#ai-impact

#ai-impact

The evolution of human communication has been about removing whatever bottleneck is in this value chain. Before humans could write, information could only be conveyed orally; that meant that the creation, vocalization, delivery, and consumption of an idea were all one-and-the-same.

Brain rot, now defined as a perceived loss of intelligence due to overconsumption of unchallenging content, lacks scientific evidence of cognitive harm.

We don't monitor keystrokes. We don't care if someone is building a pitch deck in a café in London or reviewing press targets from their lake house in Wisconsin.

A recent study showed that programmers were actually 19% slower when using AI coding assistance compared to coding without it, indicating inefficiencies in AI use.

The general trend so far in 2025 has been way more AI slop than ever before (about 20 percent of all submissions) as we have averaged about two security report submissions per week.

The problem here isn't just that an AI might 'break' and go rogue; the danger of an AI taking matters into its own hands can arise even when the model is working as intended on a technical level.

"Workers are feeling disempowered. They're looking for these social cues and overinterpreting social cues because of that insecurity."

In a rapidly evolving business landscape, change is a constant, necessitating a transition towards change readiness instead of traditional change management. This entails fostering a culture that prioritizes flexibility and adaptability among employees.

If you like to write a lot, can you use that to be a better IT professional? Can you use those skills to build better sales pitches?

Marchese highlighted the changing landscape of retail media due to AI assistants like ChatGPT: "That doesn't exist in a world where I just ask ChatGPT, 'What are the best batteries to get? Okay, buy me those batteries.'"

Marketers are recognizing the immediate impact of AI on their search strategies and taking steps to adapt before it fundamentally changes customer engagement.

Barclays equity analysts downgraded Interpublic Group, Omnicom Group, and WPP due to current low growth and challenges in adapting to AI technologies.

The way AI affects publishers is that when you search any term - from 'cancer' to 'Kim Kardashian' - AI presents you with their own answer drawn from websites but lacking links.

The release of Jurassic Park 32 years ago marked a moment in cinematic history with groundbreaking CGI; however, it led to a reliance on formulaic storytelling.

Since May 2024, the percentage of news searches leading to no click-throughs has risen from 56% to almost 69% as of May 2025.

Several outlets reported Microsoft's plans to conduct another cull today, with all generally agreeing that the Windows shop planned to eliminate around 9,000 positions across teams, geographies, and seniority levels.

When publishers choose to use Offerwall, they can offer audiences a number of ways to access content.

This significant shift towards freelancers is driven by a strong demand for flexibility, as businesses face hiring challenges and high salary expectations, making the flexible workforce a critical asset.

The surge of bot traffic to media sites indicates significant shifts in how digital content is accessed, challenging traditional revenue models for publishers.

Cloud repatriation and digital sovereignty are becoming central issues for organizations, as data control and geopolitical factors increasingly influence tech partnerships and service adoption.

Those using AI weren't just mentally idle - they were neurologically disengaged.

In 1984, Apple Computer introduced the Macintosh with a Super Bowl commercial that changed the world for graphic designers. The ad begins with a Big Brother totalitarian speaker from George Orwell's 1984 barking commands to a subservient audience. He is interrupted by a woman swinging a mallet, smashing the image of the authoritarian speaker while the narrator promises: 1984 will not be like 1984.