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SXSW 2026: AI dominates the conversation in Austin
Convo Media CEO Monique Harris explores the tension between human creativity and AI at SXSW.
by Monique Harris – Mar 16, 2026
Why marketers are talking about ‘taste’ and what it looks like in practice
In an era of endless AI slop, marketers are relying on human ‘taste’ and authentic visuals to build real connections.
by Kate Rourke – Mar 5, 2026
ACAM launches ART to turn AI adoption into accountable performance
The system offers CMOs and senior marketing leaders a structured framework for implementing AI.
by Vihan Mathur – Mar 4, 2026
'You don’t owe anyone drama': Jim’s Group AI goes off-script offering customer life advice
Woolworths walked so Jim could run.
by Natasha Lee – Mar 4, 2026
Trump’s AI showdown: a ticking time bomb for Aussie enterprise
The Pentagon just blacklisted Anthropic. Australian media and tech agencies face a ticking compliance timebomb.
by Duane Hatherly – Mar 2, 2026
ByteDance vs Hollywood: What makes up the ‘grey area’ in AI and IP
Real, borrowed, or stolen?
by Vihan Mathur – Feb 17, 2026
Why Clive Dickens believes AI can protect creatives and journalists
The Meliora Company founder is firm in his belief that AI can be used to our advantage.
by Natasha Lee – Feb 16, 2026
Meliora Ventures launches $4.6m AI-focused pre-seed fund
It's targeting early-stage, CTO-led startups.
by Natasha Lee – Feb 11, 2026
AI advertising needs balance, not blind automation
AI offers efficiency, but agencies risk losing control. Shai Luft argues for balance to keep strategic learning alive.
by Shai Luft – Feb 10, 2026
The agentic AI future: As disruptive as programmatic
DoubleVerify’s Dan Slivjanovski on why the agentic web breaks the traditional advertising model.
by Duane Hatherly – Jan 28, 2026
Ads enter the chat as OpenAI squares up Google’s Gemini
From now on, every prompt may be used as a commercialised pathway.
by Vihan Mathur – Jan 19, 2026
Grok AI's 'extra layer of protection' amid deepfake scandal fails
Over 20,000 Grok-generated images were predominantly women, with around two per cent minors.
by Vihan Mathur – Jan 16, 2026
Woolworths and Google team up for AI shopping agent
Google Gemini will power 'Olive' to plan meals and add items to Woolworths online carts, launching later this year.
by Mediaweek – Jan 13, 2026
GenAI video: Disney buys the future, brands fumble the present
Disney has dropped a $1 billion bet on OpenAI, licensing characters for generative AI video.
by Duane Hatherly – Dec 16, 2025
TRA warns brands are losing trust to AI platforms
They've become the equivalent to the white coats seen in toothpaste ads.
by Makayla Muscat – Dec 16, 2025
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