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Indonesia lifts Grok ban under strict conditions after X Corp pledges AI misuse controls

Indonesia lifts Grok ban under strict conditions after X Corp pledges AI misuse controls

Indonesia is restoring access to Grok, Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, weeks after banning the tool over its role in generating sexualized deepfakes of real people.

Are layoffs really about AI? Inside the growing backlash to ‘AI-washing’

Are layoffs really about AI? Inside the growing backlash to ‘AI-washing’

As AI reshapes industries, some companies are citing it as the reason behind thousands of job cuts. But are those layoffs truly about automation — or just a convenient cover story?

How to humanize AI content (and why most writers get it wrong)

How to humanize AI content (and why most writers get it wrong)

Learn RightBlogger's proven techniques to transform robotic AI content into engaging, human-sounding writing that connects with readers and improves SEO performance.

Cineverse acquires IndiCue to expand CTV monetization and streaming infrastructure

Cineverse acquires IndiCue to expand CTV monetization and streaming infrastructure

IndiCue joins Cineverse, bringing programmatic CTV ad tech and real-time analytics to a unified streaming infrastructure.

UpScrolled hits 2.5M users amid TikTok exodus and censorship backlash

UpScrolled hits 2.5M users amid TikTok exodus and censorship backlash

As TikTok’s U.S. shift sparks user migration, UpScrolled surges.

Eagle Eye wins multi-year Wakefern AI contract for personalized loyalty at scale

Eagle Eye wins multi-year Wakefern AI contract for personalized loyalty at scale

Wakefern selects Eagle Eye’s AIR platform for real-time, AI-driven loyalty and personalization, expanding Eagle Eye’s US retail footprint.

Aurasell adds AI-native GTM OS overlay for CRMs, raises $30M seed

Aurasell adds AI-native GTM OS overlay for CRMs, raises $30M seed

Aurasell launches an AI-native GTM OS overlay for CRMs and raises $30M to automate sales and marketing workflows for revenue teams.

Firefox will let you block all generative AI features

Firefox will let you block all generative AI features

Firefox’s new AI opt-out sets a precedent for user control — and signals shifting expectations around AI in everyday browsing

What Snowflake’s OpenAI deal signals about the enterprise AI landscape

What Snowflake’s OpenAI deal signals about the enterprise AI landscape

Snowflake’s OpenAI partnership reflects a growing shift toward multi-model AI strategies in the enterprise tech stack

TikTok usage rebounds after US ownership shift, but cracks remain

TikTok usage rebounds after US ownership shift, but cracks remain

A brief usage dip gave rivals a moment, but TikTok’s recovery reveals deeper trust issues marketers can’t ignore

Evertune adds AI retargeting via Index Exchange and The Trade Desk partnerships

Evertune adds AI retargeting via Index Exchange and The Trade Desk partnerships

Marketers can now run programmatic AI retargeting ads on key publisher sites through Evertune’s new partnerships.

Highspot and Seismic to Merge, Uniting Two Major Enablement Platforms

Seismic and Highspot announce intent to merge, aiming to unify revenue enablement

Seismic and Highspot are joining forces to deliver a unified, AI-driven enablement platform for marketers and sales teams.

Havas expands CSA network in Sweden with Ctrl Digital acquisition

Havas expands CSA network in Sweden with Ctrl Digital acquisition

Havas acquires Ctrl Digital, launching its CSA analytics arm in Sweden and expanding data-driven marketing services for Nordic brands.

Front Row acquires Socium Media to expand integrated commerce marketing capabilities

Front Row acquires Socium Media to expand integrated commerce marketing capabilities

The acquisition of Socium Media expands Front Row’s Connected Commerce platform for beauty, wellness, and CPG brands.

Splio launches AI-first CRM powered by Tinyclues AI and unveils “Ask My CRM”

Splio launches AI-first CRM powered by Tinyclues AI and unveils “Ask My CRM”

Discover how Splio’s new AI-powered CRM and “Ask My CRM” agent support predictive, omnichannel marketing for retail brands.

Slant surpasses $6B in connected AUM with new custodian data integrations

Slant surpasses $6B in connected AUM with new custodian data integrations

Slant’s AI-native CRM helps advisors unify data and automate admin work, reaching $6B in connected assets within two months.

Tinder leans into AI to solve swipe fatigue and regain Gen Z users

Tinder leans into AI to solve swipe fatigue and regain Gen Z users

Tinder debuts an AI feature to reduce swipe fatigue and improve match relevance—just as Gen Z starts tuning out.

Validity launches Engage, an AI-powered email platform for marketers

Validity launches Engage, an AI-powered email platform for marketers

Validity debuts Engage to help marketers execute faster, safer, and more effective AI-driven email campaigns.

Google’s Gemini hits 750M MAUs as AI rivalry with OpenAI and Meta intensifies

Google’s Gemini hits 750M MAUs as AI rivalry with OpenAI and Meta intensifies

Gemini’s rapid rise signals Google’s aggressive AI platform play

Brandlight raises $30M Series A to expand AI-native ad visibility for global brands

Brandlight raises $30M Series A to expand AI-native ad visibility for global brands

Brandlight raises $30M Series A to help brands monitor and optimize their presence across AI-driven search and advertising.

Hubbl Technologies raises $6M Series A led by Salesforce Ventures

Hubbl Technologies raises $6M Series A led by Salesforce Ventures

Salesforce Ventures backs Hubbl Technologies with $6M Series A to boost AI-driven intelligence for enterprise Salesforce environments.

Indonesia's digital growth in 2025 according to Meltwater

Indonesia's digital growth in 2025 according to Meltwater

With over 212M internet users and 143M social media identities, Indonesia’s digital landscape keeps shifting. Here’s what marketers need to know

Alphabet sidesteps questions on rumored Apple AI deal

Alphabet sidesteps questions on rumored Apple AI deal

Google won’t explain its role in Siri’s future, and that silence is strategic

Salesforce acquires Cimulate to boost AI-powered product discovery in commerce

Salesforce acquires Cimulate to boost AI-powered product discovery in commerce

Salesforce acquires Cimulate to boost AI-driven product discovery and conversational commerce for retailers.

Winn.ai raises $18M Series A to bring real-time AI guidance to sales teams

Winn.ai raises $18M Series A to bring real-time AI guidance to sales teams

AI sales platform Winn.ai secures $18M Series A to deliver live guidance and automate CRM updates.