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  • Hollywood studios take aim at ‘ultra-realistic’ AI video tool

    Major US studios have demanded that a powerful new AI video tool, launched by TikTok’s Chinese owner ByteDance, must “immediately cease” infringing copyright with its clips based on existing films and shows. Many of the clips are based on real actors, TV shows and films, and the Motion Picture …

  • Google’s Quiet AI Advancements: Gemini App’s New Task Automation Features

    On March 23, 2026, Martin Peers from “The Information” reported that Google has discreetly launched a new feature in its Gemini app on select Pixel and Samsung phones, allowing users to automate tasks like ordering an Uber or a meal via DoorDash. This task automation functionality, which shows Google’s quiet approach compared to OpenAI’s more…

  • Unpacking the AI Gold Rush: Insights from 14 VC Theses on AI-Native Service Providers

    In recent months, leading venture capital firms have been actively publishing their investment theses on AI-native service providers, signaling a significant interest in this sector. This excitement is driven by the potential of AI to revolutionize industries and the promising opportunities these AI-focused companies present, as analyzed through 14 different theses.

  • Analyzing Trends: Highlights from ‘The Week in Charts’

    The “Week in Charts” article by McKinsey & Company highlights key data visualizations on topics like brain capital and private equity deals, providing insights into economic and social trends. This series delivers a visual representation of current data-driven stories, focusing on significant developments and quantifiable insights to inform readers.

  • Brands Like P&G and Crocs Embrace Bite-Sized Storytelling in Mobile Soap Operas

    Advertisers such as P&G, Crocs, and Maybelline are integrating their products into the plotlines of brief, soapy serials designed for mobile viewing. This strategy aims to captivate audiences with concise entertainment that seamlessly incorporates brand promotions, appealing to consumers who prefer quick, accessible content on their phones.

  • ChatGPT’s Impact on OTAs: Delays, Market Reactions, and Emerging Travel Tech Opportunities

    In 2025, OpenAI’s decision to delay its “Checkout” feature for ChatGPT, which would have allowed users to book travel directly through the platform, temporarily relieved online travel agencies (OTAs) and led to a positive stock reaction for major OTAs on March 4th. Meanwhile, the travel and mobility tech sector sees venture capital activity at a…

  • How AI is Reshaping Markets: The Rise of Fragmentation in the Digital Age

    Based on the intuition that AI will fragment markets, many believe that the ease of creating software now allows new entrants to challenge established players, potentially leading to increased competition and market diversity. This potential shift is driven by AI’s capability to lower barriers to entry, enabling smaller companies to innovate and compete more effectively…

  • Bridging Worlds: Navigating the Intersection of Technology and Humanity

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  • Walmart Reports ChatGPT Checkout Integration Underperforms Compared to Direct Website Navigation

    Walmart reported that integrating ChatGPT into their checkout process resulted in performance that was three times worse compared to when users were redirected to Walmart’s website. The company highlighted this finding as part of their assessment of ChatGPT’s effectiveness in streamlining online shopping experiences.

  • Smart roads: Paving the path to a digital future

    Discover the road ahead ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Share this email Brought to you by Kelly Ungerman ([email protected]) and Sal Arora ([email protected]), global leaders of McKinsey’s Travel, Logistics & Infrastructure Practice New from McKinsey & Company Smart roads: Paving the path to a digital future Adopting the right technologies could enable…

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