Andrew Lissimore, founder of Lantern, is pioneering AI-driven search optimization for e-commerce with a $3.1 million seed fund led by Salesforce Ventures. Lantern helps brands appear favorably in AI-p…
The U.S. government lifted export controls on Anthropic's Fable 5 AI model after extended talks, reversing a suspension that had sparked debate over AI regulation. Industry voices, including Stanford …
CMOs from American Eagle, Coach, and other major brands are racing to adapt their marketing strategies for AI-powered search engines like ChatGPT and Gemini, as half of US consumers now use AI for bra…
Forbes Councils Member Salman Shahid reports that while AI tools have lowered barriers to entry in marketing, they also increase the risk of misalignment, urging enterprises to move from pilots to ful…
Apollo Global Management's chief economist Torsten Sløk warns that AI investments may take years to deliver returns outside the tech sector, potentially triggering a market repricing as investors adju…
Ancestry has overhauled its genealogy services using AI to digitize over 71 billion records, accelerating content growth from 800 million records in 2021 to 18.6 billion in 2023. The company uses faci…
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg argues that AI could create more jobs rather than eliminate them, if the focus is on enhancing individual productivity through 'personal super intelligence.' He critiques riva…
Meituan Inc. released its LongCat-2.0 AI model, a 1.6-trillion-parameter open-source system trained entirely on domestic Chinese chips, marking a milestone in China's tech self-reliance. The move unde…
Google's AI expansion drove record increases in electricity (37%), water usage (34%), and greenhouse gas emissions (18%) last year, straining its clean energy pledges. The tech giant's sustainability …
Dreen Yang argues that leaders must first unbundle work into discrete tasks to identify where AI can add the most value, rather than focusing solely on technology. This approach is critical for genera…
Paulo Carvão argues that an AI workforce transition requires more than retraining, citing the P-TECH model as an example of how education, employers, and credentials can connect workers to jobs reshap…
SpaceX is offering Memphis residents a 50% discount on Starlink internet service amid backlash over its Colossus AI data center's energy use and emissions. The promotion, which includes waived hardwar…
At Cannes Lions 2026, marketers emphasized that AI integration requires human taste and thoughtful design, not just flashy tools. Executives from Autodesk, Kimberly-Clark, and SharkNinja argued that a…
CoreWeave and Nvidia announced a joint venture to validate a rack-scale computing architecture in June, aiming to enhance AI efficiency and scalability. This collaboration could set a new standard for…
Stathera Inc. secured $55 million in Series A funding led by Maverick Silicon and MediaTek to develop vacuum-sealed silicon oscillators for AI chips. The technology aims to improve timing precision an…
A major tech company's AI assistant launch is stalled by EU data protection laws, with the outcome potentially setting a precedent for global AI governance. The standoff highlights tensions between in…
Etched Inc. launched with $800 million in funding and a $5 billion valuation, backed by VentureTech Alliance, to compete in the AI inference chip market against NVIDIA and Intel. The company aims to c…
Microsoft plans significant job cuts affecting thousands of employees as it shifts focus to increase investments in artificial intelligence. The layoffs, impacting sales, consulting, and Xbox division…
Schneider Electric is acquiring industrial AI company Cognite for $3.1 billion in an all-cash deal, signaling a major strategic bet on AI-driven industrial transformation. The acquisition positions Sc…
AI is driving a seismic economic shift from physical goods to digital value, transforming work, education, and identity. The automation of routine tasks redefines professional roles, while education m…