AI in Marketing

Google's AI Search Overhaul, OpenAI's Cybersecurity Push, and Bluesky's Kremlin Battle

In this episode of The Monthly Signal: AI in Marketing, we explore Google's ambitious transformation of its search engine with a conversational AI-driven approach, sparking user criticism and interest in alternative search engines like Kagi and DuckDuckGo. OpenAI's GPT-5.5-Cyber model is set to bolster Japan's cybersecurity defenses amid rising AI threats. Bluesky battles Russian influence operations as the Kremlin hacks real user accounts to spread propaganda. Spotify partners with Universal Music Group to offer AI-generated remixes, ensuring artist royalties. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services launches an AI initiative to combat fraud in healthcare programs. Nvidia reports record earnings but faces investor concerns over AI competition. Genesis AI strengthens its leadership team as it transitions to commercial scaling. Coupa acquires Tonkean to enhance AI-driven spend management capabilities. Finally, alcohol brands ramp up marketing investments for the upcoming World Cup in North America. Tune in for insights on how these developments could reshape the AI landscape and impact marketing strategies. Stan Berteloot [https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/] is a French-American 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 Chief Innovation Officer 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. The Monthly Signal: AI in Marketing A monthly roundup of the most salient, most read, most liked, and most consequential AI in marketing insights, with a focus on what actually changes how you work. → Subscribe here [https://getvoicestream.com/subscribe/0a304a5c-d44b-41af-baaa-adfb8064c917] Enjoy the show? Leave AI in Marketing a five-star rating [https://getvoicestream.com/rate/ai-in-marketing] — it takes ten seconds and helps more people find the podcast. Start your VoiceStream [https://getvoicestream.com/] free trial today! If you're trying to get on more podcasts, PodMatch.com [https://www.joinpodmatch.com/backinamerica] connects you directly with hosts who are actively looking for guests. Stan Berteloot [https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/] is a French-American 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 Chief Innovation Officer 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. The Monthly Signal: AI in Marketing A monthly roundup of the most salient, most read, most liked, and most consequential AI in marketing insights, with a focus on what actually changes how you work. → Subscribe here [https://getvoicestream.com/subscribe/0a304a5c-d44b-41af-baaa-adfb8064c917] Enjoy the show? Leave AI in Marketing a five-star rating [https://getvoicestream.com/rate/ai-in-marketing] — it takes ten seconds and helps more people find the podcast. Start your VoiceStream [https://getvoicestream.com/] free trial today! If you're trying to get on more podcasts, PodMatch.com [https://www.joinpodmatch.com/backinamerica] connects you directly with hosts who are actively looking for guests. 📚 SOURCES: * HTTPS://TECHCRUNCH.COM/2026/05/21/SIX-SEARCH-ENGINES-WORTH-TRYING-NOW-THAT-GOOGLE-ISNT-REALLY-GOOGLE-ANYMORE/ [https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/21/six-search-engines-worth-trying-now-that-google-isnt-really-google-anymore/] * HTTPS://WWW.PERPLEXITY.AI/PAGE/OPENAI-OFFERS-JAPAN-ITS-GPT-5-Z4WJG4WMTOY0V49N.5AXQA [https://www.perplexity.ai/page/openai-offers-japan-its-gpt-5-Z4wJg4wMToy0v49n.5axQA] * HTTPS://WWW.NYTIMES.COM/2026/05/21/BUSINESS/BLUESKY-RUSSIA-HACKING-ACCOUNTS.HTML [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/21/business/bluesky-russia-hacking-accounts.html] * HTTPS://WWW.THEVERGE.COM/AI-ARTIFICIAL-INTELLIGENCE/935379/SPOTIFY-UMG-AI-COVERS-REMIX [https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/935379/spotify-umg-ai-covers-remix] * HTTPS://THENEXTWEB.COM/NEWS/HHS-AI-FRAUD-DETECTION-FEDERAL-HEALTH-PROGRAMS [https://thenextweb.com/news/hhs-ai-fraud-detection-federal-health-programs] * HTTPS://WWW.BBC.COM/NEWS/ARTICLES/C759X9PQ3DPO [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c759x9pq3dpo] * HTTPS://WWW.HUMANOIDSDAILY.COM/NEWS/GENESIS-AI-BOLSTERS-LEADERSHIP-WITH-FORMER-X-AND-TESLA-EXECS-AHEAD-OF-HARDWARE-REVEAL [https://www.humanoidsdaily.com/news/genesis-ai-bolsters-leadership-with-former-x-and-tesla-execs-ahead-of-hardware-reveal] * HTTPS://WWW.PYMNTS.COM/ACQUISITIONS/2026/COUPA-ACQUIRES-TONKEAN-TO-EXPAND-AI-SPEND-MANAGEMENT/ [https://www.pymnts.com/acquisitions/2026/coupa-acquires-tonkean-to-expand-ai-spend-management/] * HTTPS://WWW.MARKETINGBREW.COM/STORIES/ALCOHOL-BRANDS-WORLD-CUP-MARKETING-SOCCER [https://www.marketingbrew.com/stories/alcohol-brands-world-cup-marketing-soccer]

DeepMind's Singularity Foothills, OpenAI's IPO, and AI Fraud: A Tech Revolution Unfolds

Welcome to The Monthly Signal: AI in Marketing, where we explore the latest developments in AI and their impact on the marketing landscape. In this episode, we delve into the highlights from Google I/O 2026, where DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis declared humanity is at the "foothills of the singularity," unveiling new AI advancements like the Gemini models and augmented reality hardware. OpenAI is gearing up for a potential IPO, collaborating with major financial institutions, while facing competition from Google and Anthropic. A finance employee at Arup was deceived into transferring $25.6 million through a sophisticated deepfake scam, highlighting the growing threat of AI-enabled fraud. Elon Musk's xAI reported significant operational losses, with plans to expand Grok's capabilities and potentially launch one of the largest IPOs in history. Airbnb is expanding its services to include boutique hotels and car rentals, leveraging AI to enhance customer service and operational efficiency. OpenAI has expanded its ChatGPT ads pilot to include financial services brands, marking a significant step in a highly regulated sector. NanoCo successfully raised $12 million for its security-focused NanoClaw, gaining attention from major tech players and AI researchers. Finally, optimizing SAP S/4HANA environments on AWS can significantly reduce cloud costs, emphasizing the importance of efficient resource management. Join us as we unpack these stories and explore their implications for the future of AI in marketing. Subscribe and leave us a five-star rating to help more people discover the podcast. Enjoy the show! Stan Berteloot [https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/] is a French-American 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 Chief Innovation Officer 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. The Monthly Signal: AI in Marketing A monthly roundup of the most salient, most read, most liked, and most consequential AI in marketing insights, with a focus on what actually changes how you work. → Subscribe here [https://getvoicestream.com/subscribe/0a304a5c-d44b-41af-baaa-adfb8064c917] Enjoy the show? Leave AI in Marketing a five-star rating [https://getvoicestream.com/rate/ai-in-marketing] — it takes ten seconds and helps more people find the podcast. Start your VoiceStream [https://getvoicestream.com/] free trial today! If you're trying to get on more podcasts, PodMatch.com [https://www.joinpodmatch.com/backinamerica] connects you directly with hosts who are actively looking for guests. Stan Berteloot [https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/] is