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Facts and Stats

Employees Believe They Need New Skills to Compete With AI. Businesses are adopting AI technology to improve their operations. However, employees are becoming increasingly concerned that their jobs are at risk of being replaced by machines. A recent study found that almost 80% of employees believe they need to improve their skills to protect their jobs.

TikTok What's Next 2024 Trend Report. TikTok unveils its annual trend report, What's Next Report 2024. The study provides marketers with essential information on the evolving desires of our community, enabling them to guide their actions for the year ahead. The report 

The 2023 State of Social Media: AI & Data Take Center Stage. A survey of 750 social media marketing, customer care, and communications leaders from the US and UK revealed that social media budgets are expected to rise despite current economic conditions. The study 

Gartner's New Impact Radar: Understanding and Leveraging Gen AI. GenAI is evolving quickly and offers opportunities to deliver value to clients. Developers must master near-term technologies before investing in long-range GenAI technology.

Pinterest Predicts Announces The Trends That Will Shape 2024. Pinterest has released its highly-anticipated trend predictions for 2024. The report outlines emerging trends shaping lifestyle, fashion, and more in the coming year.

AI predictions for 2024: What top VCs Think. As we approach the end of 2023, it's important to take a moment to ponder the remarkable progress and complex ethical discussions that have revolved around artificial intelligence in the past 12 months.

From "Everything Everywhere All at Once" to "Not Much, Anywhere, Anytime Soon"? ESG is a crucial topic for businesses seeking to remain competitive and profitable. Businesses must adopt a proactive and comprehensive approach to ESG, by identifying potential issues and leveraging opportunities.

The Number

65%  of consumers agree

“When I'm shopping online, I expect companies to offer me relevant products, services, or experiences curated just for me” Harris Poll Report

Who’s Innovating?

How One of The World’s Oldest Newspapers is Using AI to Reinvent Journalism; The use of AI-powered tools in copywriting has revolutionized the way businesses create content. In-house copywriting tools, such as ChatGPT, enable AI reporters to draw on a vast amount of information sourced from the internet, resulting in more accurate and insightful content.

Stripe's Climate Orders Lets Clients Buy Carbon Removal Directly, Reducing Their Carbon Footprint. Stripe has taken another stride towards its commitment to fighting climate change by introducing a new service that allows its partners and clients to pre-order "carbon removal" through Frontier.

How Nestlé Is Fast-Tracking Product Innovation With Rapid Test-and-Learns. Nestlé Health Science's R&D Accelerator program is proving to be a game-changer, as it is enabling the company to develop and launch its products with greater speed and efficiency.

11 Artificial Intelligence Examples from Real Brands in 2023. 2023 was the year AI became mainstream. What was once a sci-fi fantasy is now a staple in day-to-day business operations. AI’s in your smartphone, shopping experiences, and maybe even your morning coffee routine.

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