This week's AI and marketing highlights: NVIDIA's GTC 2025 announcements, X's $1B funding, Google's Gemini AI upgrades, and more.
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X (formerly Twitter) just locked in $1 billion in new equity funding, pushing its valuation to $32 billion. The cash will help pay down debt and fuel product innovation. Under Elon Musk’s leadership, X is doubling down on its transformation—will it pay off?
Instagram is testing AI-generated comments, offering users pre-written responses tailored to posts. While this could boost engagement, it also raises concerns about authenticity and misinformation. Is AI-enhanced interaction the future of social media, or just another step toward less human connection?
Oracle is closing in on a deal to help TikTok avoid a U.S. ban by vouching for its security in exchange for a stake in its U.S. operations. While this could ease government concerns, regulatory hurdles and algorithm access remain sticking points. Will this be enough to keep TikTok alive in the U.S.?
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