news LinkedIn gets real about work with “The network that works for you” Humor, awkward moments and a unified brand push for career and business growth
martech Perplexity pulls the plug on ads as AI trust concerns take center stage AI search startup backs away from sponsored answers as executives warn ads could erode user confidence.
news Best Buy, Expedia and Enterprise test OpenAI’s early ad model OpenAI begins monetizing ChatGPT with a tightly controlled pilot, limiting ad frequency while major enterprise brands test the waters
martech As trust in AI ads slips, brands recalibrate their strategy As AI backlash builds, brands rethink campaign positioning and transparency
Technology Grammarly review: can this AI writing assistant really improve your writing? The AI-powered writing tool for marketers and content teams
news Meta’s internal study suggests parental controls don’t curb teen social media overuse Project MYST, an internal Meta study, suggests parental oversight fails to curb teen social media addiction
martech Anthropic upgrades Claude Sonnet to 4.6 with 1M context window and better coding skills What marketers should know about Sonnet 4.6’s benchmarks, safety, and business use cases
Lists Inside the AI mega-rounds this 2026 marketing and tech From infrastructure to synthetic media, the current cohort highlights where investors see defensible value—and where marketers might want to pay attention next.
news Snapchat introduces creator subscriptions to deepen fan engagement and boost revenue With paid subscriptions rolling out, Snap joins the race to help creators monetize loyalty.
news Airbnb bets on AI-native design to transform travel discovery and support Airbnb CEO reveals plans for AI-native experiences across travel discovery
news Claude’s no-ads message goes viral after Super Bowl jab at ChatGPT What marketers can learn from Anthropic’s attention-grabbing AI campaign
martech Pinterest says it gets more searches than ChatGPT Pinterest's CEO attempts to reframe the platform’s value as search-driven, even as ad revenue slips
news Spotify’s devs haven’t touched code in weeks, thanks to AI Spotify says its top developers haven’t written a single line of code since December 2025. That’s not burnout or budget cuts—it’s AI.
martech Threads’ new AI tool lets users reshape their feed with a simple post 'Dear Algo' gives marketers and users a temporary edge in real-time content curation
martech UpScrolled’s hate speech problem reveals moderation breakdown after viral growth Hate content spreads as UpScrolled struggles to keep up with user growth
news Amazon may build a content marketplace for AI training Amazon is reportedly exploring a new content licensing marketplace that would let publishers sell their material to AI developers.
Lists YouTubers are done relying on ad revenue, here’s what they’re doing instead YouTube’s creator economy may be booming, but the most successful names on the platform aren’t counting on ads anymore.
Reports AI isn’t killing jobs, it’s overloading them Burnout is rising among early AI adopters, and marketers should take note
martech OpenAI starts testing ads in ChatGPT, sparking industry backlash ChatGPT begins ad tests, sparking user backlash and competitor mockery.
martech Apple eyes ChatGPT integration in CarPlay voice assistant revamp CarPlay’s next move hints at a major shift in voice assistant control — marketers should watch closely
martech EU targets TikTok’s infinite scroll, autoplay, and push alerts under Digital Services Act The EU says TikTok’s core features promote compulsive use. Marketers should brace for UX changes and tighter regulation.
martech AI marketing tools for content creation: reviews and comparisons Discover the best AI marketing tools of 2026 for content creation with our in-depth reviews and comparisons.
news TikTok teams up with Moving Walls to take social content offline TikTok’s Out of Phone initiative goes global, giving marketers new ways to merge online engagement with real-world visibility
news Perplexity brings its AI browser Comet to Android Comet’s mobile debut makes Perplexity a serious contender in the AI search race. Here’s what it means for marketers
martech OpenAI retires GPT-4o amid backlash over AI emotional dependency Lawsuits and loyalists collide as OpenAI sunsets its most emotionally validating chatbot.
