Friday, May 15, 2026
Major AI platforms expand access while legal battles reshape industry dynamics and marketers grapple with performance limitations.
OpenAI Brings Codex to Mobile as Apple Partnership Sours
OpenAI’s Codex is now in the ChatGPT mobile app
OpenAI is going to let users access Codex, its desktop AI tool that can write code and use apps on your computer, from the ChatGPT app on your phone. Following the surge in popularity for Anthropic's Claude Code, OpenAI has been working quickly to try and catch up, including by...
OpenAI's mobile expansion of its coding agent and reported legal action against Apple signal shifting dynamics in AI platform partnerships that could impact marketing tech integrations.
Musk vs. Altman Trial Concludes with OpenAI's Future at Stake
Closing time
Today was closing arguments in the Musk v. Altman trial, and I almost feel bad writing about the unbelievable demolition derby I just witnessed. Steven Molo, Musk's lawyer, stumbled over his words. He at one point called Greg Brockman - a co-defendant - Greg Altman. He...
The high-profile legal battle over OpenAI's mission and governance reaches closing arguments, with potential implications for the entire AI industry's direction and commercial partnerships.
Meta Opens Ad Platform to Third-Party AI Tools
Meta opens ad stack to third-party AI tools
Meta opens ad stack to third-party AI tools ContentGrip
Meta's decision to integrate external AI solutions into its advertising stack could democratize advanced marketing capabilities and intensify competition among AI vendors.
AI Performance Boom Limited to Search and Social Channels
The AI performance boom is real, but it’s trapped in search and social - Marketing-Interactive
The AI performance boom is real, but it’s trapped in search and social Marketing-Interactive
New research reveals AI marketing gains are concentrated in specific channels, highlighting the need for CMOs to set realistic expectations about AI's current limitations.
FOX and New AI Marketing Platforms Target Performance Advertising
FOX launches AdStudio for AI-powered ad performance
FOX launches AdStudio for AI-powered ad performance ContentGrip
Media companies and startups are launching AI-powered advertising solutions, expanding options for marketers seeking automated campaign optimization.
Cannes Lions Adds AI Category as Industry Grapples with Creative Impact
7 New Things at Cannes Lions 2026
Stricter entry rules, a new AI award, PMG takes over WPP’s beach space, and more
The advertising industry's premier awards show introduces new AI recognition while marketers debate the balance between automation and human creativity.
Cerebras IPO Success Signals AI Investment Momentum
Cerebras raises $5.5B, then stock pops $108%, in the first huge tech IPO of 2026
A year ago, it looked like this day would never happen for Cerebras.
The AI chipmaker's strong public market debut reflects continued investor confidence in AI infrastructure, potentially benefiting marketing technology vendors.
Marketing Leaders Emphasize Human Skills Amid AI Adoption
Why I left a CMO job to market custom guitars—and become a better AI leader
Why I left a CMO job to market custom guitars—and become a better AI leader Ad Age
Industry executives stress that cultural intelligence and strategic thinking become more valuable as AI handles routine tasks, reshaping marketing team requirements.
Data Center Opposition Grows as AI Infrastructure Expands
Americans do not want AI data centers in their backyards
Over 70 percent of Americans oppose AI data center construction in their area, according to a new Gallup survey. Just 7 percent said they were "strongly" in favor of new data centers. According to Gallup, data centers are so strongly disliked that Americans would prefer to live...
Public resistance to AI data centers could impact future AI service availability and costs, creating potential constraints for marketing technology adoption.
AI Fatigue Emerges as Consumer Trust Challenge for Marketers
AI marketing meets AI fatigue. CMOs should pay attention
AI marketing meets AI fatigue. CMOs should pay attention PRWeek
Growing consumer skepticism toward AI-powered marketing creates new challenges for CMOs balancing automation benefits with authentic brand communication.