a French-American 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 Chief Innovation Officer 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. The Monthly Signal: AI in Marketing A monthly roundup of the most salient, most read, most liked, and most consequential AI in marketing insights, with a focus on what actually changes how you work. → Subscribe here [https://getvoicestream.com/subscribe/0a304a5c-d44b-41af-baaa-adfb8064c917] Enjoy the show? Leave AI in Marketing a five-star rating [https://getvoicestream.com/rate/ai-in-marketing] — it takes ten seconds and helps more people find the podcast. Start your VoiceStream [https://getvoicestream.com/] free trial today! If you're trying to get on more podcasts, PodMatch.com [https://www.joinpodmatch.com/backinamerica] connects you directly with hosts who are actively looking for guests. 📚 SOURCES: * HTTPS://WWW.PERPLEXITY.AI/PAGE/DEEPMIND-CHIEF-SAYS-HUMANITY-I-UKJSFAMUSAMQG1NCFPXFUW [https://www.perplexity.ai/page/deepmind-chief-says-humanity-i-ukJSfAmuSAmQg1NcfPxfUw] * HTTPS://WWW.NYTIMES.COM/2026/05/20/TECHNOLOGY/OPENAI-IPO.HTML [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/20/technology/openai-ipo.html] * HTTPS://WWW.PYMNTS.COM/ARTIFICIAL-INTELLIGENCE-2/2026/AI-FRAUD-NOW-FAKES-THE-WHOLE-MEETING/ [https://www.pymnts.com/artificial-intelligence-2/2026/ai-fraud-now-fakes-the-whole-meeting/] * HTTPS://TECHCRUNCH.COM/2026/05/20/XAI-BURNED-6-4B-LAST-YEAR-SPACEXS-IPO-FILING-SHOWS-WHY-THE-SPENDING-IS-FAR-FROM-OVER/ [https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/20/xai-burned-6-4b-last-year-spacexs-ipo-filing-shows-why-the-spending-is-far-from-over/] * HTTPS://THENEXTWEB.COM/NEWS/AIRBNB-IS-ADDING-HOTELS-CAR-RENTALS-AND-LUGGAGE-STORAGE-AS-IT-EVOLVES-FROM-A-HOME-SHARING-APP-INTO-A-FULL-TRAVEL-PLATFORM [https://thenextweb.com/news/airbnb-is-adding-hotels-car-rentals-and-luggage-storage-as-it-evolves-from-a-home-sharing-app-into-a-full-travel-platform] * HTTPS://WWW.MARKETINGBREW.COM/STORIES/OPENAI-FINANCIAL-SERVICES-BRANDS-CHATGPT-ADS-PILOT [https://www.marketingbrew.com/stories/openai-financial-services-brands-chatgpt-ads-pilot] * HTTPS://TECHCRUNCH.COM/2026/05/20/NANOCLAW-CREATOR-TURNS-DOWN-20M-BUYOUT-OFFER-RAISES-12M-SEED-INSTEAD/ [https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/20/nanoclaw-creator-turns-down-20m-buyout-offer-raises-12m-seed-instead/] * HTTPS://DZONE.COM/ARTICLES/WHY-SAP-S4HANA-LANDSCAPE-DESIGN-IMPACTS-CLOUD-TCO [https://dzone.com/articles/why-sap-s4hana-landscape-design-impacts-cloud-tco]

Google's AI Agents, Meta's Layoffs, and AI's Impact on Trucking and Healthcare

The Monthly Signal: AI in Marketing In this episode, we dive into the latest AI developments from the Google I/O 2026 keynote, where Google unveiled new AI agents in Search that continuously update users on topics of interest, marking a shift from traditional search tools. We also explore Google's introduction of new AI models, Gemini 3.5 Flash and Omni, aimed at enhancing user experience and competing with OpenAI and Anthropic. We discuss AI-driven predictive maintenance transforming the trucking industry by reducing breakdown costs and downtime, and a study revealing a significant gap in AI visibility for brands across various sectors. In legal news, Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI was dismissed due to a missed statute of limitations, while a legal dispute between the Pentagon and AI company Anthropic raises questions about AI's role in national security. In the tech industry, Meta is laying off 8,000 employees as it pivots to focus on AI, with significant investments planned for AI development. Meanwhile, xAI, Elon Musk's AI company, launches the "Skills" feature for its AI assistant, Grok, enhancing its