AI in Marketing

AI-Driven Black Friday, Google's Agent Payments, and Nvidia's Automation Push

In this episode of AI in Marketing, we explore how brands are preparing for a Black Friday influenced by AI agents, focusing on building "algorithmic trust" to ensure their products are recommended by AI tools. Amanda Bailey from VML discusses the shift from traditional shopping frenzies to AI-driven commerce, where pre-programmed agents monitor deals in advance. Despite 68% of global consumers having tried AI tools, only 2% currently use AI for purchases, indicating potential growth. New tools from OpenAI, like Pulse and Atlas, are expected to boost AI adoption by offering personalized updates and proactive shopping suggestions. We also delve into Google's Agent Payments Protocol, which is reshaping commerce by allowing AI agents to autonomously conduct transactions, challenging existing payment systems. This development raises questions about identity, liability, and consent under current regulations. CoPlane's AI-native software is transforming enterprise operations by automating key finance and operations tasks, reducing manual labor and administrative costs. Early adopters report significant operational improvements. Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang emphasizes the importance of automating tasks with AI, despite automation fears. Nvidia plans to continue hiring aggressively, reflecting a broader industry trend of integrating AI into daily tasks. David Boice highlights the pitfalls of fragmented customer experience systems, emphasizing the need for seamless integration to avoid revenue losses and enhance customer interactions. Waymo is expanding its autonomous driving services to five new cities, focusing on safety and community engagement as it grows globally. In the culinary world, AI-generated cooking advice is impacting traditional recipe creators, with some reporting significant declines in traffic. AI-generated summaries often contain inaccuracies, leading to potential culinary mishaps. Stay tuned for more insights from AI in Marketing, returning on Tuesday, December 2. Join Stan Berteloot and Snezhi Torodova for a LinkedIn Live session on December 11 at 10 AM EST to explore how AI supports real-world marketing practice. Stan Berteloot [https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/] is a French journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture. As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing [https://www.nytromarketing.com/], he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics. Start your VoiceStream [https://getvoicestream.com/] free trial today! Stan Berteloot [https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/] is a French journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture. As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing [https://www.nytromarketing.com/], he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics. Start your VoiceStream [https://getvoicestream.com/] free trial today! 📚 SOURCES: * HTTPS://WWW.MARKETINGBREW.COM/STORIES/ALGORITHMIC-TRUST-AI-AGENT-POWERED-BLACK-FRIDAY [https://www.marketingbrew.com/stories/algorithmic-trust-ai-agent-powered-black-friday] * HTTPS://WWW.PYMNTS.COM/ARTIFICIAL-INTELLIGENCE-2/2025/AI-AGENTS-TRIGGER-NEW-PAYMENTS-REGULATORY-QUESTIONS/ [https://www.pymnts.com/artificial-intelligence-2/2025/ai-agents-trigger-new-payments-regulatory-questions/] * HTTPS://WWW.PYMNTS.COM/BACK-OFFICE/2025/COPLANE-RAISES-14-MILLION-TO-BUILD-AI-NATIVE-SOFTWARE-THAT-ADDS-AUTOMATION-TO-ERPS/ [https://www.pymnts.com/back-office/2025/coplane-raises-14-million-to-build-ai-native-software-that-adds-automation-to-erps/] * HTTPS://WWW.AOL.COM/ARTICLES/NVIDIA-CEO-TOLD-EMPLOYEES-AI-100003912.HTML [https://www.aol.com/articles/nvidia-ceo-told-employees-ai-100003912.html] * HTTPS://MARTECH.ZONE/STOP-PATCHING-CX-WHY-INTEGRATION-IS-THE-NEW-STANDARD/ [https://martech.zone/stop-patching-cx-why-integration-is-the-new-standard/] * HTTPS://WAYMO.COM/BLOG/2025/11/SAFE-ROUTINE-READY-AUTONOMOUS-DRIVING-IN-NEW-CITIES [https://waymo.com/blog/2025/11/safe-routine-ready-autonomous-driving-in-new-cities] * HTTPS://GIZMODO.COM/A-NEW-WAY-TO-RUIN-THANKSGIVING-MAKING-AI-SLOP-RECIPES-2000691622 [https://gizmodo.com/a-new-way-to-ruin-thanksgiving-making-ai-slop-recipes-2000691622] * HTTPS://WWW.LINKEDIN.COM/EVENTS/AIASYOURMARKETINGENGINE-BUILD-P7396957037504471041/THEATER/ [https://www.linkedin.com/events/aiasyourmarketingengine-build-p7396957037504471041/theater/]

