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Obsero raises USD $1.2 million to build AI search tools
Marketing Technologies

Obsero raises USD $1.2 million to build AI search tools

The seed round gives the London-based startup cash to expand its team and product as brands scramble to track visibility in AI search results.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
UK shoppers use AI for holiday deals as uncertainty bites
Artificial Intelligence

UK shoppers use AI for holiday deals as uncertainty bites

Most UK consumers plan to keep festive spending steady, while AI use for price comparisons is gaining ground amid economic uncertainty.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
GWI expands agentic AI portfolio with new data layer
Data Analytics

GWI expands agentic AI portfolio with new data layer

Businesses using ChatGPT, Claude and Microsoft Copilot can now tap GWI's verified data layer to keep AI answers tied to approved audiences.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 4 days ago
Centeca names Jesper With-Fogstrup as Chief Executive
Fintech

Centeca names Jesper With-Fogstrup as Chief Executive

The change comes as the group scales an automotive commerce platform supporting more than 5,500 retailers and £6.5 billion in annual loan advances.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Heathrow extends Adobe deal to boost AI travel search
Digital Transformation

Heathrow extends Adobe deal to boost AI travel search

The airport wants passengers to find accurate travel information more easily as AI search starts to replace traditional website visits.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Aveni CEO: Why small AI models matter to UK finance
Data Protection

Aveni CEO: Why small AI models matter to UK finance

Smaller specialist models could save UK banks millions on compliance work while reducing reliance on a handful of US tech giants.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Last week

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Connect finds smaller AI models beat bigger rivals
Data sovereignty

Connect finds smaller AI models beat bigger rivals

The findings could sway regulated firms seeking cheaper, more controllable AI, after orchestrated small models beat several larger systems on enterprise tasks.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 2 days ago
SMC launches AUD $20,000 AI grant for organisations
Digital Transformation

SMC launches AUD $20,000 AI grant for organisations

The consulting-only prize is aimed at organisations still struggling to turn existing AI spend into measurable returns, with vendor lock-in among the risks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Zendesk launches directory for verified AI support endpoints
AI Agents

Zendesk launches directory for verified AI support endpoints

The new directory aims to stop AI assistants from routing users to spoofed help desks by verifying brands' official support channels first.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 4 days ago
Xero launches Gemini integration for live financial data
Financial Systems

Xero launches Gemini integration for live financial data

Small businesses and accountants can now check live cash flow, invoices and balances in Gemini without switching apps.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday
G2 launches buyer intent tools & agent testing beta
AI Agents

G2 launches buyer intent tools & agent testing beta

The rollout gives software vendors earlier access to buyer signals and third-party proof as AI-driven research reshapes enterprise purchasing.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Braze launches AI tool to test billion customer mixes
Marketing Technologies

Braze launches AI tool to test billion customer mixes

The new software aims to help marketing teams automate customer outreach and campaign checks, reducing reliance on technical staff or manual testing.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago
New Zealand firms warned AI search could cost millions
Generative AI

New Zealand firms warned AI search could cost millions

Some New Zealand businesses could face a five-year bill of more than NZD $300 million as AI search shifts shoppers away from Google.

By Mara Sugue • 6 min read • 3 days ago
Adobe adds Claude Motion hand-off to Firefly Video Editor
Generative AI

Adobe adds Claude Motion hand-off to Firefly Video Editor

The new hand-off lets animators move short Claude Motion clips into Adobe's editor for timing, audio and colour tweaks, plus extra footage.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
GIS Cloud doubles user growth as AI tools drive uptake
Construction

GIS Cloud doubles user growth as AI tools drive uptake

AI tools have helped the mapping platform top 220,000 users across 60 countries, with daily sign-ups now above 100.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

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AI search keeps cyber breach history alive for brands
Large Language Models

AI search keeps cyber breach history alive for brands

Historical breaches are resurfacing in AI search when buyers check trust, prompting firms to keep post-incident messaging visible for years.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago
CFOs spend 26% of time checking AI outputs, survey finds
Digital Transformation

CFOs spend 26% of time checking AI outputs, survey finds

Finance teams are devoting 26% of their working day to checking AI outputs, despite universal adoption in a survey of 270 US CFOs and finance leaders.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week