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In this episode we will discussOpenAI Secures $500 Billion Valuation, Overtaking SpaceXMeet the Next-Gen “Figure 03” Humanoid RobotMeet ChatGPT Atlas — A Browser Built with ChatGPT at Its CoreAmazon’s Automation Ambitions Signal Major Workforce ShiftGlobal Call to Pause Superintelligent AI DevelopmentOpenAI’s Sora 2 introduces major advances in realism, sound, and control, producing lifelike videos where physics and motion behave naturally. Anthropic has released Claude Haiku 4.5, its latest “small-model” offering that claims to deliver performance on par with its more powerful sibling, Claude Sonnet 4Google Rolls Out Veo 3.1 & Enhanced Flow Editing ToolsGoogle’s “Lithiumflow” and “Orionmist” Hint at Gemini 3.0 LaunchNVIDIA Brings a Petaflop Supercomputer to the DesktopGrok AI to Take Over X’s Recommendation EngineSamsung and Google Launch Galaxy XR Headset Built on Android XROpenAI and Allied for Startups have launched the Hacktivate AI report, presenting 20 practical policy ideasWalmart & OpenAI Launch “Chat-and-Buy” Shopping in ChatGPTHoliday Shoppers Growing Comfortable With AI ToolsAmazon is piloting smart‐glasses for its delivery drivers that include built-in displays to offer turn-by-turn navigationAccording to internal documents reported by The New York Times, Amazon is planning to automate up to 75 % of its U.S. operations

Latest news in today's episodeAt its annual developer conference, Google I/O 2025, the tech giant announced a sweeping set of updates that showcase how its latest artificial intelligence technologies are transforming everyday products.Humanity has crossed AI’s event horizon: models like GPT-4 already surpass humans in many tasks, accelerating science and productivity. Meta AI’s app is facing a serious privacy controversy after users began unintentionally publishing personal conversations—including text, audio, and images—openly to its public "Discover" feed. Walmart’s new survey shows growing consumer trust in AI, with 27% preferring AI recommendations over influencer endorsements.OpenAI is restructuring its for-profit arm into a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) while remaining under nonprofit control. TikTok is rolling out new features to give users more control over their For You feed, including "Manage Topics" to adjust how often certain categories appear and AI-powered Smart Keyword Filters to block keywords and their synonyms.Microsoft has introduced a new “shopping sidekick” feature in its Copilot assistant that enhances the online shopping experience. Google is testing a new feature in Search Labs called Audio Overviews, offering short, conversational audio summaries powered by its latest Gemini models. Google is expanding Project Mariner — its AI agent that browses and completes tasks online—to more users via the $249.99/month AI Ultra plan. Google has launched an upgraded preview of Gemini 2.5 Pro, its most advanced AI model yet, now available via the Gemini API, Google AI Studio, and Vertex AI. Google DeepMind’s Veo, introduced at I/O 2024, is a text-to-video model that generates high-quality content. ChatGPT can now connect to more internal sources & pull in real-time context—keeping existing user-level permissions.

In this episode we are looking at PDP Copy Optimization using Gen AI. We compare how different AI models (DeepSeek, Chat GPT, Grok, Gemini, Claude) perform in creating a marketing copyhow successfully Gen AI image tools (Dall-e, Imagen, Midjourney, Grok) create accurate and visually appealing imagery Adobe Firefly video generator vs Sora News updates we covered:OpenAI has released a research preview of GPT-4.5Deep Research is now available to Plus, Team, Edu, and Enterprise users, with Pro users getting 120 queries monthlyAnthropic has launched Claude 3.7 Sonnet, its most advanced AI modelClaude 3.7 Sonnet now offers "extended thinking mode," allowing deeper reasoning for complex tasksChinese AI startup DeepSeek plans to release its R2 model before May, ahead of scheduleMeta plans to debut a standalone AI app during the second quarter, according to people familiar with the matterPerplexity has announced Comet, an upcoming web browser designed for "agentic search."Microsoft is rolling out free, unlimited access to Voice and Think Deeper for all Copilot usersAustin-based Apptronik has partnered with Jabil to test and manufacture its Apollo humanoid robotMeta has introduced Aria Gen 2 glasses, advancing machine perception and AI researchAmazon Web Services (AWS) has introduced Ocelot, a new quantum computing chip designed to reduce quantum error correction costs by up to 90%Sesame, a new AI startup led by Oculus co-founder Brendan Iribe, has launched a voice assistant designed for natural, engaging conversationsA Capgemini survey of 12,000 global shoppers reveals that nearly 60% have replaced traditional search engines with generative AI for product searchesAmazon is piloting a new search feature that links users to brand websites for products it doesn’t sellAmazon introduces Alexa+, a revamped AI-powered assistant with large language models (LLMs) and agentic AI for real-time data analysis and automated actionsWalmart is expanding into the metaverse with "Walmart Unlimited," an in-game shopping experience on Spatial and Unity

