Category: News

Amazon and Anthropic expand their AI collaboration

Anthropic has announced an expanded partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), marked by a $4 billion investment from Amazon, bringing its total investment in Anthropic to $8 billion. This partnership designates AWS as Anthropic’s primary cloud and AI training partner, enabling advancements in AI research and development. Anthropic and AWS’s Annapurna Labs are collaborating on […]

Cision announces new AI collaboration with Google

Cision, a leader in PR and media communications software, has announced a collaboration with Google Cloud to enhance its AI-driven communication solutions. By integrating Google Cloud’s generative AI (gen AI) technologies, Cision aims to upgrade its suite of products, including PR Newswire, CisionOne, Brandwatch, and Streem. This partnership builds on the recent launch of PR […]

Google told to sell Chrome and end Search monopoly

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has proposed significant structural and operational changes to Google in an effort to dismantle its monopoly on Search services. These recommendations, submitted to a federal court in Washington, include the forced sale of Google’s Chrome browser, a five-year ban from re-entering the browser market, restrictions on paying third parties […]

Amazon challenges Shein and Temu with new ‘Amazon Haul’ platform

Amazon (U)S has introduced a new low-cost shopping service called “Amazon Haul” in the United States, in beta, directly targeting budget-conscious shoppers and competing with platforms like Temu and Shein. Available via the Amazon app or mobile website, Amazon Haul offers a broad range of affordable items across categories such as fashion, home, lifestyle, and […]

Bluesky and Threads increase in new users following US elections

Bluesky, the social media platform originally developed within Twitter and now an independent company, has gained over 1 million new users since the recent US election. Many users are reportedly migrating from X, formerly known as Twitter, in response to rising misinformation and offensive content, which has been associated with Elon Musk’s collaboration with US […]

Google begins rollout of November 2024 Core Algorithm Update

It’s that time of year when Google periodically releases its core updates, to improve its search algorithms. These core updates are broad and not targeted at specific sites, meaning most websites might not notice significant changes. However, it is always prudent to keep a close eye on your site, especially if you are a content […]

Reddit makes its first profit in 20 years and reaches 100 million users

Reddit recently reported its first quarterly profit since going public, resulting in a significant 35% surge in its stock price. The company, known for its user-driven communities or “subreddits,” achieved a net profit of $29.9 million, alongside a strong revenue of $348.4 million, marking a 68% year-over-year increase and surpassing analyst expectations. This financial growth […]

Does AI spell the end for Strategists?

It’s almost two years since the launch of ChatGPT and the proliferation of AI tools in marketing has accelerated since, to the point that there are genuine questions as to whether automation can outright replace human roles in the near future. This is a potentially provocative, and even uncomfortable, question for strategists like myself, but […]

OpenAI launch SearchGPT as ChatGPT’s real-time Search engine

ChatGPT has significantly improved its web search functionality, enabling users to access fast, relevant answers directly within their chat interface, complemented by links to web sources. This new Search feature merges the advantages of a conversational AI interface with the practicality of timely updates on various topics, such as news, sports scores, and financial data, […]

Google accelerates use of AI Overviews in Search

Google’s has announced that it is expanding AI Overviews in Search to reach more than a billion global users each month by launching in over 100 countries and adding support for multiple languages. This major expansion allows users around the world to search with AI-powered summaries, which help people find information more easily and connect […]