Meta's AI Assistant, GrubMarket's Sales Agent, and Apple's AI Approval

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Meta has introduced a new AI creator assistant on Facebook, offering personalized content recommendations to creators based on various factors. The tool is currently available in the U.S., Canada, and India, with plans for broader availability. Meanwhile, Vi has promoted Spencer Honeyman to President of Global Growth, focusing on AI initiatives in healthcare to enhance accessibility and efficiency.

In other news, GrubMarket has launched a Sales AI Agent to streamline food distribution processes, and Ogury has unveiled SONA, an AI tool designed to optimize advertising strategies. Additionally, Infomedia has acquired Veact to bolster its European expansion, and a report by Tata Communications and Bloomberg Media Studios highlights the challenges global companies face with AI scalability due to outdated infrastructure.

Meta Launches AI Creator Assistant on Facebook

Meta has introduced a new AI creator assistant on Facebook, offering personalized content recommendations to creators. The tool is designed to enhance content performance and audience engagement, currently available in the U.S., Canada, and India. Read more

Vi Promotes Spencer Honeyman to Boost AI in Healthcare

On June 7, 2026, Vi announced Spencer Honeyman's promotion to President of Global Growth, focusing on AI in healthcare. Read more

GrubMarket Introduces Sales AI Agent for Food Distribution

GrubMarket has launched a Sales AI Agent aimed at improving efficiency in food distribution by streamlining prospecting and quote creation processes. Read more

Ogury Introduces AI Tool SONA for Advertising

Ogury has launched SONA, an AI solution aimed at enhancing audience engagement by aligning audience planning with campaign execution. The tool uses an audience-first data model to help brands and agencies optimize their advertising strategies. Read more

Infomedia Acquires Veact for European Expansion

On June 9, 2026, Infomedia announced its acquisition of Veact, aiming to enhance its data-driven aftersales solutions in Europe by integrating Veact's expertise. Read more

Global Companies Struggle with AI Scalability

A report by Tata Communications and Bloomberg Media Studios indicates that outdated infrastructure is a major barrier for 77% of global companies prioritizing AI, impacting their scalability and long-term value generation. Read more

BluIP and NiCE Partner for AI-Driven Communication Solutions

BluIP has announced a partnership with NiCE to integrate their UCaaS and CCaaS solutions. This collaboration aims to modernize telephony systems and enhance AI and analytics capabilities across organizations. Read more

Haut.AI and OLAY Launch AI Skincare Tool

Haut.AI and OLAY have introduced a Virtual Companion technology that uses AI to simulate skincare outcomes, enhancing the OLAY Skin Advisor experience. Read more

Quantified Launches AI Sales Coaching Platform

Quantified has introduced a new AI Sales Coaching Platform aimed at improving the performance of life sciences commercial teams. The platform offers features like Adaptive AI and personalized coaching, and is already utilized by over 30 enterprise customers. Read more

DMCC Report on AI's Impact on Global Trade

The DMCC Future of Trade 2026 report indicates that AI is expected to cause ongoing disruptions in global trade, with significant growth in AI-related goods. Read more

Google Reduces AI Plus Subscription Price

Google has lowered the price of its AI Plus subscription from $7.99 to $4.99, doubling storage capacity to 400GB. This strategic move is aimed at increasing competitiveness in the U.S. market. Read more

Top 1% of Firms Spend $7,500 Monthly Per Employee on AI

Research from the Ramp AI Index shows that the top 1% of American firms are spending $7,500 per employee each month on AI, highlighting significant investment in AI technologies. Read more

RYA and THE MVEye Launch AI Research Platform

RYA and THE MVEye have introduced an AI-driven research platform for the jewelry and watch industries, offering real-time consumer insights to aid luxury brands. Read more

Xplor Technologies Acquires Bitlancer for AI Payroll Automation

On June 10, 2026, Xplor Technologies announced its acquisition of Bitlancer to integrate AI-driven payroll tools into its platforms for the fitness industry. Read more