In this episode we will discuss:Open AI Roadmap Update for GPT-4.5 and GPT-5Vuzix Corporation, a leader in smart glasses and AR technology, and interface expert Mentra have launched AugmentOS for the Vuzix Z100 smart glassesMicrosoft unveiled Majorana 1, its first quantum computing chipxAI released its new AI model, Grok 3ChatGPT search is now publicly accessible to everyone without the need for signing upResearchers at Stanford and the University of Washington developed a low-cost AI "reasoning" model, s1, for under $50Anthropic is set to release its next AI model within weeksPerplexity is launching Deep Research, a tool that conducts extensive research to deliver detailed reportsR1 1776, an updated version of the DeepSeek-R1 model, is now open-sourced, providing developers with unbiased and factual contentAdobe has launched the Firefly Video Model, a new generative AI tool for video creation that prioritizes IP rights and commercial safetyEngineers at Apple have developed an interactive table lamp that mirrors human-like behaviors, similar to Pixar's Luxo JrMeta is developing hardware and software for humanoid robots, Bloomberg reportsLyft plans to launch a fleet of robotaxis in Dallas by 2026, using Intel's Mobileye technology, and expand to thousands more across other marketsSafe Superintelligence, co-founded by Ilya Sutskever, is negotiating a fundraising round that values the company at around $20 billionHumane is selling to HP for $116 million and discontinuing its AI PinElon Musk, leading a group of investors, has bid $97.6 billion to buy OpenAIOpenAI's board has unanimously rejected Elon Musk's $97.4 billion purchase offer, affirming the company is not for saleAmazon is poised to launch a major update to its Alexa voice service, introducing generative AI capabilitiesAmazon unveiled a new service that lets other retailers manage contextually relevant campaigns on their own websites with the aid of the e-commerce giant’s ad techAmazon is beta testing a feature that integrates external product links into search resultsLaura Mercier is enhancing its digital commerce through a new app on Apple Vision Pro, building on its metaverse initiative "World of Beauty." In 2024, global consumer spending on smartphone apps increased to $150 billion, up 13% year-over-year. The 2025 CX Landscape survey shows 92% of customer experience leaders in the U.S., U.K., and Canada use AI, mainly for revenue and efficiency.

In this episode we will discuss:- Nvidia unveils Project Digits, a compact AI supercomputer- Nvidia Mega enables AI robot fleet simulation in Omniverse- Nvidia launches AI video search tool for enterprises- Google updates TV OS with Gemini AI- Google tests “Daily Listen,” an AI-generated podcast feature- Gemini now supports multi-app actions in a single prompt- OpenAI hires for its first robotics hardware team- ChatGPT introduces “tasks” for reminders and recurring requests- OpenAI to launch o3 Mini, a new reasoning AI model- Stargate Project plans $500B AI infrastructure investment- OpenAI may release “Operator,” an autonomous AI tool for PCs- Microsoft extends OpenAI partnership through 2030- Perplexity bids to merge with TikTok U.S- Perplexity launches Sonar, a high-performance AI search API- Meta may release Oakley-branded “Supernova 2” smart glasses- Halliday unveils smart glasses with an invisible display- Friend delays launch of its $99 AI-powered necklace- Omi, an AI wearable, listens and responds using brain waves- xAI launches standalone Grok chatbot iOS app in the US- Tesla targets 600 Optimus robot units per week by 2025- Samsung’s rolling robot Ballie set for 2025 release- Samsung AI-powered fridge integrates with Instacart- Ulta Beauty enhances personalization with loyalty program data- L’Oréal partners with IBM to develop sustainable cosmetics with AI

