Episodes

  • "Tech Revolution: Apple, Salesforce, Deloitte Digital Collaborations & AI in Spirituality and Urban Planning"

    "Tech Revolution: Apple, Salesforce, Deloitte Digital Collaborations & AI in Spirituality and Urban Planning"
    Nov 22 2024
    Embark on a journey through the breathtaking world of artificial intelligence and marketing, with our newest podcast "AI in Marketing." The episode starts by discussing how Apple, Salesforce, and Deloitte Digital are redefining business approaches by integrating AI and other advanced tech tools, hoping to bring efficiency and sustainability to field service operations. We discuss an intriguing experiment in Switzerland where an AI-enabled Jesus avatar converses with visitors at a chapel. It also covers MIT's revolutionary system, "Tree-D Fusion," - an AI-driven model that generates 3D models of trees, helping city planners to proactively manage urban forests. The episode also includes the impact of digital media on teenagers and how parents can guide their children to safely navigate AI-dominated platforms like YouTube and TikTok. Additionally, it dives into Apple's efforts of developing a new and improved Siri by incorporating third-party AI, to compete with industry giants like Google. The session ends with a glimpse of RobotLAB's initiative to integrate robotics into Las Vegas's service industry while ensuring job security through its partnerships with local unions. Tune in for your weekly dose of AI trends, discussions, and news in marketing.
    • https://www.getvoicestream.com/
    • https://www.nytromarketing.com/
    • https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/nov/21/deus-in-machina-swiss-church-installs-ai-powered-jesus
    • https://www.deloittedigital.com/us/en/insights/perspective/salesforce-apple-field-service-technology.html
    • https://news.mit.edu/2024/advancing-urban-tree-monitoring-ai-powered-digital-twins-1121
    • https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/21/well/mind/teens-ai-influencer-videos.html
    • https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/21/apple-is-reportedly-building-a-more-conversational-siri-powered-by-llms/
    • https://mashable.com/article/las-vegas-robots-union
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    5 mins
  • "Tech Titans under Scrutiny: Musk, Meta, TikTok, X, and Bluesky's Rise - plus AI Transforms from Housing to Filmmaking to Salesforce"

    "Tech Titans under Scrutiny: Musk, Meta, TikTok, X, and Bluesky's Rise - plus AI Transforms from Housing to Filmmaking to Salesforce"
    Nov 21 2024
    Our AI in Marketing podcast explores the cutting-edge intersection of Artificial Intelligence and marketing strategies, witness the digital realm evolve in real-time. Today's episode covers various topics: The investigation into Elon Musk's platform, X, and its alleged role in spreading disinformation during the UK riots opens the show, followed by our analysis of the rising social media platform, Bluesky. We then touch on the $2.3 million discrimination lawsuit involving SafeRent, an AI tool for landlords. We dive into Kantar's latest sports reputation tracking, revealing Simone Biles as the most popular athlete. We also discuss the soaring spending on generative AI in 2024 and how AI is becoming a core strategic element in businesses. Hollywood star Ben Affleck weighs in on AI's potential impact on filmmaking, followed by Salesforce's launch of their new AI tool, the Agentforce testing center. Stay tuned for a comprehensive insight into these compelling stories.
    • https://www.getvoicestream.com/
    • https://www.nytromarketing.com/
    • https://www.theguardian.com/media/2024/nov/20/mps-summon-elon-musk-x-role-uk-summer-riots
    • https://mashable.com/article/bluesky-engagement-vs-twitter
    • https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/20/24297692/ai-landlord-tool-saferent-low-income-tenants-discrimination-settlement
    • https://www.marketingbrew.com/stories/2024/11/06/clark-curry-kelce-biles-basketball-football-players-reputations
    • https://www.pymnts.com/artificial-intelligence-2/2024/microsoft-ramps-up-automation-in-the-workplace-with-copilot-actions/
    • https://www.moviemaker.com/ben-affleck-ai-explains/
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    5 mins
  • "Coterie's Diaper Challenge, Instagram's Algorithm Reset, and AI's Environmental Impact - A Tech Update"

