News Meta buys profitable AI startup Manus for US$2B Manus went from stealth launch to US$100M ARR in months. Here’s why Meta paid billions
Reports Why social media follower counts no longer matter in 2026 As algorithmic feeds take over, creators are building trust through new playbooks, from Discord clipping squads to fan-funded niches
News OpenAI and Anthropic dominate as US AI startup funding hits US$150B Despite the record haul, most of 2025’s AI funding went to a few big names. Marketers and tech teams should take note
News Italy stops Meta from banning rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp Italy says Meta can’t block rival chatbots on WhatsApp while under investigation
News OpenAI drops “Your Year with ChatGPT” OpenAI just launched a year-in-review feature for ChatGPT. Here’s why it matters for AI adoption and brand engagement.
News Attorneys general warn OpenAI, Google, and others A growing state-level crackdown could shape the future of GenAI development and governance
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News Amazon may invest US$10B in OpenAI Amazon is reportedly in talks to invest US$10B in OpenAI as both companies deepen ties through chip and cloud deals
News Adobe hit with AI lawsuit over pirated book claims A new class-action suit accuses Adobe of using pirated books in AI training. Here's what this means for content creators and marketers.
News OpenAI eyes US$100B raise at US$830B valuation OpenAI is reportedly in talks to raise US$100B to fund its AI ambitions. Here’s what that means for marketers and the broader AI ecosystem.
News Meta bets big on ‘Mango’ and ‘Avocado’ AI models Meta plans to launch next-gen image, video, and text AI models by 2026. Marketers should take note
News OpenAI just added rules for how ChatGPT talks to teens With teen safety under the spotlight, OpenAI’s new guidelines may set the tone for future AI marketing standards
News Paramount sharpens its WBD takeover offer with all-cash bid and Ellison’s backing Paramount revises its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery to address shareholder concerns and outmatch Netflix
Martech Google’s search dominance is cracking: what marketers should watch As Google’s search market share dips, here’s what marketers need to know about the shifting landscape
News OpenAI admits prompt injection may never be solved OpenAI admits prompt injection attacks may never be fully solved. This article explores what’s next for Atlas and AI security.
News India just rewrote the rules for WhatsApp India’s new SIM-binding rules could disrupt how WhatsApp works for its most loyal users, merchants
News Zoom rolls out AI Companion to the web, expands free access Zoom's latest AI update targets knowledge workers with document creation, task automation, and insights across tools
News Netflix doubles down on Warner Bros. Discovery deal despite public pushback Netflix’s US$82.7B acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery triggers industry scrutiny, labor opposition, and a rejected Paramount counterbid
News Adobe brings precision editing to AI video with Firefly’s biggest update yet Firefly’s latest tools let marketers fine-tune AI-generated videos with prompts, upscaling, and advanced model integration
News Instagram brings Reels to TV Instagram’s Reels are now TV-ready. Here’s how this shift impacts creator campaigns and media planning
Martech iHeartMedia partners with Netflix for exclusive shows Netflix is expanding into video-first podcasting. Here's how the shift could reshape content strategy and audience habits
News Google pilots CC, an AI assistant that emails your daily brief Google is piloting an AI assistant that sends smart daily summaries to your inbox. Will it save time or just add more noise?
Reports Adobe Express study shows business cards beat LinkedIn for trust A new Adobe Express survey finds that tactile design still drives connection and action in a digital world
News OpenAI launches GPT Image 1.5 in response to Google pressure The AI race is heating up again, and OpenAI’s latest image update is built for speed, precision, and creative control
News Google expands AI try-on feature to work with just a selfie Google’s updated AI try-on now works with selfies. Here’s what it means for fashion marketers and ecomm brands