In this episode we will discuss: - Introducing ChatGPT Pro - Meta unveils a new Llama model - Introducing Gemini 2.0 - Sora release - Sora v2 release - X’s Grok AI chatbot is now available - Grok Image  Generation Releas - Elon Musk may release a consumer app - Alibaba releases an ‘open’ challenger  - Copilot Vision now in preview - World Labs’ AI makes 3D scenes from one photo - Voice-Controlled Computing Breakthrough - Amazon Develops Video AI Model - Introducing Amazon Nova - Operating system for AI agents - Go Deeper into CosmOS - Walmart updates virtual store for seasonal shopping - Walmart sees four AI trends dominant in 2025 - E.l.f. debuts Virtual Luxe Lounge - Ulta Beauty adds Roblox to holiday marketing - Google Lens can now tailor search results to the store you’re in

In this episode we will discuss: - The Claude app is now available - Claude's new PDF image analysis brings a fresh approach to reviewing difficult-to-digest documents - Anthropic hikes the price of its Haiku model - ChatGPT can now search the web in a much better way than before - OpenAI is preparing to release an autonomous AI agent that can control computers and perform tasks independently - OpenAI adjusts strategy as GPT progress slows - Perplexity Launches 'Pro Shop' - Perplexity brings ads to its platform - Prime Video will let you summon AI to recap what you’re watching - Amazon may up its investment in Anthropic - Apple products are getting an integration with OpenAI’s ChatGPT - Apple's iOS 18.2 public beta introduces new Apple Intelligence features - Meta makes Llama models available for US national security applications - Elon Musk to lead American AI policy - What Trump’s victory could mean for AI - Amazon debuts virtual holiday shop - Alibaba releases proprietary AI search - Amazon debuts virtual holiday shop solution for global small businesses - Walmart enhances holiday shopping with AI - Benefit Cosmetics launches first virtual 3D - Meta’s Los Angeles pop-up features Ray-Ban - Stanley using AI to predict supply disruptions - Amazon, Google sue over ‘fake review website’

In this episode we will discuss: - Imagen 3 is now available - Midjourney is planning to release an upgraded web tool that’ll let users edit any uploaded images from the web - Zoom announced it will soon let ceate an AI avatar of yourself that can be used to send brief messages to your team - Blumhouse produced three short films that were made with the help of Meta Movie Gen - Meta AI will launch in six more countries - Apple Intelligence expands in iOS 18.2 - The NYT warns to stop using its content - LAM playground is one of the new experiments to continue building our vision of developing a cross-platform generic agent system that can help users perform actions - Microsoft has launched new capabilities for its “personal, private” artificial intelligence assistant, Copilot - Microsoft and OpenAI are giving news outlets $10M for AI tools - The updated Claude 3.5 Sonnet shows wide-ranging improvements on industry benchmarks - Developers can direct Claude to use computers the way people do - X to allow third parties to train AI on user posts - xAI launches an API - Amazon to deploy AI tech in delivery vans - Walmart is accelerating its Adaptive Retail strategy, aiming to combine generative AI, augmented reality and personalization to create immersive experiences in Walmart and Sam’s Club stores

In this episode we will discuss: O1 is now available in ChatGPT and the API as a preview For Plus and Team users, rate limits for o1-mini have been increased by 7x, from 50 messages per week to 50 messages per day. Advanced voice is rolling out to Plus and Team users. The new Claude Enterprise plan enables secure collaboration using internal knowledge. Google can now turn your research into an AI-generated podcast, complete with two “hosts” that discuss what you’ve dug up. Google announces $120M fund for AI education Alibaba- and Tencent-backed startup Minimax, one of China’s “AI tigers,” has released its Video-01 text-to-video model, which can generate highly accurate depictions of humans, down to their hand motions. Roblox introduces new earning opportunities for creators Adobe has teased its upcoming generative AI video tools, including a new feature that can produce video clips from still images. Snap has entered into an expanded partnership with Google Cloud to power generative AI experiences within Snapchat’s My AI chatbot. OpenAI co-founder startup SSI raises $1 billion. Jony Ive has confirmed that he’s working with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on an AI hardware project. The Nvidia AI investigation is ‘escalating’. US, EU, UK sign legally enforceable AI treaty. Microsoft AI safety tool finds errors & fixes them. Meta Connect 2024 and Snap Partner Summit 2024 Amazon releases a video generator Amazon debuts Project Amelia Amazon has developed an advanced AI model for its Just Walk Out checkout technology that makes the system more accurate. Walmart used AI to crunch 850M product data points. Best Buy customers can now access live tracking of product deliveries and in-home installation services. Google launched a virtual try-on tool. Alibaba released new open-source artificial intelligence models and text-to-video AI technology Bath & Body Works to launch AI fragrance finder

