The race to attract small advertisers with AI is on: Taboola is the latest ad tech firm to target small businesses in an effort to grow the ad spend pool.

Apple remains the top brand around: But the tech giant saw its first decline in 20 years as competitors embrace AI more seamlessly.

On today’s podcast episode, we discuss what GenAI platforms people will be using next year, the main ways people are using the technology, and what to make of AI researchers who were just awarded the Nobel prizes in physics and chemistry. Join host Marcus Johnson, along with analysts Jacob Bourne and Grace Harmon, for the conversation.

Amazon’s AI ad tool adds audio to its repertoire: Amazon merchants can plug their product pages into the tool to create 30 second audio spots.

The startup’s updated safety policy focuses on managing risks as its AI models grow stronger, catering to clients needing transparency and security in AI solutions.

CMOs and brand strategists are using generative AI-powered tools to enhance their advertising and media strategies. Marketing teams can harness this technology in six key ways to drive results.

“The promise of a way better consumer experience is here. The promise of real personalization is here,” said Kya Sainsbury-Carter, corporate vice president of Microsoft Advertising.

In today’s podcast episode, we dive into how Apple Intelligence will move the AI usage needle and discuss which companies are poised to shape the future of artificial intelligence. "In Other News", we cover Bank of America’s recent outage and the risks associated with digital banking. Join host Marcus Johnson and analysts Jacob Bourne and Gadjo Sevilla for the conversation.

Contextual targeting gives Reddit an edge: The platform is expanding a feature that let advertisers buy space in highly specific comment sections.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss the different futures AI could usher in, what Amazon’s store strategy should be, if searching with video will catch on, the impact of instant AI video generators, how many Americans drive an electric car, and more. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson, vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian and analysts Blake Droesch and Carina Perkins.

OpenAI has released o1-preview, its first AI model with reasoning abilities, giving marketers a glimpse of what the next evolution of AI tools could offer.

Its latest tools promise faster, more efficient support while keeping human agents available for higher-level problem-solving.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss how much Google’s ‘AI Overviews’ can drive ad revenue for the company, which platform is most likely to chip away at its search lead, and what will be the most likely outcome from its antitrust trials. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson, director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman and analyst Daniel Konstantinovic.

Over a quarter (26%) of US adults currently or plan to use AI-powered voice assistants on their smartphones, the most popular AI feature among adults, according to a September 2024 survey from YouGov. However, even more (45%) don’t use or plan to use any AI-powered smartphone features at all.

Dissatisfied with high prices and lackluster AI features, companies are looking to alternatives like Google’s NotebookLM for better value

The failed breach signals growing cybersecurity threats for US AI firms as geopolitical competition over AI technology heightens.

While the tool boosts security camera convenience, Amazon must overcome past privacy violations to win customer confidence.

We explore how leading financial services companies are using it to improve efficiency and the customer experience.

In today's episode of The Banking & Payments Show podcast, we will be discussing the potential risks that AI poses to financial institutions. In the 'Headlines' segment, we will examine an article from BBC.com titled "Could AI Trading Bots Transform the World of Investing," which discusses risk-related issues such as AI bots making financial decisions autonomously. In the 'Rankings' segment, we will rank the 5 AI risk categories that financial institutions must address in terms of importance. Join the conversation as host Rob Rubin chats with analysts Jacob Bourne and Grace Broadbent.

Google’s AI Overviews debut advertising space: Pressure to monetize costly AI tech is driving Google to launch ad space in AI Overviews as it works to improve the product.