Microsoft and Publicis Groupe expand their strategic partnership to power the future of agentic marketing for businesses worldwide

Microsoft and Publicis Groupe expand their strategic partnership to power the future of agentic marketing for businesses worldwide

Microsoft and Publicis Groupe expand their strategic partnership to power the future of agentic marketing for businesses worldwide Together the companies are building an AI-powered marketing solution that will unlock creativity, accelerate innovation, and empower customers to lead the future of marketing REDMOND, Wash., and PARIS – April 8, 2026 – Ten years after co-creating…

Applied Digital beats quarterly revenue estimates on surging AI infrastructure demand

Applied Digital beats quarterly revenue estimates on surging AI infrastructure demand

April 8 : Applied Digital on Wednesday beat estimates for quarterly revenue, driven by strong demand for its data center services from enterprises to support a boom in generative AI applications. Big tech and AI companies are racing to lock in power and data center capacity, signing long-term deals worth billions of dollars as demand…

Cybercrime Losses Hit $21 Billion in 2025, Fueled by AI

Cybercrime Losses Hit $21 Billion in 2025, Fueled by AI

Americans reported losing $20.9 billion to cybercrime in 2025—much of it to AI-enabled scams. The FBI’s latest Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) report reveals that cybercrime losses in the U.S. surged to nearly $21 billion in 2025, setting a new record and marking a dramatic jump from the already staggering $16.6 billion reported for 2024….

Just how bad are generative AI chatbots for our mental health?

Just how bad are generative AI chatbots for our mental health?

Generative AI chatbots are now used by more than 987 million people globally, including around 64 per cent of American teens, according to recent estimates. Increasingly, people are using these chatbots for advice, emotional support, therapy and companionship. What happens when people rely on AI chatbots during moments of psychological vulnerability? We have seen media…

Exclusive research: Top AI spenders reap productivity gains

Exclusive research: Top AI spenders reap productivity gains

American Banker’s 2026 AI Talent Shift Survey Bankers deploying artificial intelligence tools have reaped improved employee productivity and enhanced departmental capabilities, according to new American Banker data. American Banker’s 2026 AI Talent Shift survey was fielded online during March of 2026 among 206 banking professionals who occupy a variety of positions across banks, credit unions,…

AMERICAN PUBLIC MEDIA ANNOUNCES NEW DIGITAL AUDIO ADVERTISING NETWORK

AMERICAN PUBLIC MEDIA ANNOUNCES NEW DIGITAL AUDIO ADVERTISING NETWORK

The unified digital ad network connects advertisers with premium livestream and podcast audiences coast to coast ST. PAUL, Minn., April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — American Public Media (APM) announces the public launch of Inform Media Network, a unified digital audio advertising network representing more than 55 million impressions per month across podcast and livestream inventory…

What dealers need to know to stay competitive in digital marketing

What dealers need to know to stay competitive in digital marketing

As artificial intelligence reshapes digital marketing, confusion around generative engine optimization (GEO) is leading some dealerships to misallocate budget and miss opportunities. Brooke Furniss, BZ Consultants Group, joins us on today’s episode of CBT Now to outline how dealers can cut through the noise and focus on foundational strategies that drive results. According to Furniss,…

2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks That Won in 2025 Are Losing in 2026. Why This Is a Buying Opportunity

2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks That Won in 2025 Are Losing in 2026. Why This Is a Buying Opportunity

The market produced many artificial intelligence (AI) stock winners in 2025, as the S&P 500 index soared to new heights. However, it has been a different story in 2026, with many of these stocks stumbling through the first quarter of the year. While not every AI stock that outperformed in 2025 deserved to, the reverse…