In this episode we will discuss: Google released Gemma 2 Gemini 1.5 Pro available for early testing and feedback Google reveals new Pixel phones and more Google opens Imagen 3 access to all U.S. users OpenAI reveals an updated GPT-4o model GPT-4o mini will significantly expand the range of applications built with AI Grok-2 Beta Release xAI’s latest Grok feature ChatGPT now lets free users generate up to two images Midjourney releases new unified AI image editor Amazon upgrades its AI image generator Gen-3 Alpha Turbo Image to Video is now available Google's Pixel 9 Launch Event Nvidia reportedly delays its next AI chip Large institutional investors selling Nvidia The Nasdaq’s mid-week tumble marked its worst drop since October 2022, sending it below its 50-day moving average for only the second time in 2024 Amazon’s checkout is getting an AI upgrade EBay’s AI investments fuel streamlined experiences Sainsbury’s speeds up shopping with AI

In this episode we will discuss: Apple, Meta Have Discussed an AI Partnership Apple poised to get OpenAI board observer role Apple could announce a Google Gemini deal this fall Apple aims to release cheaper Vision headset next year Meta’s AI model can turn text into 3D images Samsung just launched the Galaxy Ring OpenAI’s chief scientist is starting a new AI company Anthropic released Claude 3.5 Sonnet OpenAI acquires Rockset OpenAI is releasing a cheaper, smarter model Tesla shows its humanoid robot Optimus Musk signals delays to robotaxi unveiling for key design change OpenAI’s 5 Levels Of ‘Super AI’ (AGI To Outperform Human Capability) Elon Musk Unveils JARVISInspired AI Assistant Starlink Mini is now available for anyone in the US to roam Aldi launches AI-based digital transformation initiative Amazon’s AI shopping assistant, Rufus, is rolling out to all users in the US Google pulls ahead of Amazon in robotaxi race

In this episode we will discuss: Microsoft released the Phi-3 model family Meta introduced Chameleon models Google announced new AI-powered features for Chromebook Plus devices Meta uses public posts for AI training, not private messages Zoom founder Eric Yuan has big ambitions in enterprise software, including letting your AI-powered ‘digital twins’ attend meetings for you ChatGPT Edu, designed for universities, offers secure, affordable AI with GPT-4o, supporting text and vision reasoning, advanced tools, and more OpenAI is restarting its robotics research group Cisco Launches $1B Global AI Investment Fund Raspberry Pi introduces an AI chip, Hailo-8L M.2 accelerator Tribeca to Screen AIGenerated Short Films Chinese AI model Kling creates videos with more accuracy Apple’s WWDC keynote had a lot to do with AI Walmart introduced its virtual shopping platform, Walmart Realm L’Occitane introduces virtual fragrance experience Lowe’s pilots kitchen visualization app in stores Reebok launches AI sneaker experience on Instagram IKEA is opening a new store on Roblox Meta Announces Updates for its Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Humane AI Pin’s and Rabbit R1's upcoming features Tesla will reveal its robotaxi on August 8th Google introduces Project Astra Next generation GPT-5 model might launch in the summer of 2024

In this episode we will discuss: Announcing GPT-4o OpenAI’s custom GPT Store is now open to all for free ChatGPT has rolled out "Memory" for all ChatGPT Plus Users ChatGPT will be able to talk to you like Scarlett Johansson in Her Humane AI working to incorporate GPT-4o Project Astra is the future of AI at Google Google Veo, a serious swing at AI-generated video, debuts at Google I/O 2024 Google will let you create personalized AI chatbots Google Brings Multistep Reasoning to Search Built with Meta Llama 3, Meta AI is one of the world’s leading AI assistants, already on your phone, in your pocket for free. New Microsoft AI model may challenge GPT-4 and Gemini Ikea embarks on AI literacy initiative Estée Lauder to bring AI to the forefront of beauty Sam’s Club utilizes AI to expedite the checkout process Best Buy revamps consumer app with AI Rabbit pushing out rapid-fire updates to address specific concerns about the AI gadget Ray Ban glasses update: New styles and video calling with WhatsApp and Messenger to share your view on a video call Tesla robot taxi: the forthcoming autonomous vehicle is said to be built on Tesla’s next-generation vehicle platform.