    "Coterie's Diaper Challenge, Instagram's Algorithm Reset, and AI's Environmental Impact - A Tech Update"
    Nov 20 2024
    In the latest episode of "AI in Marketing," listen in to get insightful updates on how companies and hackers are leveraging AI and data. Explore Coterie's strategic initiatives to gain market share in the declining diaper industry through influencer partnerships and optimized customer targeting. Learn about Niantic's fascinating usage of Pokémon Go data to train an AI model for enhancing augmented reality technology. Uncover the unique method scammers are employing, using the postal system to distribute malicious QR codes. Delve into the internal conflict at OpenAI over potential AGI misuse by Elon Musk. Marvel at Instagram's latest feature allowing users to reset their recommendation algorithm for more precise content personalization. Lastly, find out about the significant role of AI in achieving sustainability, as discussed at COP29.
    • https://www.getvoicestream.com/
    • https://www.nytromarketing.com/
    • https://www.marketingbrew.com/stories/2024/11/19/coterie-retail-touchpoints-tiktok-nara-smith-strategy
    • https://www.404media.co/pokemon-go-players-have-unwittingly-trained-ai-to-navigate-the-world/
    • https://mashable.com/article/qr-code-scams-hackers-physical-snail-mail
    • https://futurism.com/the-byte/openai-emails-elon-musk-agi
    • https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/19/instagram-will-soon-let-you-reset-your-recommendation-algorithm/
    • https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/cop29-energy-efficiency-panel/
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    5 mins
  • "Democracy vs AI: Lessig's Call for Reform, Musk's Grok Controversy, Niche Marketing on Substack, Lookism Debated & Bluesky's AI Policy Promise"

    "Democracy vs AI: Lessig's Call for Reform, Musk's Grok Controversy, Niche Marketing on Substack, Lookism Debated & Bluesky's AI Policy Promise"
    Nov 19 2024
    "AI in Marketing" is your insightful weekly round-up of the most relevant news in the AI realm. In this episode, we take a deep dive into how the rise of AI is impacting democracy, with Harvard Law Professor Lawrence Lessig suggesting urgent democratic reforms to protect against AI manipulation. We then switch gears, examining Elon Musk's call for medical images to feed AI platform, Grok, amidst concerns of privacy invasion and diagnostic inaccuracies. Our discussion moves onto the platform Substack, where 'micro-influencers' are proving successful in promoting brands to niche audiences via authentic affiliate marketing. Important workplace issues around lookism and gender discrimination are also addressed, followed by a review of Bluesky's reassuring stand against using user content to train AI. We conclude by spotlighting French AI startup, Mistral's strategic expansion, featuring upgraded chatbot capabilities and enhanced AI models. Tune in to understand the intricate interplay of AI with our societal systems.
    • https://www.getvoicestream.com/
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjuYFNR1aWo
    • https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/well/x-grok-health-privacy.html
    • https://www.marketingbrew.com/stories/2024/11/15/brands-brand-founders-substack-strategy
    • https://www.fastcompany.com/91229638/lookism-is-alive-and-well-and-getting-worse-heres-why-your-appearance-is-judged-more-than-performance
    • https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/bluesky-has-no-intention-train-generative-ai-on-user-content/
    • https://technews180.com/artificial-intelligence/mistral-unveils-new-ai-models-and-chat-features-to-compete-in-the-ai-race/
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    5 mins
  • "AI Revolution: ChatGPT's Diagnostics Triumph, Consciousness Debate, Coca-Cola's AI Christmas Ads, & Decart's Playable Game - Plus X's Politics Influence"