functionality. Join us for a comprehensive look at these stories and their implications for the future of AI in marketing. Stan Berteloot [https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/] is a French-American 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 Chief Innovation Officer 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. The Monthly Signal: AI in Marketing A monthly roundup of the most salient, most read, most liked, and most consequential AI in marketing insights, with a focus on what actually changes how you work. → Subscribe here [https://getvoicestream.com/subscribe/0a304a5c-d44b-41af-baaa-adfb8064c917] Enjoy the show? Leave AI in Marketing a five-star rating [https://getvoicestream.com/rate/ai-in-marketing] — it takes ten seconds and helps more people find the podcast. Start your VoiceStream [https://getvoicestream.com/] free trial today! If you're trying to get on more podcasts, PodMatch.com [https://www.joinpodmatch.com/backinamerica] connects you directly with hosts who are actively looking for guests. Stan Berteloot [https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/] is a French-American 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 Chief Innovation Officer 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. The Monthly Signal: AI in Marketing A monthly roundup of the most salient, most read, most liked, and most consequential AI in marketing insights, with a focus on what actually changes how you work. → Subscribe here [https://getvoicestream.com/subscribe/0a304a5c-d44b-41af-baaa-adfb8064c917] Enjoy the show? Leave AI in Marketing a five-star rating [https://getvoicestream.com/rate/ai-in-marketing] — it takes ten seconds and helps more people find the podcast. Start your VoiceStream [https://getvoicestream.com/] free trial today! If you're trying to get on more podcasts, PodMatch.com [https://www.joinpodmatch.com/backinamerica] connects you directly with hosts who are actively looking for guests. 📚 SOURCES: * HTTPS://TECHCRUNCH.COM/2026/05/19/HOW-TO-USE-GOOGLES-NEW-AI-AGENTS-TO-GO-BEYOND-YOUR-STANDARD-SEARCHES/ [https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/19/how-to-use-googles-new-ai-agents-to-go-beyond-your-standard-searches/] * HTTPS://WWW.CNBC.COM/2026/05/19/GOOGLE-AI-ULTRA-GEMINI-SPARK-OMNI.HTML [https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/19/google-ai-ultra-gemini-spark-omni.html] * HTTPS://WWW.PYMNTS.COM/ARTIFICIAL-INTELLIGENCE-2/2026/AI-TARGETS-TRUCKINGS-15-BILLION-BREAKDOWN-PROBLEM/ [https://www.pymnts.com/artificial-intelligence-2/2026/ai-targets-truckings-15-billion-breakdown-problem/] * HTTPS://WWW.SEARCHENGINEJOURNAL.COM/AI-SEO-MENTIONS-STUDY-VICTORIOUS-SPA/575040/ [https://www.searchenginejournal.com/ai-seo-mentions-study-victorious-spa/575040/] * HTTPS://WWW.THENEURON.AI/EXPLAINER-ARTICLES/ELON-VS-ALTMAN-UPDATE-ELON-LOST-HERES-WHY/ [https://www.theneuron.ai/explainer-articles/elon-vs-altman-update-elon-lost-heres-why/] * HTTPS://WWW.CONSULTANCY-ME.COM/NEWS/AMP/13424/HEALTHCARE-LEADERS-FACE-SIGNIFICANT-GAP-BETWEEN-AI-EXPECTATIONS-AND-SCALED-ADOPTION [https://www.consultancy-me.com/news/amp/13424/healthcare-leaders-face-significant-gap-between-ai-expectations-and-scaled-adoption] * HTTPS://PHEMEX.COM/NEWS/ARTICLE/XAI-INTRODUCES-SKILLS-FEATURE-TO-ENHANCE-GROKS-MEMORY-83335 [https://phemex.com/news/article/xai-introduces-skills-feature-to-enhance-groks-memory-83335] * HTTPS://WWW.AUDACY.COM/KRLD/NEWS/BUSINESS/AI-ANTHROPIC-TRUMP-SECURITY-RISK-A8CFD07B4D975DDFC5BE7E016ED3DDCE# [https://www.audacy.com/krld/news/business/ai-anthropic-trump-security-risk-a8cfd07b4d975ddfc5be7e016ed3ddce#] * HTTPS://WWW.NYTIMES.COM/2026/05/19/TECHNOLOGY/META-LAYOFFS-AI.HTML [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/19/technology/meta-layoffs-ai.html]

