As Google pushes deeper into AI, publishers see fresh challenges

As Google pushes deeper into AI, publishers see fresh challenges

NEW YORK, Oct 19 (Reuters) – You may never have to read another news story in your life, if you have artificial intelligence that can digest all the web’s information and serve up a summary on demand. That’s the stuff of nightmares for media barons as Google (GOOGL.O) and others experiment with what’s called generative … Read more

European Commission to step up scrutiny of influencers’ business practices

European Commission to step up scrutiny of influencers’ business practices

European flags fly outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium September 20, 2023. REUTERS/Yves Herman//File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights BRUSSELS, Oct 17 (Reuters) – The European Commission said on Tuesday it would step up its scrutiny of the business practices of social media influencers, a market estimated to be worth some 20 billion euros … Read more

Exclusive: Klaviyo leans towards raising IPO price range amid market euphoria

Exclusive: Klaviyo leans towards raising IPO price range amid market euphoria

NEW YORK, Sept 15 (Reuters) – Marketing automation firm Klaviyo Inc is in advanced discussions to raise the indicative price range of its initial public offering (IPO), people familiar with the matter said on Friday, as strong investor demand emboldens stock market hopefuls. Klaviyo, which is seeking an $8 billion fully diluted valuation at the … Read more

Exclusive: Stroeer considers options for 2024 sale of data business Statista -sources

Exclusive: Stroeer considers options for 2024 sale of data business Statista -sources

FRANKFURT/LONDON, Sept 7 (Reuters) – German advertising group Stroeer is considering possible options for the sale of Statista in 2024, in a process which could value the data gathering business at up to 1.5 billion euros ($1.6 billion), four sources familiar with the matter said. Private equity firms are looking at Statista ahead of a … Read more

China lets Baidu, others launch ChatGPT-like bots to public, tech shares jump

China lets Baidu, others launch ChatGPT-like bots to public, tech shares jump

Baidu sign is seen at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, China July 6, 2023. REUTERS/Aly Song Acquire Licensing Rights Baidu, SenseTime, Baichuan open AI products to the public Chinese media say 11 firms have received government approval Approvals anticipated after Beijing passed generative AI rules Shares in Baidu, SenseTime jump Aug 31 … Read more

From Mad Men to machines? Big advertisers shift to AI

From Mad Men to machines? Big advertisers shift to AI

LONDON, Aug 18 (Reuters) – Some of the world’s biggest advertisers, from food giant Nestle (NESN.S) to consumer goods multinational Unilever (ULVR.L), are experimenting with using generative AI software like ChatGPT and DALL-E to cut costs and increase productivity, executives say. But many companies remain wary of security and copyright risks as well as the … Read more

ChatGPT fever spreads to US workplace, sounding alarm for some

ChatGPT fever spreads to US workplace, sounding alarm for some

LONDON/WASHINGTON, Aug 11 (Reuters) – Many workers across the U.S. are turning to ChatGPT to help with basic tasks, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found, despite fears that have led employers such as Microsoft and Google to curb its use. Companies worldwide are considering how to best make use of ChatGPT, a chatbot programme that uses generative … Read more

Meta prepares AI-powered chatbots in attempt to retain users – FT

Meta prepares AI-powered chatbots in attempt to retain users – FT

Aug 1 (Reuters) – Meta Platforms (META.O) is preparing to launch a range of artificial intelligence (AI) powered chatbots that exhibit different personalities as soon as September, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. Meta has been designing prototypes for chatbots that can have humanlike discussions with its users, as the company attempts to boost its … Read more