AI

Facing ‘AI slop’ and a trust problem, AI platforms invest in Super Bowl-level brand ads

AI Platforms Bet Big on Branding Amid Trust Crisis and Content Quality Issues

Marc LaClear Jan 28, 2026

The Emergence of AI Slop AI platforms face a significant credibility crisis, characterized by what…

Yes, I'm real: Your guide to spotting AI-generated videos

Decoding AI Videos: Your Essential Guide to Detection

Marc LaClear Jan 28, 2026

Understanding AI-Generated Video Characteristics AI-generated videos flood social media, posing challenges for verification. Key indicators…

Just ask anything: a seamless new Search experience

Google’s New Search Upgrade: a Closer Look at ‘just Ask Anything’

Marc LaClear Jan 27, 2026

Overview of the Update On January 27, 2026, Google rolled out a significant upgrade to…

More AI Is Coming to Google Search, Including a Chatbot-Like Interface

Google Search’s New AI Features: a Shift Towards Chatbot Engagement

Marc LaClear Jan 27, 2026

AI Overviews Expand with Gemini 3 Google recently announced enhancements to its search capabilities by…

Google puts AI Mode conversations directly in AI Overviews in Search

Google’s AI Overviews Now Feature In-Search Conversations

Marc LaClear Jan 27, 2026

Integration of AI Mode into Search Google rolled out a new feature that embeds AI…

Google’s New User Intent Extraction Method via @sejournal, @martinibuster

Google’s Latest Tactics for User Intent Extraction: a Closer Look

Marc LaClear Jan 26, 2026

New Methodology for Intent Extraction Google researchers introduced a two-stage user intent extraction method leveraging…

UK maker of AI avatars nearly doubles valuation to $4bn after funding round

Synthesia’s Valuation Surge: a Closer Look at the $4 Billion AI Avatar Market

Marc LaClear Jan 26, 2026

Funding Round Details Synthesia, a London-based AI startup, announced a significant funding round that nearly…

Google ties AI Search to Gmail and Photos, raising new privacy questions

Google’s AI Search Expansion: a Privacy Tightrope With Gmail and Photos

Marc LaClear Jan 26, 2026

New Integration of AI Mode Google has expanded its AI capabilities by integrating AI Mode…

Coursiv Reviews AI Skills Becoming “Silent Requirements,” Even When Job Listings Don’t Say AI

AI Skills: the Unseen Norms in Job Markets

Marc LaClear Jan 25, 2026

AI Competency as a Hidden Expectation Employers increasingly prioritize critical thinking and adaptability over explicit…

Inside one public company's push to be 'AI native'

Amplitude’s Shift to AI Native: a Strategic Gamble

Marc LaClear Jan 25, 2026

Company Background and Current Situation Amplitude, an analytics software firm based in San Francisco, struggles…