In this episode we will discuss: Amazon invests $2.75 billion in AI startup Anthropic OpenAI plan $100 billion data-center project Grok-1.5 Vision Preview. Introducing Grok-1.5V, its first-generation multimodal model. OpenAI Pilot Program for GPT Monetization OpenAI used a million YouTube hours to train GPT-4 GPT-4 Turbo with Vision is now available in the API Apple plans Mac line overhaul with AI-focused M4 chips Apple reveals ReALM: Siri 2.0 OpenAI wants Hollywood to use Sora The DALL·E editor interface enables you to edit images NYC will test AI gun detectors on the subway Meta releases new AI assistant powered by Llama 3 model Stability AI lays off roughly 10 percent of its workforce Waymo vehicles now deliver Uber Eats in Phoenix New bill mandates AI firms disclose use of copyrighted art NYC will test AI gun detectors on the subway Amazon debuts app for palm payment registry Amazon to invest $25 million in AI research TikTok streamlines e-commerce offering in new partnership Google personalizes shopping with AI, VR Tech startup Rabbit is launching Rabbit R1, a $199 AI-powered personal assistant Brilliant Labs' Frame AI glasses offer open-source augmented reality experiences. Apple is preparing to preview a new version of Siri with AI and a range of new capabilities. Elon Musk says Tesla will reveal its robotaxi on August 8th Next generation GPT-5 model might launch in the summer of 2024.

In this episode we will discuss: OpenAI introducing Sora, text-to-video model Midjourney Character Reference is a new feature that allows the user to create an AI person and then use them in different settings. The Claude 3 model family was announced. It includes three state-of-the-art models: Haiku, Sonnet, and Opus Devin, the first AI software engineer Amazon integrates newest ‘Claude’ models Amazon equipped third-party sellers with advanced AI tools designed to streamline the creation and editing of product listings. Perplexity poised to hit Unicorn status Open Release of Grok-1 Meta launched software update Version 3.0, promising improved image and audio quality Early Access program for Meta will be available to a limited number of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses customers in the US. Perplexity AI is reportedly nearing completion of a funding round that will give the AI search startup a unicorn valuation of around $1 billion Midjourney bans all Stability AI staffers Nvidia unveiled its next-generation Blackwell graphics processing units (GPUs) ‘GeminiPhone’ to Fix Apple’s and Google’s AI Problems Apple to let Gemini power iPhone AI features Next generation GPT-5 model might launch in the summer of 2024. Readyverse Studios is building the definitive destination for fans to explore their favorite stories & IP.

In this episode we will discuss: Mark Zuckerberg confirms Meta is currently training Llama 3 Arc Search combines Browser, Search Engine and AI ChatGPT Users Can Now Invoke GPTs Directly in Chats Google’s Bard Gemini chatbot is adding AI image generation Microsoft, OpenAI in talks to fund Figure AI's humanoid robots Tim Cook confirms Apple’s Generative AI features are coming Hugging Face Launches Open Source AI Assistant Maker Google launches Gemini Ultra, its most powerful LLM yet Apple’s New AI Model Edits Photos According to Text Prompts Disney invests $1.5B in epic games makers of Fortnite Amazon Launches AI shopping tool ‘Rufus’ OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wants to overhaul the global semiconductor industry with trillions of dollars in investment. Deep Fake scammers walks off with $25M ExtraMile Pilots AIPowered ‘Digital Human’ and Signage Displays Walmart Introduces AR Eyewear Try-on Tech Humane's AI Pin Launch Rabbit launching Rabbit R1 AI powered personal assistant The Meta Glasses 2.0 modality update revolutionizes AR with advanced sensory input options. Open AI to launch next generation of GPT models.

