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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 Admin – 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

'Once-in-a-career moment': Meliora brings in Jack Lonergan to turn AI strategy into shipped products
His appointment marks a high-profile reunion with Managing Partner Clive Dickens.
by Natasha Lee – Dec 16, 2025

Disney’s OpenAI bet shows Hollywood’s new power play is AI
Turns out corporate empire-building is no longer the focus point.
by Natasha Lee – Dec 12, 2025

AI will never surpass HI in the battle for brand longevity
Darragh Heard, Founder Director of Heard
by Duane Hatherly – Dec 12, 2025