    "AI Revolution: ChatGPT's Diagnostics Triumph, Consciousness Debate, Coca-Cola's AI Christmas Ads, & Decart's Playable Game - Plus X's Politics Influence"
    Nov 18 2024
    "AI in Marketing" brings you the latest news and developments in artificial intelligence this November 18, 2024. Our today's stories cover vital sectors: healthcare, philosophy, advertising, gaming, and social media. We kick off with a study revealing that AI chatbot ChatGPT has surpassed doctors in diagnosing illnesses. Then, we discuss philosopher Jonathan Birch's warning about the potential consciousness of AI causing societal disruptions. Moving on to advertising, Coca-Cola rolled out a holiday ad generated entirely by AI, aiming to modernize their iconic campaign. In gaming, Israeli AI company Decart has introduced Oasis, the first playable AI open-world game. Lastly, a study suggests that a specific social media platform might favor conservative accounts, including Elon Musk's, after his endorsement of Donald Trump. Join us as we dive into these intriguing stories from the evolving world of AI.
    • https://www.getvoicestream.com/
    • https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/17/health/chatgpt-ai-doctors-diagnosis.html
    • https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/nov/17/ai-could-cause-social-ruptures-between-people-who-disagree-on-its-sentience
    • https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/coca-colas-iconic-holidays-are-coming-ad-is-now-a-soulless-and-creepy-dystopian-nightmare-made-by-ai
    • https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/31/decarts-ai-simulates-a-real-time-playable-version-of-minecraft/
    • https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/17/24298669/musk-trump-endorsement-x-boosting-republican-posts-july-algorithm-change
    • https://www.livescience.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/large-language-models-not-fit-for-real-world-use-scientists-warn-even-slight-changes-cause-their-world-models-to-collapse
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    5 mins
  • "AI Safeguards to Scam-busting Grannies: A Dive into Tech News - featuring Netflix, OpenAI, and O2"

    "AI Safeguards to Scam-busting Grannies: A Dive into Tech News - featuring Netflix, OpenAI, and O2"
    Nov 15 2024
    Welcome to the AI in Marketing podcast, where we discuss all things Artificial Intelligence in the marketing world. Our November 15, 2024 episode brings you fascinating stories from the intersection of marketing and AI. We start by discussing the new AI guidelines released by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for companies in the infrastructure sector. These guidelines touch on transparency, strong privacy practices, and the call for regulation on AI use. We then delve into the impact technology and social media have in marketing book adaptations, as shown by the spike in sales for Hachette Book Group after the premiere of Netflix's adaptation of Elin Hilderbrand's novel, "_The Perfect Couple_". We explore the critical role BookTok influencers play in marketing books and the challenges in predicting which content will go viral. Keeping in line with digital developments, we touch on the proposed data privacy laws and acts making their way through the US Congress that could change how personal data is handled, and the implications this may have for advertisers. Innovation in the AI sector is another topic of interest in this episode. We discuss OpenAI's proposal to establish special economic districts to enhance AI development across the US and discuss the potential benefits and possibilities these zones bring to the tech industry. We wrap up the episode with an interesting story on the introduction of Daisy, an AI-powered fictional granny by O2 that's designed to engage phone scammers, thereby acting as a deterrent and an educational tool. Join us as we examine these exciting developments
    • https://www.getvoicestream.com/
    • https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/14/business/media/alex-jones-infowars-the-onion.html
    • https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/14/business/dealbook/homeland-security-ai.html
    • https://www.marketingbrew.com/stories/2024/11/12/booktok-changed-book-marketing-forever-just-ask-the-ceo-of-hachette-book-group
    • https://illumin.com/insights/blog/data-privacy-laws-are-tightening/
    • https://www.pymnts.com/news/delivery/2024/starbucks-app-now-includes-doordash-powered-delivery/
    • https://www.creativeboom.com/news/daisy-the-ai-granny-scambaiter-beats-phone-scammers-at-their-own-game/
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    5 mins
  • "Guardian Exits X, Microsoft Expands AI, Pentagon's Bullfrog, Amazon's Shoppable Ads, Bluesky Surpasses Meta, Lacoste Fights Fakes"

