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Alphabet’s GOOGL Search business is benefiting from AI infusion. The company is leading the search domain with 89.57% market share, followed by Microsoft’s MSFT Bing, with 3.88% share, Yandex’s 2.19%, Yahoo!’s 1.49%, DuckDuckGo’s 0.95% and Baidu’s BIDU 0.72%, per the latest data from StatCounter. According to Semrush data, Google handles more than 5 trillion queries annually, and there are an estimated 9.5 million Google searches per minute.Alphabet is advancing visual and contextual search capabilities. The Circle to Search feature is now active on more than 300 million devices. The company is adding functionalities to help people explore complex topics and…
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) is one of the top stocks to buy on Robinhood right now. On August 26, the company confirmed a strategic partnership with IBM to focus on advancing quantum computing technology. Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) Partners with IBM to Advance Quantum Computing Technology The two companies are partners in the development of next-generation computing architectures that rely on a combination of quantum computers and high-performance computing. The ultimate goal is to combine IBM’s expertise in developing quantum computers with Advanced Micro Devices’ high-performance computing capabilities and AI accelerators. “By exploring how quantum computers from IBM…
Reddit Inc. (NYSE: RDDT) is one of the fastest growing tech stocks to invest in. The company is shifting its strategy significantly after CEO Steve Huffman outlined plans in the company’s second quarter shareholder letter in early August 2025. The focus is on turning Reddit into a search-first platform. The app is being rebuilt around a single search bar, and Reddit Answers, an AI tool trained on community discussions, is rolling out to deliver direct summaries from millions of threads. Internal search usage has already surpassed 70 million weekly active users, a sign that the platform is solidifying its role…
Minus-AI Singapore, Sept. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Minus-AI: The Coolest AI Video Ad Agent https://youtu.be/HDyhkczn21k Minus-AI, a Singapore-based AI-native startup, has officially launched its breakthrough platform that transforms brand information into cinematic, multi-shot video ads in just minutes. Positioned at the intersection of AI marketing, content marketing, AI video ads, and AI video generation, Minus-AI is redefining how businesses of every size create and scale their marketing. The company proudly states its vision in one bold slogan: “Minus-AI is the coolest AI video ad agent.” (Frame generated by Minus AI) A Startup with Momentum Founded in late 2024, Minus-AI immediately attracted over one million USD in angel investment from renowned…
This story was originally published on CX Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily CX Dive newsletter. William-Sonoma is investing in AI to improve customer service and experiences across channels, executives said on a Q2 2025 earnings call last week. The retailer launched an AI-powered customer service assistant at Pottery Barn Kids earlier in the summer and scaled it across all brands last week, according to CEO Laura Alber. The software is designed to improve customer issue resolution rates and speed while reducing costs. Williams-Sonoma is also preparing to launch an AI-powered “culinary companion” that…
New brand campaign features voice of seven-time Formula 1 World Champion and Scuderia Ferrari HP driver Lewis Hamilton in television spots ARMONK, N.Y., Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — IBM (NYSE: IBM) today launched its newest brand campaign, “Let’s create smarter business.” Designed for the new era of enterprise AI, “Let’s create smarter business” spotlights IBM’s innovative approach to the application of emerging technologies as a means to make businesses more productive, efficient and agile. The multi-platform campaign brings to life the many challenges and pressures business leaders face as they move from experimental AI pilots to real-world solutions that drive organization-wide…
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 3, 2025 /CNW/ — A new report by MIT Technology Review Insights reveals how brands can deliver enhanced customer experience, balancing AI with the human touch. Insights (PRNewsfoto/MIT Technology Review Insights) The new report, “The connected customer,” is an MIT Technology Review Insights report sponsored by NiCE. This report draws on in-depth interviews with senior executives and experts from Metrigy Research and NiCE, conducted in the first half of 2025. It seeks to understand how organizations are deploying AI in their customer services capabilities to improve customer satisfaction and increase efficiency. “The future of customer experience isn’t…
Armonk, New York-based International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) operates as an IT solutions company, providing integrated solutions and services worldwide. Valued at $226.3 billion by market cap, IBM operates through Consulting, Software, Infrastructure, and Financing segments. Companies worth $200 billion or more are generally described as “mega-cap stocks.” IBM fits right into that category, with its market cap exceeding this threshold, reflecting its substantial size and influence in the IT services industry. Despite its notable strengths, IBM stock has plunged 17.8% from its all-time high of $296.16 touched on Jun. 25. Meanwhile, IBM stock prices have declined 5.9% over the past three months,…
D-Wave Quantum QBTS is advancing the intersection of quantum computing and artificial intelligence. In August, the company introduced an open-source Quantum AI toolkit, which is part of D-Wave’s existing Ocean software suite and integrates directly with PyTorch, the widely used machine learning framework. This integration with PyTorch is significant because it lowers the barrier for data scientists and AI developers to begin experimenting with quantum-enhanced models using familiar tools, while still gaining access to D-Wave’s quantum processing capabilities. D-Wave’s new toolkit has already shown that it can generate simple images with quantum methods, an early step toward more advanced generative AI.…
Of all the startups that have come and gone, the personal finance company Klarna might be one of the best bellwethers for the finance industry overall. Specializing in “buy now pay later” microloans — tiny cash advances for purchases that don’t need to go through a bank — Klarna hit app stores at a time when US consumer debt was climbing toward a record high. Now a giant of the personal finance landscape, the billion-dollar company recently reported a jaw dropping 17 percent default rate on its loans, a number which finance experts warn is a bad omen for consumer…