The Ultimate Guide to Generative AI
A curated American edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Generative AI (GenAI).
What to know about Generative AI
Generative AI is reshaping the digital landscape by powering advances across industries with its ability to create content, assist decision-making, and automate processes. From enhancing customer experience platforms and streamlining business workflows to transforming healthcare and cybersecurity, generative artificial intelligence is driving innovation and operational efficiency at an unprecedented scale.
Businesses and organisations are increasingly adopting generative AI technologies to harness its potential benefits, while also grappling with challenges such as data privacy, security risks, ethical considerations, and the need for robust governance. As generative AI solutions become core components of enterprise strategies, understanding their capabilities and implications is vital for staying competitive in today’s rapidly evolving digital economy.
Our stories explore practical deployments, emerging trends, and expert insights on generative AI’s impact across sectors, helping readers navigate its opportunities and challenges. Whether you are interested in the latest AI-driven product innovations, policy developments, or strategies for successful AI integration, this collection offers comprehensive information to keep you informed about the pivotal role of generative AI in transforming businesses and society.
American Generative AI News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Intersection opens OOH ad network to AI booking tools
Brands can now book digital billboards in minutes, as Intersection lets agencies plan and reserve campaigns through ChatGPT and Claude.
Spendflo launches Flo AI for mid-market procurement teams
Mid-market firms could cut procurement bottlenecks as Spendflo's Flo AI automates buying, contracts and invoices across existing systems.
Semify launches AI optimisation service for agencies
Agencies can now measure brand visibility in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews as Semify adds white-label reporting for local business clients.
Decile's Luma turns analytics into audiences in minutes
Ecommerce teams can now turn natural-language queries into campaign-ready customer segments in minutes, cutting delays between analysis and activation.
Workers embarrassed to ask help with workplace AI use
A cultural gap is slowing workplace AI adoption, with 42% of U.S. workers too embarrassed to ask colleagues for help, a survey finds.
OpenAI expands ChatGPT ads with self-serve manager
US advertisers can now buy ChatGPT placements directly, as OpenAI adds self-serve tools, click-based bidding and better measurement.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Generative AI
Atera offers fee-free Robin if AI misses support target
Cognizant launches Secure AI Services for enterprises
Gartner: AI layoffs do not improve returns on investment
Hyland named Leader in Gartner's 2026 document review
Digitate named a Leader in IDC's AIOps 2026 review
Featured News
Sage Intacct builds explainable AI into accounting
Accountants facing staff shortages may gain faster workflows, as Sage Intacct’s new agent exposes its calculations, sources and audit trail.
Sage branding itself on trust in AI world of 'big voices'
Trust is emerging as a selling point for finance software as Sage warns that opaque AI can leave CFOs answerable for costly errors.
Exclusive: Google Cloud accelerates shift to agentic data
Enterprises may soon design data systems for AI agents rather than staff, as Google Cloud adds real-time context, automation and cross-cloud access.
Exclusive: Google sees success with niche AI playbooks
Enterprises are under pressure to prove AI returns as Google pushes reusable, sector-specific playbooks into production across 19 industries.
Diligence the watchword as oversight lags AI governance
Most boards are using AI for routine tasks, but only 3% have woven it into risk oversight, leaving organisations exposed to fresh hazards.
Exclusive: Orderfox pushes into autonomous execution with Gieni ABX
Orderfox launches Gieni ABX on Microsoft Azure to push industrial AI beyond insights, automating workflows across enterprise systems with governance.
UiPath Accelerates AI in Software Development and Testing
UiPath is pushing AI deeper into software testing, promising autonomous agents that transform quality assurance and developers' roles.
Elastic says AI search & context now decide customer loyalty
Elastic argues that in an AI-obsessed market, robust search across messy data is the real foundation of trustworthy, profitable experiences.
Composable, process‑aware AI key to enterprise ROI
Process intelligence and composable architecture are emerging as the missing ingredients to turn fragile AI pilots into resilient, traceable value.