Claude Opus 4.5 Dominates AI Coding, Nytro's Marketing Innovation, and Altman-Ive's New Device

Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.5 has reclaimed the top spot in AI software coding benchmarks, surpassing Google's Gemini 3 Pro. Scoring over 80% on the SWE-bench, Opus 4.5 excels in software engineering tasks and outperforms human candidates on Anthropic's engineering tests. It is praised for its capabilities in powering AI agents and handling complex tasks like deep research and spreadsheet work. Enterprise clients report improved accuracy and efficiency, particularly in office automation and financial modeling. Opus 4.5 is now the default for premium subscribers and available via major cloud platforms. Anthropic is also expanding access to its Claude plugin for Chrome and Excel, enhancing its utility for Mac users. Stan Berteloot, Chief Innovation Officer at Nytro Marketing, has introduced The Nytro Value Proposition Engine, a tool designed to help B2B marketers create effective, segment-specific messaging. Unlike generic AI copy generators, this system is research-driven, focusing on building clear value propositions tailored to specific segments. It emphasizes human validation, urging marketers to integrate real-world insights from customer interactions. Loop marketing is reshaping how companies engage with customers, moving away from traditional funnels to create continuous growth cycles. HubSpot's Loop Marketing framework emphasizes ongoing customer interaction to drive business expansion. Companies like Instagram, Slack, and Dropbox exemplify this approach by turning user engagement into self-reinforcing loops. CrowdStrike's recent research reveals that China's DeepSeek-R1 language model injects up to 50% more security bugs when prompted with politically sensitive terms. This vulnerability is embedded in the model's decision-making process, creating a new threat vector where censorship mechanisms become exploitable. OpenAI has launched a new shopping research tool in ChatGPT, just in time for the holiday season. This feature aims to assist users in finding products and deals by acting as a personal shopping assistant. It offers a personalized shopping experience, allowing users to refine their searches by indicating preferences. Researchers at Harvard Medical School and the Centre for Genomic Regulation have developed an AI model named popEVE, which can identify disease-causing mutations in human proteins. This model could significantly improve diagnosis rates for rare diseases, offering a more precise and equitable approach to identifying harmful mutations. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and io Products creator Jony Ive are collaborating on a new AI-based hardware device that aims to redefine computing. The prototype is described as playful and simple, yet sophisticated, with a design that evokes a desire to touch or even "take a bite out of it." Stan Berteloot [https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/] is a French journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture. As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing [https://www.nytromarketing.com/], he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics. Start your VoiceStream [https://getvoicestream.com/] free trial today! Stan Berteloot [https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/] is a French journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture. As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing [https://www.nytromarketing.com/], he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics. Start your VoiceStream [https://getvoicestream.com/] free trial today! 📚 SOURCES: * HTTPS://WWW.FASTCOMPANY.COM/91448280/ANTHROPICS-NEW-CLAUDE-OPUS-4-5-CODING [https://www.fastcompany.com/91448280/anthropics-new-claude-opus-4-5-coding] * HTTPS://NYTRO-VALUE-PROP-ENGINE.ONRENDER.COM/ [https://nytro-value-prop-engine.onrender.com/] * HTTPS://BLOG.HUBSPOT.COM/MARKETING/LOOP-MARKETING-EXAMPLES [https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/loop-marketing-examples] * HTTPS://VENTUREBEAT.COM/SECURITY/DEEPSEEK-INJECTS-50-MORE-SECURITY-BUGS-WHEN-PROMPTED-WITH-CHINESE-POLITICAL [https://venturebeat.com/security/deepseek-injects-50-more-security-bugs-when-prompted-with-chinese-political] * HTTPS://WWW.ZDNET.COM/ARTICLE/CHATGPTS-NEW-SHOPPING-RESEARCH-TOOL-IS-FAST-FUN-AND-FREE-BUT-CAN-IT-OUT-SHOP-ME/ [https://www.zdnet.com/article/chatgpts-new-shopping-research-tool-is-fast-fun-and-free-but-can-it-out-shop-me/] * HTTPS://WWW.CRG.EU/EN/NEWS/AI-LEARNS-TREE-LIFE-SUPPORT-RARE-DISEASE-DIAGNOSIS [https://www.crg.eu/en/news/ai-learns-tree-life-support-rare-disease-diagnosis] * HTTPS://WWW.MACRUMORS.COM/2025/11/24/JONY-IVE-SAM-ALTMAN-AI-DEVICE-2/ [https://www.macrumors.com/2025/11/24/jony-ive-sam-altman-ai-device-2/]