In this episode we will discuss: OpenAI GPT Store Launch Midjourney 6.0 Release The 'world's first AI powered grill' can cook steaks in as little as 90 seconds. Anthropic is introducing new, simplified Commercial Terms of Service with an expanded copyright indemnity Tesla Unveils Optimus Gen 2: Its Next Generation Humanoid Robot Praydog's UEVR Mod is a Literal Game Changer for PC VR Rabbit R1 Launching at CES Copilot Pro is Launching as a $20 Monthly Subscription AI amplifies nearly every experience on Galaxy S24 series Search startup Perplexity AI Valued at $520M in Funding from Bezos, Nvidia Amazon Launches Generative AI Tool to Answer Shoppers’ Questions Google CEO Tells Employees to Expect More Job Cuts This Year X’s AI Chatbot Grok Now ‘Rolled Out to All’ US Premium+ Subscribers Microsoft to Become the World’s Most Valuable Public Company Mark Zuckerberg’s New Goal is Creating Artificial General Intelligence Retailers to Use AI for Marketing and Financial Forecasting Victoria’s Secret to Infuse AI into Online Shopping Sam’s Club to Bring AI-based Receipt Verification to All Clubs Apple Vision Pro will be available beginning February 2 at all U.S Humane's AI Pin Will Start Shipping in March Rabbit R1 Launch Meta AI Glasses v2.0 Modality Update Apple is preparing to preview a new version of Siri with generative AI and a range of new capabilities at WWDC Google is reportedly working on an advanced version of its AI chatbot called Bard that will be available via a paid subscription. Readyverse Studios Launch A GPT-4.5 language model may well launch before we see a true next-generation GPT-5

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In this episode we will discussSam Altman’s “Dirty DRAM Deal”Let AI Do the Shopping Research for YouA New Standard for Visual AINano Banana Pro — Google’s Next-Gen AI for Image Generation and EditingOpenAI’s Big Enterprise Win. Even After “Code Red” AlarmMCP: The New Standard Powering the Future of AI AgentsGPT-5.1-Codex-Max: the new frontier in AI codingOpenAI Rushes Out GPT-5.2New AI Device — A Screenless, Pocket-Sized ChatGPT Prototype Is HereClaude Haiku 4.5. Speedy. Affordable AI with Near-Frontier PowerClaude Opus 4.5. The Next-Generation AI for Coding, Agents, and Computer AutomationGoogle teases “The Android Show | XR Edition”“Let Google Call” — AI-Powered Shopping Calls Made EasyValve Revives Steam — Steam Machine, SteamOS & Steam Frame ReturnMicrosoft’s New AI AgentsFara-7B — Microsoft’s Compact AI Agent for On-Device Computer UseGrok 4.1 — xAI’s Next-Gen AI Model Is HereOrder 1X NEO — The Home Robot from 1X TechnologiesPerplexity’s new AI-powered shopping toolMidjourney Introduces Early Version of Its New “Style Creator”Meta’s AI That Turns Text Into Fully Navigable 3D WorldsConversational Shopping Comes to ChatGPT

Latest news in this episode:OpenAI is reportedly working on a new “Orders” feature inside ChatGPT that will allow users to shop, complete purchasesIntroducing Meta Ray-Ban Display, the new AI glasses with a full-color, high-resolution in-lens display and a Meta Neural Band Rabbit’s new update for its AI companion device, the r1, introduces rabbitOS 2, with a sleek card-based interface OpenAI and Jony Ive are collaborating under the “io” brandNvidia has announced plans to invest as much as $100 billion into OpenAIxAI has launched Grok 4 Fast, a new model built on lessons from Grok 4Anthropic details how three separate infrastructure bugs, which emerged between August and September, led to intermittent degradations in Claude’s response qualityAnthropic announced that it has closed a $13 billion Series F funding round, led by ICONIQ, Fidelity, and LightspeedAt Meta Connect 2025, Meta unveiled new wearables—second-gen Ray-Ban Meta glasses, the Ray-Ban Display with a wristband controller, and Oakley Meta Vanguard glassesMeta has unveiled Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2, upgrading from its predecessor with up to eight hours of battery lifeSamsung is preparing to unveil smart glasses under the “Galaxy Glasses” name that will run on Android XRA prototype of Samsung’s Android XR headset—codenamed Project MoohanAI robotics company Figure has secured over $1 billion in its Series C round, pushing its post-money valuation to approximately $39 billion. Amazon launches Lens Live with Rufus AI for real-time shoppingTarget rethinks search with “GEO” amid rise of AI queriesA Klaviyo survey shows over 50% of consumers will use AI this holiday season for price comparisons, product searches, and personalized recommendations. A new survey from Chain Store Age finds that 45.5% of people using AI-powered search tools believe they offer a better experience than Google in terms of both speed and clarity.