We’ve seen a lengthy period of generative AI trial-and-error experimentation in marketing and communications over the last 18 months, and while automation and productivity boosts have been affirmed by many, there hasn’t been a lot of data about AI’s actual bottom-line...
The double-edged sword: The risks and rewards of AI examined in new study—does productivity boost counter security and privacy risks?
AI security and governance have taken a back seat to the business-boosting promise of AI so far in the young life of the wunderkind tech, as business leaders froth at the mouth imagining the realization of AI’s potential. New research from data security firm Immuta...
7 ways digital assistants are changing the media outreach game
In the landscape of public relations, digital assistants have emerged as game-changers. For media outreach professionals, understanding and leveraging these tools is no longer optional but essential. These sophisticated aids streamline processes, personalize pitches,...
The AI reality in 2024: New research affirms gaping holes in AI knowledge, training and policies—but 7 in 10 staffers are using it
It’s been more than 18 months since Generative AI appeared, and within weeks it became a business priority. Sure, it’s been a remarkable tool for productivity, automation and generating content, but it’s also been a major threat to cybersecurity, escalating the...
The AI trust gap remains brands’ biggest consumer obstacle: 8 in 10 businesses say AI adds value, but 4 in 10 consumers are fearful about its future
Digital trust in all its forms has grown into a huge black cloud for brands and businesses over the past year, and AI, amid all its power and promise, is only adding fuel to that fire. Companies, as we know, have stopped at nothing to get Generative AI integrated in...
The top Generative AI concern for the remainder of 2024 is data security risk, say decision makers—what companies can do to protect data
Brands and businesses have had data-management problems since way back in primitive times (i.e., before AI), and the issue could potentially get much worse here in the modern age as the tech transforms business procedures—and new research from AI-augmented data...
AI will take jobs away after all: 8 in 10 companies plan to lay off recent college grads this year because of AI’s impact
The first fear many employees had when Generative AI steamrolled into business operations was that the tech would displace their jobs, and leaders soon began quelling those fears by stating that if anything, the opposite was true—more manpower would be necessary to...
Navigating the security imperative in financial communication AI tools
As artificial intelligence weaves itself into financial communications, it redefines the traditional boundaries of how organizations manage investor relations and sensitive financial data. This technological infusion presents unprecedented opportunities but also...
Taking the pulse of Generative AI’s progress and new challenges: Adoption is moving fast, but new research finds organizational change is key
The march to AI maturity is moving steadily along, with a large majority of brands and businesses embracing the tech and using it in the operations to some degree. With a focus on the productivity promises of Generative AI, new Deloitte research takes the pulse of...
New research affirms deep concerns about the impact of AI-generated deepfakes during the election year—and the red flags to watch for
Misinformation is an enormous problem in a world saturated with all varieties of “content” on a daily basis, and now in the AI age, the issue has gone next-level with the rise of deepfakes—and with the election year hitting full speed, the potential damage is a huge...
Comms pros speak out on AI’s biggest challenges, saying the greatest obstacles to comms digitalization are human, not technical
Like the rest of the business world, marketing and PR leaders have been busily attempting to get AI incorporated into their operations so they can enjoy the productivity benefits that the tech has been dangling before them. But in this fast-moving effort, many are...
The state of generative AI today: New status report offers five priorities for organizational readiness on the road to revolution
Generative AI is the future of business, as we know. Its vast potential promises to redefine the contours of innovation, efficiency, and competitive advantage. But are brands and businesses ready? New research from business consultancy Guidehouse and CDO Magazine...