AI's Ethical Dilemmas: OpenAI's ChatGPT, LingGuang's Rise, and X's Transparency Push

In this episode, we delve into the latest developments in AI and technology. OpenAI faces scrutiny over ChatGPT's impact on mental health, leading to wrongful death lawsuits and a push for improved safety measures. Meanwhile, AI workers express concerns about the ethical implications and reliability of generative AI, urging caution in its use for critical tasks. Elon Musk's X introduces a new feature to enhance user profile transparency, aiming to reduce inauthentic engagement. In marketing technology, Douglas Karr emphasizes the importance of integration for maximizing platform potential. Simplifying B2B website content is highlighted as a key strategy for improving lead conversion. Ant Group's LingGuang app rapidly rises in popularity, showcasing its potential in the global AI race. Finally, OpenMind's BrainPack aims to enhance robotic autonomy, with pre-orders now open for this innovative modular system. Join us as we explore these stories and their implications for the future of technology and AI. Stan Berteloot [https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/] is a French journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture. As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing [https://www.nytromarketing.com/], he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics. Start your VoiceStream [https://getvoicestream.com/] free trial today! Stan Berteloot [https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/] is a French journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture. As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing [https://www.nytromarketing.com/], he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics. Start your VoiceStream [https://getvoicestream.com/] free trial today! 📚 SOURCES: * HTTPS://WWW.NYTIMES.COM/2025/11/23/TECHNOLOGY/OPENAI-CHATGPT-USERS-RISKS.HTML [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/technology/openai-chatgpt-users-risks.html] * HTTPS://WWW.THEGUARDIAN.COM/TECHNOLOGY/2025/NOV/22/AI-WORKERS-TELL-FAMILY-STAY-AWAY [https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/nov/22/ai-workers-tell-family-stay-away] * HTTPS://TECHCRUNCH.COM/2025/11/21/X-BEGINS-ROLLING-OUT-THE-ABOUT-THIS-ACCOUNT-FEATURE-TO-USERS-PROFILES/ [https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/21/x-begins-rolling-out-the-about-this-account-feature-to-users-profiles/] * HTTPS://MARTECH.ZONE/MARKETING-TECHNOLOGY-FUTURE/ [https://martech.zone/marketing-technology-future/] * HTTPS://MARTECH.ZONE/CAPTURING-LEADS-ONLINE-WEBSITES/ [https://martech.zone/capturing-leads-online-websites/] * HTTPS://CA.NEWS.YAHOO.COM/ANT-GROUPS-LINGGUANG-VIBE-CODING-093000952.HTML [https://ca.news.yahoo.com/ant-groups-lingguang-vibe-coding-093000952.html] * HTTPS://WWW.HUMANOIDSDAILY.COM/FEED/OPENMIND-OPENS-PRE-ORDERS-FOR-BRAINPACK-BETTING-ON-A-UNIVERSAL-NERVOUS-SYSTEM-FOR-ROBOTS [https://www.humanoidsdaily.com/feed/openmind-opens-pre-orders-for-brainpack-betting-on-a-universal-nervous-system-for-robots]

