Online Holiday Shopping Got an AI Boost, Says Salesforce
Online sales climbed 4 percent in the year-end buying period, as AI-powered chatbots facilitated sales and returns.
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Online holiday spending rises nearly 9%, as deep discounts and AI-powered chatbots fuel purchases, Adobe data says
The holiday e-commerce results from Adobe are a promising sign for the retail industry, which will begin reporting holiday results in February.CNBC - 13h -
Sam Altman Says AI Agents Will Transform the Workforce in 2025
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Online holiday spending rises nearly 9%, as deals and AI-powered chatbots fuel purchases, data shows
Online spending rose 8.7% during the holiday season from last year, according to data from Adobe Analytics, as deals and the use of AI-powered chatbots helped inspire purchases.NBC News - 11h -
Apple says it will update AI feature after inaccurate news alerts
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Salesforce’s AI efforts draw doubts from the stock’s newest bear
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Microsoft Says AI Will Lead To Job Losses, Invests $80 Billion In The Tech
Microsoft has doubled down on its plan to invest $80 billion into artificial technologies in 2025, while at the same time admitting that advancements to the technology will lead to job losses. This ...GameSpot - 1d -
‘A perfect storm’: Extremism online and political polarization are increasing risk of attacks, experts say
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Nvidia’s Market Value Got a $2 Trillion Boost in the AI rally of 2024
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2024 Tried to Kill DEI. Could Costco Launch a Revival in 2025?
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Labor Board Says Google Should Have to Bargain With Contractors’ Union
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