Market research stories
Many firms are still wrestling with trust and governance as analysts spend 3.7 hours a week correcting AI outputs, survey data shows.
Tighter emissions rules and diesel freight demand are expected to lift AdBlue sales to USD $41.5 billion by 2033, the report says.
Four in five advertisers would shift spend to the open web if agentic AI tools matched search and social performance, Taboola's survey found.
Customer experience buyers are rewarding platforms that tie service quality to revenue gains, with RingCentral standing out in Metrigy's latest study.
The Australian startup is targeting a fast-growing market as marketing teams seek clearer guidance from data rather than more automated content.
Worries over accuracy and human skills are tempering the rapid rise in personal use of generative AI, despite wider adoption across five markets.
Fragmented knowledge and search systems are leaving many firms with AI tools they distrust, despite rising budgets and heavy spending.
Human oversight remains a red line for many policyholders, with only 30% of UK consumers happy for insurers to use AI on pricing decisions.
Small firms could save hours on admin as the free assistant turns sales data into plain-language answers inside Square's platform.
The five-year deal could ease upfront costs for fans and boost spending on tickets, food and merchandise at one of Australia's busiest arenas.
Many legitimate calls are being ignored as scam fears and opaque AI use erode trust in contact centres across the UK.
Privacy worries and mistrust are slowing AI uptake among Kiwi small firms, despite 61% already using the technology, Xero says.
Trust in online retail is at risk, with 72% of UK shoppers worried AI-generated product recommendations could mislead them.
Prospective buyers are increasingly using AI and other digital tools to navigate an unsettled housing market, with 59% feeling more confident than a year ago.
A UK fan survey found 46% rate the app quickest for sports scores, as demand grows for live data services alongside broadcasts.
That pace could help ZURU capture fleeting social media trends before rivals, as one product heads for USD $20 million in first-year sales.
Advertisers face a more split World Cup audience in Australia, with 31% expected to switch between TV and BVOD during matches.
Regulatory uncertainty is slowing UK investment even as 81% of chief executives rank AI a top priority, a Dataiku survey found.
AI workloads and cost controls are set to push Australian public cloud spending up 17.9% to AUD $33.6 billion in 2026.
Unexpected fees are pushing some US small businesses to cut retirement perks, as a survey found higher costs and more admin burden.