AI Innovations and Challenges: Anthropic's Growth, Salesforce's Slackbot, and AI's Impact on Jobs

Welcome to The Monthly Signal: AI in Marketing, where we explore the latest trends and insights in AI's impact on the marketing landscape. This month, we delve into Content Studio's integration with VoiceStream, enabling seamless conversion of written content into audio formats for consultants and marketers. We also examine the growing public concern over AI's societal impact, with figures like Sam Altman and Elon Musk facing backlash. Anthropic's acquisition of Stainless highlights strategic moves in AI infrastructure, while Salesforce's use of AI to monitor employee communications raises privacy concerns. Additionally, we discuss Anthropic's infrastructure challenges due to surging demand and the mixed reactions to AI in academia. Finally, we touch on AI-driven advertising's potential and the ongoing tech layoffs reshaping the industry. Stay informed and subscribe for more insights on how AI is transforming marketing. Stan Berteloot [https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/] is a French-American 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 Chief Innovation Officer 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. The Monthly Signal: AI in Marketing A monthly roundup of the most salient, most read, most liked, and most consequential AI in marketing insights, with a focus on what actually changes how you work. → Subscribe here [https://getvoicestream.com/subscribe/0a304a5c-d44b-41af-baaa-adfb8064c917] Enjoy the show? Leave AI in Marketing a five-star rating [https://getvoicestream.com/rate/ai-in-marketing] — it takes ten seconds and helps more people find the podcast. Start your VoiceStream [https://getvoicestream.com/] free trial today! If you're trying to get on more podcasts, PodMatch.com [https://www.joinpodmatch.com/backinamerica] connects you directly with hosts who are actively looking for guests. Stan Berteloot [https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/] is a French-American 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 Chief Innovation Officer 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. The Monthly Signal: AI in Marketing A monthly roundup of the most salient, most read, most liked, and most consequential AI in marketing insights, with a focus on what actually changes how you work. → Subscribe here [https://getvoicestream.com/subscribe/0a304a5c-d44b-41af-baaa-adfb8064c917] Enjoy the show? Leave AI in Marketing a five-star rating [https://getvoicestream.com/rate/ai-in-marketing] — it takes ten seconds and helps more people find the podcast. Start your VoiceStream [https://getvoicestream.com/] free trial today! If you're trying to get on more podcasts, PodMatch.com [https://www.joinpodmatch.com/backinamerica] connects you directly with hosts who are actively looking for guests. 📚 SOURCES: * HTTPS://GETVOICESTREAM.COM/ [https://getvoicestream.com/] * HTTPS://WWW.NYTIMES.COM/2026/05/08/MAGAZINE/AI-POPULISM-BACKLASH-ALTMAN.HTML [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/08/magazine/ai-populism-backlash-altman.html] * HTTPS://TECHCRUNCH.COM/2026/05/18/ANTHROPIC-HAS-ACQUIRED-THE-DEV-TOOLS-STARTUP-USED-BY-OPENAI-GOOGLE-AND-CLOUDFLARE/ [https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/18/anthropic-has-acquired-the-dev-tools-startup-used-by-openai-google-and-cloudflare/] * HTTPS://TECH.YAHOO.COM/AI/DEALS/ARTICLES/SALESFORCE-CEO-MARC-BENIOFF-USES-173219823.HTML [https://tech.yahoo.com/ai/deals/articles/salesforce-ceo-marc-benioff-uses-173219823.html] * HTTPS://WWW.SEARCHENGINEJOURNAL.COM/ANTHROPICS-INFRASTRUCTURE-CRISIS-WHAT-IT-MEANS-FOR-MARKETERS-SEO-PROS/574258/ [https://www.searchenginejournal.com/anthropics-infrastructure-crisis-what-it-means-for-marketers-seo-pros/574258/] * HTTPS://WWW.BBC.COM/NEWS/ARTICLES/CE8PQD54QNEO [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8pqd54qneo] * HTTPS://THEMEDIAONLINE.CO.ZA/2026/05/CONSUMERS-DONT-HATE-AI-ADS-THEY-HATE-BAD-ADS/ [https://themediaonline.co.za/2026/05/consumers-dont-hate-ai-ads-they-hate-bad-ads/] * HTTPS://WWW.PERPLEXITY.AI/PAGE/TECH-LAYOFFS-IN-2026-NEAR-LAST-ULLQ19LRQR2GL3ZT7DG09W [https://www.perplexity.ai/page/tech-layoffs-in-2026-near-last-uLLQ19LrQr2gl3Zt7Dg09w] * HTTPS://WWW.MARKETINGBREW.COM/STORIES/WHITE-SOXS-THEME-NIGHTS-POPE-HAT [https://www.marketingbrew.com/stories/white-soxs-theme-nights-pope-hat]

Figure AI's Robot Marathon, Vatican's AI Ethics, and Musk vs. OpenAI Trial Unfold

In this episode of "The Monthly Signal: AI in Marketing," we delve into the latest developments in AI and its impact across various sectors. Figure AI's livestream showcases humanoid robots processing over 33,000 packages, highlighting the potential of bipedal automation in logistics. Meanwhile, Pope Leo XIV establishes a Vatican study group on AI, advocating for an ethics-based approach in his upcoming encyclical. Commencement speeches in 2026 reveal mixed sentiments towards AI, with some speakers facing backlash from students. The Pentagon prioritizes AI in its military strategy, aiming to establish an "AI-first fighting force." Despite efforts by companies like OpenAI and Anthropic, AI safety measures are often bypassed, raising concerns about security vulnerabilities. Nectar Social secures $30 million in funding to expand its AI-powered marketing platform. A federal jury deliberates Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, questioning the organization's shift from nonprofit to for-profit. Finally, Chris Breslin of New York Life emphasizes the importance of adapting to AI advancements and maintaining high standards in communication. Tune in for a comprehensive overview of these pivotal AI stories. Stan Berteloot [https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/] is a French-American 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 Chief Innovation Officer 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. The Monthly Signal: AI in Marketing A monthly roundup of the most salient, most read, most liked, and most consequential AI in marketing insights, with a focus on what actually changes how you work. → Subscribe here [https://getvoicestream.com/subscribe/0a304a5c-d44b-41af-baaa-adfb8064c917] Enjoy the show? Leave AI in Marketing a five-star rating [https://getvoicestream.com/rate/ai-in-marketing] — it takes ten seconds and helps more people find the podcast. Start your VoiceStream [https://getvoicestream.com/] free trial today! If you're trying to get on more podcasts, PodMatch.com [https://www.joinpodmatch.com/backinamerica] connects you directly with hosts who are actively looking for guests. Stan Berteloot [https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/] is a French-American 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 Chief Innovation Officer 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. The Monthly Signal: AI in Marketing A monthly roundup of the most salient, most read, most liked, and most consequential AI in marketing insights, with a focus on what actually changes how you work. → Subscribe here [https://getvoicestream.com/subscribe/0a304a5c-d44b-41af-baaa-adfb8064c917] Enjoy the show? Leave AI in Marketing a five-star rating [https://getvoicestream.com/rate/ai-in-marketing] — it takes ten seconds and helps more people find the podcast. Start your VoiceStream [https://getvoicestream.com/] free trial today! 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