Exploring AI/ML and its implications for marketing education and practice -- an experiment in developing and applying tools to support categorisation, summary and analysis of news articles.

AI/ML in the News - Highlights 18 Apr 2025


This week, we've curated 30 articles on AI/ML, selecting the most pertinent for our audience. Our focus spans from the innovative yet concerning use of deepfake AI in job applications to the controversial proposal of replacing federal workers with AI systems. These developments underscore the urgent need for a nuanced understanding of AI's capabilities and limitations, as well as the ethical implications of its widespread adoption. As AI continues to reshape the landscape of education, employment, and governance, staying informed about these trends is crucial for educators, administrators, and students alike.
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AI/ML Marketing Roundup - 16 Apr 2025


This week, we identified 32 articles about AI/ML relevant to marketers and selected just the most interesting and relevant for you. From Meta's AI training on public content in the EU to GitHub's innovative no-code app builder, the landscape of AI in marketing is evolving rapidly. These developments offer exciting opportunities for marketers to enhance their understanding of consumers, streamline their workflows, and create more sophisticated products and services. However, they also raise important ethical and regulatory considerations that professionals must navigate carefully.
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AI/ML, Employability and Higher Education - Roundup 14 Apr 2025


This week we identified 8 articles about AI/ML relevant to university students, educators, researchers, and administrators from 23 articles about AI/ML. We selected just the most interesting and relevant for you. From AI-enhanced product development to deepfake job applicants, the articles highlight how AI is reshaping work across industries. For educators, the key takeaway is the need to prepare students for a rapidly evolving job market where AI augments human expertise but also threatens to automate certain skilled tasks. Critical thinking, domain knowledge, and the ability to work alongside AI systems emerge as crucial skills for future graduates.
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AI/ML in the News - Highlights 11 Apr 2025


This week, we identified 21 articles about AI/ML that are worth considering, selecting just the most interesting and relevant for you. Our focus is on groundbreaking developments in AI reasoning capabilities, as exemplified by the ARC-AGI test, which challenges our understanding of AI's current abilities and potential future impact. This progress in AI development has far-reaching implications for education, business applications, and societal considerations, prompting us to reconsider how we define and measure intelligence in both artificial and human contexts.
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AI/ML Marketing Roundup - 09 Apr 2025


This week, we identified 36 articles about AI/ML relevant to marketers and selected the most interesting and relevant for you. From American Express's innovative use of AI in customer service to Procter & Gamble's exploration of AI in product development, the articles highlight how AI is reshaping marketing strategies, enhancing customer experiences, and potentially revolutionizing product innovation. As marketers, these developments offer exciting opportunities to improve efficiency, personalize services, and drive innovation, while also raising important considerations about data privacy and the evolving role of human expertise in AI-augmented processes.
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AI/ML, Employability and Higher Education - Roundup 07 Apr 2025


This week we identified 13 articles about AI/ML relevant to university students, educators, researchers and administrators from 57 articles about AI/ML. We selected just the most interesting and relevant for you. The articles highlight the rapid evolution of AI capabilities, from enhancing expert labor to potentially replacing skilled workers. They underscore the need for universities to adapt curricula to prepare students for an AI-driven workforce, emphasizing the development of critical thinking, adaptability, and domain expertise alongside technical skills. The implications span from immediate changes in job tasks to broader economic shifts, challenging educators to strike a balance between embracing AI tools and fostering uniquely human capabilities.
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AI/ML in the News - Highlights 04 Apr 2025


This week, we identified 80 articles about AI/ML that are worth considering. We selected just the most interesting and relevant for you. Our curated selection highlights the complex interplay between AI advancements and societal impacts, from potentially life-saving medical applications to job market disruptions. These articles underscore the need for thoughtful implementation of AI technologies and the importance of addressing both the promises and challenges they present across various sectors.
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AI/ML Marketing Roundup - 02 Apr 2025


This week, we sifted through 81 articles on AI/ML to bring you the most relevant insights for marketers. From Netflix's AI-powered localization efforts to Amazon's advanced AI agents, the landscape of marketing is evolving rapidly. As AI becomes more integrated into products, services, and marketing processes, professionals must navigate new opportunities for personalization and efficiency while addressing ethical concerns and adapting their skill sets. Our curated selection offers a glimpse into the future of AI in marketing and its potential to reshape how we understand and engage with consumers.
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AI/ML, Employability and Higher Education - Roundup 31 Mar 2025


This week we identified 22 articles about AI/ML relevant to university students, educators, researchers and administrators from 92 articles about AI/ML. We selected just the most interesting and relevant for you. The articles highlight how AI is rapidly transforming the nature of work across industries, with major implications for how universities prepare students. While AI tools are enhancing productivity in many fields, they also threaten to automate or eliminate certain skilled jobs. Universities must adapt to equip students with the critical thinking, domain expertise and AI literacy needed to thrive in this evolving landscape.
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AI/ML in the News - Highlights 28 Mar 2025


This week's newsletter delves into the cutting edge of AI/ML developments, from "vibe marketing" revolutionizing the $250 billion marketing industry to agentic AI reshaping professional services. We explore how these advancements are creating new opportunities and challenges across various sectors, while also examining critical issues of global equity, job market impacts, and ethical considerations in AI development and deployment. Our curated selection from 80 articles offers insights into how AI is being developed and implemented, providing a comprehensive view of the AI landscape for educators, administrators, and students navigating this rapidly evolving field.
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