AI M&A surges as software captures nearly three-quarters of North American deals

AI M&A surges as software captures nearly three-quarters of North American deals

S&P Global report shows AI transactions hit record levels, with software dominating investor interest. Artificial intelligence has become a central force in North American mergers and acquisitions, with dealmaking reaching unprecedented levels and expanding well beyond the technology sector, according to a new report from With Intelligence, now part of S&P Global. The April 2026…

New Report Reveals TikTok Leads Influencer Disclosure Compliance While YouTube Dominates Long-Term Brand Deals

New Report Reveals TikTok Leads Influencer Disclosure Compliance While YouTube Dominates Long-Term Brand Deals

By Momo Messerschmidt Influencer and creator marketing is one of the top strategies brands are leveraging in 2026 to reach, engage, and convert consumers. Over 56% of Gen Z users consider influencer content more “relevant” than traditional television or film, and 41% of this generation use social media platforms as their primary search engine, showcasing how…

AI Lawsuits in 2026: Settlements, Licensing Deals, Litigation

AI Lawsuits in 2026: Settlements, Licensing Deals, Litigation

This year will mark three years since The New York Times sued OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement, and although the outcome of the case could be a milestone in clarifying whether AI vendors can use large amounts of creative content to train models without obtaining permission from creators, the case is still pending. The…

Indian IT’s mega deals spike on AI push, but there’s not much to celebrate yet

Indian IT’s mega deals spike on AI push, but there’s not much to celebrate yet

In October-December, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd and Infosys reported three mega deals combined, the most in nine quarters, according to their earnings filings. These involve deploying artificial intelligence (AI) tools to transform clients’ legacy information technology (IT) infrastructure. Yet, Fortune companies are reducing the number of IT vendors they work with…

AI startups drive M&A surge, accounting for 38% of deals in 2025

AI startups drive M&A surge, accounting for 38% of deals in 2025

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