Gemini 3 Pro Image, Mixup App, and ChatGPT: AI Innovations Reshape Creativity and Collaboration

In this episode, we delve into the latest advancements in AI technology and their implications across various sectors. First, we explore Google's new AI image model, Nano Banana Pro, officially known as Gemini 3 Pro Image. This model is revolutionizing enterprise workflows with its ability to generate high-quality, multimodal images, offering features like high-resolution outputs and real-time knowledge grounding. It's integrated across Google's AI stack, making it a versatile tool for automation and creative applications. Next, we discuss Mixup, an innovative iOS app that brings a social twist to AI photo editing. Users can create unique images using "recipes" and share their creations, enhancing the social experience of AI-generated art. The app launches globally on November 21, offering a new way to engage with AI creativity. We also cover OpenAI's launch of group chats for ChatGPT, transforming it into a collaborative platform for up to 20 participants. This feature enhances the social and interactive capabilities of ChatGPT, allowing users to work together on various tasks. In the realm of social media, a study highlights the effectiveness of peer-driven corrections in reducing misinformation. By analyzing X's Community Notes, researchers found that public corrections significantly increase the likelihood of authors deleting misleading posts. In education, students at the University of Staffordshire express frustration over AI-generated course materials, raising concerns about the value and integrity of their coding program. This situation underscores the challenges of integrating AI into educational settings. Finally, we examine the activities of PlushDaemon, a Chinese state-aligned group exploiting software updates to spy on organizations. This case emphasizes the importance of addressing digital vulnerabilities to enhance security. Join Stan Berteloot, a French journalist and AI expert, as he navigates these stories and more, offering insights into the evolving landscape of AI and its impact on society. Stan Berteloot [https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/] is a French journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture. As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing [https://www.nytromarketing.com/], he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics. Start your VoiceStream [https://getvoicestream.com/] free trial today! Stan Berteloot [https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/] is a French journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture. As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing [https://www.nytromarketing.com/], he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics. Start your VoiceStream [https://getvoicestream.com/] free trial today! 📚 SOURCES: * HTTPS://VENTUREBEAT.COM/AI/GOOGLES-UPGRADED-NANO-BANANA-PRO-AI-IMAGE-MODEL-HAILED-AS-ABSOLUTELY-BONKERS [https://venturebeat.com/ai/googles-upgraded-nano-banana-pro-ai-image-model-hailed-as-absolutely-bonkers] * HTTPS://TECHCRUNCH.COM/2025/11/20/MIXUP-IS-A-NEW-MAD-LIBS-STYLE-APP-FOR-CREATING-AI-IMAGES-FROM-PHOTOS-TEXT-AND-DOODLES/ [https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/20/mixup-is-a-new-mad-libs-style-app-for-creating-ai-images-from-photos-text-and-doodles/] * HTTPS://TECHCRUNCH.COM/2025/11/20/CHATGPT-LAUNCHES-GROUP-CHATS-GLOBALLY/ [https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/20/chatgpt-launches-group-chats-globally/] * HTTPS://WWW.FUTURITY.ORG/SOCIAL-MEDIA-FACT-CHECKS-MISINFORMATION-3306212/ [https://www.futurity.org/social-media-fact-checks-misinformation-3306212/] * HTTPS://WWW.THEGUARDIAN.COM/EDUCATION/2025/NOV/20/UNIVERSITY-OF-STAFFORDSHIRE-COURSE-TAUGHT-IN-LARGE-PART-BY-AI-ARTIFICIAL-INTELLIGENCE [https://www.theguardian.com/education/2025/nov/20/university-of-staffordshire-course-taught-in-large-part-by-ai-artificial-intelligence] * HTTPS://WWW.DARKREADING.COM/ENDPOINT-SECURITY/CHINESE-APT-ROUTERS-HIJACK-SOFTWARE-UPDATES [https://www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/chinese-apt-routers-hijack-software-updates] * HTTPS://WWW.REUTERS.COM/SUSTAINABILITY/CLIMATE-ENERGY/NO-FIRM-IS-IMMUNE-IF-AI-BUBBLE-BURSTS-GOOGLE-CEO-TELLS-BBC-2025-11-18/ [https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/no-firm-is-immune-if-ai-bubble-bursts-google-ceo-tells-bbc-2025-11-18/]

