Hi, Welcome Welcome back Last year 3000 new martech “tools” were released. More than 75% were genAI-based and many of those re-branded ChatGPT content generators. Constantine von Hoffman on May 9, 2024 This week saw the annual release of The Martech Landscape which has 14,106 “tools,” an increase of about 3,000 from last … Continue reading AI-powered martech releases and news: May 9
May 23, 2024 Biden overtime pay rule goes too far, business groups say in lawsuit The business groups claim the mandatory overtime pay rule would force businesses to cut jobs and limit workers’ hours. BY Reuters A coalition of U.S. business groups has filed a lawsuit seeking to block a Biden administration rule that would extend … Continue reading Biden overtime pay rule goes too far, business groups say in lawsuit
May 09, 2024 The next Swiss Army Knife will be knife-less Swiss Army… gadget? A bladeless tool is in the works following concerns about knife bans. BY Hunter Schwarz The Swiss Army Knife will be getting rid of its knife for some of its future multitools. Victorinox, the Swiss Army Knife’s creator, said in a statement … Continue reading The next Swiss Army Knife will be knife-less
What Reddit Trending Search Terms Tell Advertisers by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, May 9, 2024 The number of daily active users on the Reddit platform has skyrocketed to 82.7 million in the quarter since the company went through its initial public offering (IPO) in March — up 37% compared with the same period last … Continue reading What Reddit Trending Search Terms Tell Advertisers
Apple apologizes for its tone-deaf ad that crushed human creativity to make an iPad “We missed the mark with this video, and we’re sorry,” the company told AdAge. will shanklin Contributing Reporter Updated Fri, May 10, 2024 Apple Apple has reportedly apologized for its tone-deaf “Crush!” ad that sparked a furious backlash with artists, musicians … Continue reading Apple apologizes for its tone-deaf ad that crushed human creativity to make an iPad
May 23, 2024 Chemicals giant DuPont is splitting into 3 companies: Here’s why and what that means The multinational is adding to a growing legion of iconic companies that have split up their different businesses, such as GE and Kellogg. BY Ellie Stevens Multinational chemicals company DuPont de Nemours announced Wednesday that it will split into … Continue reading Chemicals giant DuPont is splitting into 3 companies: Here’s why and what that means
There are good, defined use cases for generative AI, as well as over-ambitious use cases that can bring us to the brink of the trough of disillusionment. Kim Davis on May 9, 2024 Ivan Ostojic is Chief Business Officer at Infobip, the omnichannel marketing platform focused on communications, conversations, chat and messaging. When we spoke, he … Continue reading Ivan Ostojic: Looking forward with AI
May 09, 2024 Unemployment claims are at their highest in 8 months, but the Fed has yet to cut interest rates The Labor Department’s report confirms a cooling job market. BY Reuters The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose last week to the highest level in more than eight months, further evidence … Continue reading Unemployment claims are at their highest in 8 months, but the Fed has yet to cut interest rates
May 09, 2024 How DHS is hustling to leverage—and contain—generative AI Discovering subtle patterns in signal data through AI can mean the difference between preventing and suffering an attack. BY Mark Sullivan Welcome to AI Decoded, Fast Company’s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. You can sign up to receive … Continue reading How DHS is hustling to leverage—and contain—generative AI
Meta and Google want to make AI deals with Hollywood studios The companies have reportedly offered “tens of millions of dollars.” karissa bell Fri, May 24, 2024 SOPA Images via Getty Images Meta and Google are offering Hollywood studios millions of dollars with the hope of striking licensing deals that could improve their models … Continue reading Meta and Google want to make AI deals with Hollywood studios
