Catégorie : Research
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Sloan Dean Launches AIHG: Pioneering AI-Native Hotel Management for Enhanced Efficiency
Sloan Dean launched AI Hospitality Group (AIHG), the first AI-native hotel management company, using over 60 autonomous AI agents for back-office operations, aiming at a 500+ basis point increase in GOP margins. AIHG received $30 million from Astound Ventures, deploying $8 million in 10 companies. Concurrently, Booking.com highlighted a balanced multi-channel booking distribution, while Actabl…
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AI Agents Tend to Ignore Sponsored Listings in E-Commerce Searches, Research Finds
An experiment with Meta’s AI agent, Muse, revealed that it consistently ignores sponsored listings in Walmart’s search results for “AAA batteries,” despite their visibility in the browser. This behavior, documented in prior research, indicates that the presence of a sponsored tag reduces an agent’s likelihood of selection due to perceived credibility costs. Researchers highlight a…
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Bangkok’s Suan Dusit Arun Rooftop Park Reports Strong Visitor Numbers and Environmental Benefits in First Year
Suan Dusit Arun, a public rooftop park in Bangkok’s Dusit Central Park, celebrated its first anniversary on September 3, 2026. Spanning 11,200 sq m, the park recorded 951,000 visitors in its first year, demonstrating the demand for green spaces. It features 184 plant varieties, supports biodiversity, and reduces stormwater runoff by 30-50%. It hosted 43…
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Assessing Political Bias in Large Language Models: A Spectrum-Based Evaluation
The report evaluates political bias in large language models (LLMs) by measuring responses to politically sensitive questions across various topics. A bias spectrum is created by eliciting responses from specific political perspectives, such as left-wing versus right-wing. Each model’s neutral response is projected onto this spectrum, yielding a bias score between -1 and +1. Scores…
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Power Conversion Technologies to Drive $29 Billion Data Center Market by 2030, McKinsey Reports
McKinsey projects the data center power conversion equipment market to reach $29 billion by 2030. This sector, crucial for data centers converting DC to AC and vice versa, is driven by the need for higher power densities and efficient uninterruptible power supply systems. North America will remain the largest market, expected to contribute $11 billion,…
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AI Search Impact on Brand Visibility: Study Shows Top Brands Dominate, Many Left Unseen
In April 2026, Linksii analyzed 268 queries across 200 brands, examining 7,278 citations. It found that 52% of brands didn’t appear in their category’s AI search results, while the top 3 brands garnered 78% of AI visibility. Geonimo reported similar findings, with the top 10% of brands receiving 68% of mentions. The study highlights the…
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OpenAI Unveils AI-Powered Advertising Solutions: Sponsored Agents, Marketing Tools, and HubSpot Integrations
OpenAI has introduced new AI-powered advertising solutions. These include Sponsored Agents, which are AI-driven entities designed to enhance engagement and marketing tools tailored for marketers. Additionally, OpenAI has integrated its services with platforms like HubSpot, aiming to streamline marketing processes and improve advertising efficiency through advanced artificial intelligence capabilities.
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Understanding Banger Ads: Key Indicators and Strategies for High-Impact Advertising Campaigns
A “banger ad” is a high-performing advertisement that rapidly absorbs the advertising budget and drives conversions. Day 1 of a banger ad typically sees a high hook rate and initial conversions from a warm audience. By Day 3, the ad reaches a cold audience, maintaining a high conversion rate and CPM. Day 7 sees budget…
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Global Farmer Insights Survey Reveals Decreased Spending Intentions Amid Rising Input Costs
Farm economics are under pressure as strong yields lower commodity prices, while input costs remain high. McKinsey’s Global Farmer Insights survey reveals a significant drop in spending intent since 2024, led by Argentina (49%), Canada (29%), India (28%), and Brazil (24%). This shift in sentiment challenges agriculture stakeholders to adapt their investment and innovation strategies,…
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McKinsey’s recent study highlights the impact of AI adoption in businesses. While AI enhances individual productivity, many enterprises haven’t seen earnings growth. 40% of large organizations report scaling AI, up from 27% last year. However, only 37% report an impact on enterprise-level EBIT. The research, featuring insights from Dan Tinkoff, Lieven Van der Veken, and…