On today's podcast episode, we discuss the implementation challenges of GenAI, how smaller retailers should be playing with it, and when you should not use GenAI. Listen to the conversation with our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analysts Blake Droesch and Carina Perkins
Content creation has relied on manual processes—marketers, writers, and designers crafting messages that resonate with audiences. The introduction of generative AI has revolutionized these workflows. Three-quarters (75%) of professionals who use generative AI say the technology saves them between one to 10 hours per week, according to the recent Contentful survey.
The addition of voice and vision interaction pushes Microsoft’s AI assistant to new heights, boosting its competitive edge in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
Pinterest launches AI-powered tools: Advertisers can now create engaging visuals and reduce costs, aligning with industry-wide shifts toward generative AI solutions.
The company, now valued at $157 billion, is using deals with investors like Microsoft and Nvidia to shut out rivals and dominate the AI market.
The startup’s platform helps retailers predict and adjust to disruptions, reflecting a growing reliance on AI tools to prevent costly breakdowns.
With fraud becoming harder to detect, companies must strengthen their verification protocols and stay ahead of rapidly advancing AI-generated scams.
NVLM 1.0 challenges OpenAI and Google, offering smaller developers powerful tools without the cost and positioning Nvidia as a force in AI democratization.
After a botched update, Sonos is restoring functionality and extending warranties, underscoring the risks of rushing rollouts.
The most important objective for a CMO is balancing short- and long-term goals in an environment that’s pushing to demonstrate short-term success, Julie Bowerman, CMO at Kellanova North America, said at the Zeta Live ‘24 conference last week.
Generative AI (genAI) is making it easier than ever to create individualized banking experiences at scale. As banks and credit unions plan their personalization strategies, they need to understand the customer-facing areas where genAI can deliver the most value.
AI-related litigation is likely to be ‘when,’ not ‘if’: Insurers’ risk mitigation efforts should reflect work by industry groups and regulators aiming to get ahead of problems.
Soaring GPU and data center demand could inflate costs and delay the benefits of AI expansion.
The company’s AI assistant aims to simplify sales and marketing processes and boost efficiency.
Despite low usage, Rabbit’s founder insists shipping AI products early is essential to compete in the tech space.
Newsom said the legislation focused too much on large models, ignored risks from startups, and could harm innovation.
If ChatGPT Plus prices rise, users could turn to cheaper AI options in an increasingly crowded market.
September was style month, with Walmart hitting New York Fashion Week, Levi’s launching an app for stylist recommendations, Old Navy going vintage, and more. See who else made our September unofficial most interesting retailers List.
Docs deem AI Overviews a risky source of medical information: AI-generated summaries of users’ health searches are imperfect. They’ll need to get better given consumers' many options to obtain health info.
GenAI tools could help by providing in-store staff with quick answers to process and procedure questions and customer inquiries via an easy-to-use conversational interface.