Apple Approves Poke as First AI Agent on Messages for Business

Poke, a startup focused on AI interactions, has been approved by Apple to be the first AI agent on its Messages for Business platform, enabling business-customer communication via iMessage. Read more

Tenant Inc. Integrates AI with Hummingbird PMS

Tenant Inc. has integrated the StoragePilot AI platform with Hummingbird PMS to enhance self-storage operations. This integration provides operators with AI capabilities for call handling and competitor rate intelligence. Read more

University of Phoenix Releases 2026 AI Impact Report

The University of Phoenix has published its 2026 C-Suite AI Impact Report, highlighting that while AI adoption is widespread, few organizations are transforming workflows. The report calls for integrated strategies to link skills with business outcomes. Read more

West Monroe Launches AI Platform for Business Strategy

West Monroe has introduced WestMonroe.ai, a new platform offering AI agents to help business leaders test ideas and strategies. The platform aims to make strategic thinking more accessible by providing six initial agents focused on different business strategy aspects. Read more

TeamSystem Completes AI Investment Plan Early

TeamSystem has completed its $250 million AI investment plan a year ahead of schedule, originally set for 2027. The company plans further growth and investment in AI through 2030. Read more

Opendoor Closes India Operations Amid AI Shift

Opendoor is shutting down its India operations, less than two years after expanding there. The decision is part of a strategy to focus on smaller AI-native teams and relocate operations back to the U.S. Read more

DoorDash Introduces AI Chatbot for Orders

DoorDash has launched 'Ask DoorDash', an AI chatbot that allows users to order food and groceries using text prompts and photos. The feature is initially available on iOS in select regions. Read more

Ivalua Unveils AI-Driven IVA Studio for Procurement

Ivalua has launched IVA Studio, a platform that automates Source-to-Pay processes using AI. This tool aims to streamline procurement tasks while ensuring governance and auditability. Read more

PATEO, Xunce, and Saimo Partner for In-Vehicle AI Token Economy

On June 8, 2026, PATEO announced a strategic partnership with Xunce Technology and Saimo Technology to develop a token-based AI model for in-vehicle applications, focusing on a new business model with token-based billing and revenue sharing. Read more

OpenAI Plans ChatGPT Overhaul for Revenue Boost

OpenAI is planning a major update to its ChatGPT platform, aiming to transform it into a 'superapp' with new coding tools and AI agents to increase revenue and attract enterprise clients. Read more

ADR International Launches GenAI Virtual Tutor for Procurement

ADR International has introduced Sophie, a GenAI Virtual Tutor aimed at enhancing procurement training through interactive and personalized coaching, utilizing CodeBaby's AI technology. Read more

Allego Report: AI Boosts Revenue for 77% of Organizations

A report by Allego indicates that 77% of organizations have seen revenue increases from AI, with many planning to increase investments. Despite these gains, 63% are still early in AI adoption. Read more

Encore Invests $100 Million in AI for Events

Encore has announced a $100 million investment to enhance live corporate event experiences using AI-driven tools by 2026. The initiative aims to develop new products and improve attendee engagement globally. Read more

Mars Petcare Leads in Veterinary AI Citations

A report by 5W AI Intelligence shows that Mars Petcare holds a significant share of veterinary AI citations, highlighting the impact of corporate consolidation in the U.S. veterinary market. Read more

Cendyn Introduces Wayfinder for Hotel AI Visibility

On June 15, 2026, Cendyn launched Wayfinder, a platform to help hotels monitor their AI presence and visibility across major AI models. Read more

AT&T's AI Strategy to Save Billions by 2028

AT&T has adopted an AI and token strategy to enhance its OSS/BSS systems, leading to substantial cost savings. The initiative is expected to save AT&T $1 billion by 2025 and $4 billion by 2028. Read more

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