Meta will begin using conversations with its AI chatbot to personalize ads and content recommendations on Facebook and Instagram starting December 16, 2025, affecting over 1 billion monthly users who discuss topics like hobbies and interests with the AI assistant.
Fashion giant Zalando revolutionizes content creation by using AI digital twins to generate 70% of campaign assets in just 24 hours, creating high-fidelity 3D model replicas that enable rapid trend-to-delivery production while offering models global opportunities without geographical limitations.
Uber rolls out prepaid ride passes offering 5-20% discounts on popular routes in 75 cities and expands its $2.99 monthly price-lock feature nationwide, targeting frequent commuters with savings and predictable pricing to boost customer loyalty.
AI-powered consumer products experience meteoric hypergrowth, reaching millions of users and $100M ARR within 2 years, driven by usage-based pricing, consumer expensing at work, sophisticated pricing tiers, consumer-to-enterprise bridges, and early enterprise sales investments.
The NFL unveils its 2025 Kickoff campaign 'You Better Believe It', combining live action and AI to create a larger-than-life fan celebration for all 32 teams, featuring cameos from Jalen Hurts, Normani, Druski, and Rizzler celebrating the start of the season.
Meta's profits surge from proven machine learning models as generative AI hype overshadows the continued success of conventional AI techniques powering applications across sectors, potentially signaling overlooked investment opportunities in traditional AI firms.
Google Vids launches AI-powered video creation tools that convert images to videos, generate AI avatars, and trim transcripts, enabling businesses like Mercer and Fullstory to produce engaging videos efficiently.
Apple sends out invitations for its annual September event, set for the 9th, where it will unveil the iPhone 17 lineup, including the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air, alongside updates to Apple Watch, AirPods Pro, HomePod mini, and potential software launches, promising an 'awe dropping' showcase.
Roku unveils Roku Ads Manager, a powerful tool for advertisers targeting holiday shoppers, offering advanced targeting, shoppable ads, Shopify integration, and real-time data optimization for efficient, cost-effective streaming TV campaigns from October through January.
Profound, a startup aiming to optimize brand visibility in AI search, secures $35 million in Series B funding led by Sequoia, positioning itself as a pioneer in addressing post-SEO challenges as AI chatbots reshape the search landscape, offering solutions to monitor and optimize content for AI models.