Ai And Media

The Information’s in-depth reporting about Ai And Media.
Follow this topic to get the latest updates from The Information reporters and subscribers.

Recent Articles Most Popular Articles
Recent Articles about Ai And Media
Amazon HQ in Seattle. Getty Images.
The Briefing

Amazon’s AI Shopping Overhaul

By Martin Peers · May 13, 2026 5:00pm PDT
Remember Bard? It was the original name of Google’s AI chatbot, but the Gemini brand long ago replaced it. Just as you’ve likely forgotten that history, you’re not likely to remember Rufus in 12 months’ time, either. Rufus, the name of Amazon’s AI-powered shopping chatbot, got tossed on Wednesday and replaced with Amazon’s well-established Alexa... Remember Bard? It was the original name of Google’s AI chatbot, but the Gemini brand long ago...
Senators Thom Tillis, left, and Angela Alsobrooks. Photos via Getty Images.
The Information Finance

Can Crypto Beat the Banks and Win Over Washington?

By Ken Brown · May 13, 2026 8:00am PDT
This is a critical week for the crypto industry. The most important crypto law ever to hit Congress is about to take a big step forward, and with the crypto market in the doldrums, the timing couldn’t be better.This could be the last chance for the long-delayed bill to become law, as vacations and election season suck up much of the rest of the... This is a critical week for the crypto industry. The most important crypto law ever to hit...
Anthropic CEO, Dario Amodei. Photo via Getty Images
AI Agenda

How Anthropic Could Take an OpenAI Supplier Off The Table

By Laura Mandaro · May 13, 2026 7:00am PDT
Is a big AI model maker about to take out a supplier to its archrival? That seems possible if a deal we reported on late Tuesday reaches the finish line. Anthropic is in talks to buy developer tools startup Stainless for at least $300 million, according to Stephanie and Katie. The New York startup makes software development kits that... Is a big AI model maker about to take out a supplier to its archrival? That seems possible if a...
More or Less

Google and Meta on Trial, Tesla, AI and Media

By Jessica E. Lessin · Apr 25, 2025 12:29pm PDT
On this week’s episode: The Google and Meta antitrust cases shaking up the ads economy, Tesla’s bad quarter, the protein bubble and more. Apple Spotify On this week’s episode: The Google and Meta antitrust cases shaking up the ads economy, Tesla’s...
Podcast

The Big Ass Calendar… and Other Things NOT to Google

By Jessica E. Lessin · May 31, 2024 3:12pm PDT · 1 comment
While I was off discussing AI and media, the rest of the More or Less gang was.... discussing AI and media! I loved this podcast (as a listener) and know you will too. And Brit, I want my office back! Have a great weekend. Apple Spotify While I was off discussing AI and media, the rest of the More or Less gang was.... discussing AI...