    "Guardian Exits X, Microsoft Expands AI, Pentagon's Bullfrog, Amazon's Shoppable Ads, Bluesky Surpasses Meta, Lacoste Fights Fakes"
    Nov 14 2024
    "AI in Marketing" delivers insightful and in-depth coverage of major news stories concerning AI. In this episode, we discuss The Guardian's decision to withdraw from Elon Musk's social media platform, X, due to disturbing content. We also examine Microsoft's new AI models, developed in partnership with industrial giants like Siemens and Bayer, aimed at revolutionizing manufacturing, agriculture, and financial services. Further in the show, we explore the Pentagon's adoption of Bullfrog, an AI-automated robotic gun, and Amazon's introduction of interactive shoppable ads on Prime Video. The episode also reviews the rapid rise of Bluesky, a decentralized social media alternative overtaking Apple's app store downloads, and Lacoste's use of Vrai AI, an innovative solution for detecting counterfeit products. Be sure to tune in for a comprehensive overview of the latest movements in AI and marketing.
    • https://www.getvoicestream.com/
    • https://www.theguardian.com/media/2024/nov/13/the-guardian-no-longer-post-on-x-twitter-elon-musk
    • https://venturebeat.com/ai/microsoft-brings-ai-to-the-farm-and-factory-floor-partnering-with-industry-giants/
    • https://www.wired.com/story/us-military-robot-drone-guns
    • https://www.marketingbrew.com/stories/2024/11/13/by-embracing-shoppable-ad-formats-streamers-are-starting-to-look-more-like-qvc
    • https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-get-started-on-bluesky/
    • https://www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/lacoste-first-to-use-new-ai-powered-anti-counterfeiting-solution
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    5 mins
  • "Musk's Twitter Turmoil, AI Transformations, and Digital Strategizing: Today's Tech Landscape"

    "Musk's Twitter Turmoil, AI Transformations, and Digital Strategizing: Today's Tech Landscape"
    Nov 13 2024
    In this episode of AI in Marketing, we delve into the world of tech, AI and branding trends of 2024. We’d begin with Elon Musk's controversial acquisition of Twitter and the ensuing audience outrage as we explore the challenges of social media investments. We then look at breakthrough AI technologies revolutionizing food safety and restaurant analytics including Paytronix's AI assistant and Penn State's electronic tongue. We'll also highlight Forrester's projections for digital marketing strategies and discuss the increasing emphasis on SEO in 2025, providing insights for marketers. Additionally, we discuss how tech and culture intersect with the Vatican and Microsoft's AI-driven digital twin project of St. Peter's Basilica. Furthermore, we analyze the new partnership between search engines Ecosia and Qwant, aimed at challenging Google's dominance and boosting Europe's technology sovereignty. Finally, we close with Jake Paul's controversial personal-care brand, W, as they leverage online negativity for branding. Tune in for all this and more!
    • https://www.getvoicestream.com/
    • https://gizmodo.com/the-joys-and-perils-of-leaving-elon-musks-x-for-bluesky-2000523635
    • https://www.pymnts.com/news/artificial-intelligence/2024/ai-takes-over-taste-testing-and-restaurant-analytics/
    • https://www.marketingbrew.com/stories/2024/11/08/forrester-predicts-less-brand-safety-more-seo-spend-in-2025
    • https://religionnews.com/2024/11/11/vatican-and-microsoft-partner-to-showcase-st-peters-basilica-through-ai-technology/
    • https://www.gurufocus.com/news/2597670/redburn-atlantic-initiates-coverage-of-nvidia-with-buy-rating-citing-strong-ai-demand
    • https://www.marketingbrew.com/stories/2024/11/12/w-social-media-jake-paul-personal-care-brand-embracing-the-haters
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    4 mins