AI Mode promises cleaner search summaries, but cutting out website links might backfire with users and crater referral traffic for publishers.

Google, OpenAI, and Opera are embedding AI agents into devices and browsers. These tools can browse, compare, and purchase products with minimal user input.

It promises emotional intelligence and creative capabilities, with a hefty price tag and limited availability. Integrating its best features into GPT-5 could conserve GPUs.

Meta plans dedicated chatbot app: The move aims to compete with AI leaders ChatGPT and Gemini, but its success remains uncertain.

The improved Alexa finally debuts with better conversation skills and smart home features. Can Amazon convince users to pay when smartphones offer similar features for free?

Anthropic’s latest model introduces adjustable reasoning, letting businesses fine-tune AI responses based on speed, cost, and complexity

The AI search startup is launching a browser to pull users away from Google—turning its search engine into a full-fledged, AI-powered browsing experience.

Rapid growth and enterprise deals position OpenAI as an AI giant, but as expectations rise, the real test will be proving long-term financial viability.

At $30 per minute, Veo 2 targets high-end business users, testing demand for costly AI-generated content.

Satya Nadella admits Microsoft underestimated Google’s dominance in search, a mistake that could prove costly as AI-driven search products gain market share.

A budget-friendly premium tier could pull podcast fans away from Spotify, offering ad-free listening where they already watch—on YouTube, and increasingly, on their TVs.

Consumers will pay for accurate AI responses, pressuring companies to provide better answers while navigating an uncertain legal landscape.

Its reporters are adopting AI tools to improve efficiency. Despite clear editorial guidelines, the move could fuel media mistrust and alienate readers.

Firefly AI debuts with IP-safe video generation, aiming to outshine OpenAI’s Sora. Its Premiere Pro integration could make it a go-to for professionals.

AI-powered summaries from OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, and Perplexity misrepresent facts, yet audiences buy in—fueling misinformation and risking brand reputation

It plans to unify its models under one offering, with GPT-5 integrating multiple AI capabilities. The move will simplify access but reduce user control.

Their ROOST initiative could pressure platforms to adopt stronger protections, reshaping digital safety and providing brand-safe environments for advertisers.

Reddit posts 71% revenue growth but misses DAUq targets: Despite strong ad revenue and international expansion, Reddit’s user growth fell short of expectations, sending shares down 14% after hours.

A September 2024 CivicScience/EMARKETER survey reveals consumer hesitancy toward AI tools. But data also pinpoints areas of receptivity, offering brands a blueprint for strategic implementation.