DeepMind's Robotics Push, Nvidia's Record Earnings, and AI's Role in Marketing & Cybersecurity

In this episode, we explore the latest developments in AI and robotics. Google DeepMind has recruited Aaron Saunders, former CTO of Boston Dynamics, to enhance its robotics focus, aligning with CEO Demis Hassabis' vision for the Gemini AI system. Meanwhile, Nytro Marketing is hosting a LinkedIn Live event on December 11 to discuss AI's impact on B2B marketing strategies. Nvidia reports record earnings, driven by its data center business and the demand for AI. In cybersecurity, concerns rise over agentic AI tools' vulnerabilities, with insights to be shared at Black Hat Middle East & Africa. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the anime Ghost in the Shell eerily predicted modern cybersecurity challenges. Shifts in SEO demand new strategies as AI and social media reshape the digital landscape. Lastly, Google launches Gemini 3, enhancing coding and search capabilities, marking its second AI model release this year. Stan Berteloot [https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/] is a French journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture. As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing [https://www.nytromarketing.com/], he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics. Start your VoiceStream [https://getvoicestream.com/] free trial today! Stan Berteloot [https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/] is a French journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture. As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing [https://www.nytromarketing.com/], he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics. Start your VoiceStream [https://getvoicestream.com/] free trial today! 📚 SOURCES: * HTTPS://WWW.WIRED.COM/STORY/GOOGLE-HIRES-CTO-BOSTON-DYNAMICS-DEMIS-HASSABIS-ANDROID/ [https://www.wired.com/story/google-hires-cto-boston-dynamics-demis-hassabis-android/] * HTTPS://WWW.LINKEDIN.COM/EVENTS/AIASYOURMARKETINGENGINE-BUILD-P7396957037504471041/THEATER/ [https://www.linkedin.com/events/aiasyourmarketingengine-build-p7396957037504471041/theater/] * HTTPS://TECHCRUNCH.COM/2025/11/19/NVIDIAS-RECORD-57B-REVENUE-AND-UPBEAT-FORECAST-QUIETS-AI-BUBBLE-TALK/ [https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/19/nvidias-record-57b-revenue-and-upbeat-forecast-quiets-ai-bubble-talk/] * HTTPS://WWW.DARKREADING.COM/APPLICATION-SECURITY/AI-ATTACK-SURFACE-AGENTS-CYBER-STAKES [https://www.darkreading.com/application-security/ai-attack-surface-agents-cyber-stakes] * HTTPS://TECHCRUNCH.COM/2025/11/19/HOW-THE-CLASSIC-ANIME-GHOST-IN-THE-SHELL-PREDICTED-THE-FUTURE-OF-CYBERSECURITY-30-YEARS-AGO/ [https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/19/how-the-classic-anime-ghost-in-the-shell-predicted-the-future-of-cybersecurity-30-years-ago/] * HTTPS://WWW.SEARCHENGINEJOURNAL.COM/GOOGLES-OLD-SEARCH-ERA-IS-OVER-HERES-WHAT-2026-SEO-WILL-REALLY-LOOK-LIKE/561410/ [https://www.searchenginejournal.com/googles-old-search-era-is-over-heres-what-2026-seo-will-really-look-like/561410/] * HTTPS://WWW.NYTIMES.COM/2025/11/18/TECHNOLOGY/GOOGLE-GEMINI-3.HTML [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/technology/google-gemini-3.html]