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AI Search Platforms Characterize Brands Differently

New research explores how platforms like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity describe brand identities. It’s a glimpse into how machine learning influences customer perception before they even land on your site.

• AI engines gather data from countless online sources, which may skew brand portrayal.

• If your company’s digital footprint is small or outdated, AI’s “understanding” of you could be way off.

“Some AI platforms mislabel brand values and product focus” – Read more

What this means to you
Double-check how AI is representing your brand. Update your website, social profiles, and press coverage so these tools get accurate intel. An up-to-date digital presence can keep potential clients from falling for misconceptions.

What to watch for
Watch for new AI-based marketing tools that give brands direct control over how they’re profiled.

Meta Dangles 5k for TikTok’s Creators

Meta is offering creators up to 5k bonuses and other perks to lure them away from TikTok. It’s a strategic move to boost Reels and reclaim social media dominance.

• Content deals and free verification sweeten the pot for star creators.

• This signals Meta’s renewed push against TikTok’s grip on younger audiences.

“Meta invests heavily in short-form creators to reclaim market share” – Read more

What this means to you
If you market on social media, be prepared for a fresh wave of Reel-focused marketing campaigns. Collaboration opportunities with creators might become more affordable or easier to negotiate. Strike early if your audience thrives on short-form video content.

What to watch for
Keep your eyes on TikTok’s counter-moves as it innovates or ups its own creator incentive game.

$500B AI Data-Center from White House, OpenAI, Oracle & SoftBank

OpenAI is rumored to be partnering with SoftBank for an advanced data center project dubbed Stargate. This could accelerate AI deployment across multiple industries.

• Access to SoftBank’s capital and infrastructure may speed up OpenAI’s global expansion.

• The project hints at large-scale computing power that smaller businesses could eventually leverage.

“Stargate is poised to transform high-performance data handling” – Read more

What this means to you
Expect AI solutions to become faster, cheaper, and more accessible as big players join forces. SMBs could use these advancements to automate tasks like data analytics, forecasting, or customer service. Start planning for an AI-driven future now.

What to watch for
Keep an eye on announcements about open APIs or partnership programs that let smaller companies ride the Stargate wave.

Virtual Hosts Partner with Real Streaming Stars

Platforms are harnessing AI technology to deliver interactive, lifelike digital hosts. It’s a new frontier for creators and businesses wanting to humanize virtual events.

• These “intelligent streaming assistants” can respond to viewers in real time.

• By blending conversation, animation, and AI, they create immersive brand experiences.

“AI-based avatars offer personalized engagement for live streams” – Read more

What this means to you
If your brand hosts webinars, live Q&As, or product demos, AI-powered virtual hosts could elevate audience interaction. Testing these tools now might give you an edge before the market saturates. Consider how an animated brand “mascot” can boost engagement.

What to watch for
Look for new AI streaming integrations to roll out across popular conferencing platforms in the coming months.

“The Brutalist” Director Taps AI for Star Dialogue

“The Brutalist” director Brady Corbet uses AI in crafting actors’ lines. This move sparks debate about how far Hollywood should go with machine-generated dialogue.

• Corbet’s decision highlights AI’s creeping influence into creative spaces.

• Some celebrate the novelty, while others fear it undermines authentic storytelling.

“Brady Corbet’s cinematic experiment raises fresh questions about AI in film” – Read more

What this means to you
AI is quickly reshaping creative industries, from Hollywood to marketing. For founders, consider testing AI for content generation, but keep an eye on authenticity and audience comfort. Merging human insight with AI can produce unique outputs that resonate without feeling robotic.

What to watch for
Expect more directors, writers, and studios to explore AI’s role in entertainment, pushing boundaries for better or worse.

Until next time.

G. Kofi Annan

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