Expert Columns
Energy for AI, AI for energy: designing AI-ready data centres
Why Legal Services demand is about to grow, not shrink
AI can inspire travel, but it still can't book it. That's about to change
Why AI-powered security needs network telemetry across the hybrid cloud
Agent computers: The PC era, amplified
Adapting to change: How SEO specialists can leverage Google's generative AI update
The pros and cons of AI in content generation: all you need to know
Trust as a measurable asset for CMOs in the age of AI
AI proof over hype: In a market obsessed with scaling AI, smart organisations are obsessed with proof
Balancing AI's gold rush with rest, humanity & pace
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Generative AI News
Major banks join LTX for AI-powered bond trading platform
The addition of five Wall Street banks gives LTX deeper liquidity and board backing as it tries to win more corporate bond trading flow.
Daon launches AI workforce fraud tool for employers
Employers are facing deeper fake-job and account-takeover risks as Daon ties verification to hiring, access and recovery checks.
FIS & Anthropic launch AI agent for bank crime probes
Banks could cut anti-money laundering case reviews from hours to minutes, as the new system keeps data and audit trails inside FIS's controlled environment.
Canopy launches AI coworker for accounting automation
Accounting firms could cut admin bottlenecks as Canopy’s new AI tool handles onboarding, billing checks and document chasing inside its platform.
Miggo launches Pulse in bid to speed AI exploit response
It aims to cut the time security teams need to spot exploitable flaws and deploy temporary defences before attackers strike.
AI now powers most dangerous cyber threats, warns SANS
Defenders face faster, harder-to-stop attacks as SANS says AI is now built into phishing, malware and reconnaissance at scale.
Identity attack path management gains ground, survey finds
More firms are turning identity security budgets to attack path tools as hybrid and AI-heavy environments expose gaps in remediation.
Amazon & Veolia to use reclaimed water in Mississippi
The Mississippi site is set to become Amazon's first data centre in the state to cool operations with treated wastewater, easing pressure on local water supplies.
Home Depot rolls out AI voice agents across US stores
Callers will reach help faster at the retailer as AI now handles routine queries and service requests in US stores, while staff focus on shoppers.
Macy's launches AI shopping assistant on website & app
Shoppers can now get tailored product advice online as the retailer’s new tool expands from beta to all users after brisk testing.
KPMG launches AI assistant for month-end financial close
Month-end reporting could move faster for finance teams as a new assistant takes on routine close tasks while humans keep final sign-off.
Citi Wealth launches AI assistant Citi Sky for US clients
US wealth clients will get market insights and reminders from Citi Sky as Citi rolls out the AI assistant alongside advisors this summer.
Citi launches AI wealth assistant Citi Sky with Google
The rollout puts generative AI in front of Citigold clients as banks race to show it can aid investors without sidelining advisers.
Amberd.ai wins Procon Analytics deal for AI BI shift
Executives at Procon Analytics will get natural-language answers in seconds as Amberd.ai replaces slower dashboard reporting with an AI layer.
Agiloft launches Astra AI contract platform with free tier
A free entry point could speed adoption of contract AI as teams weigh sensitive data controls against rising compliance and commercial risks.
AutoZone completes Google Cloud migration, eyes AI
The retailer says the shift will improve system performance and set up its next phase of AI tools for operations and internal workflows.
Plaid says AI is reshaping consumer finance expectations
More than half of Americans used AI to manage money last year, as consumers increasingly expect financial apps to offer guidance, not just data.
AI saves small business leaders 6 to 10 hours a week
More than half of small business leaders report higher productivity after adopting AI, with spending linked to savings of up to 10 hours a week.
Q2 launches AI code tool for digital banking platform
Banks and credit unions could cut development cycles from weeks to days as the tool adds governed AI code generation to Q2's platform.
Treasure AI launches agentic platform for marketers
Marketers could cut manual campaign work as the new platform uses customer data and AI agents to trigger actions across channels in real time.
