In the face of economic crises, climate anxieties, and global wars, people are seeking solace through connection. They want to be sure someone will hold their hand in the face of hardship. As a result, they have higher expectations of care and understanding from interactions with brands, social systems, and p...

The past decade has seen political polarisation – accelerated by social media’s filter bubbles and echo chambers – deepen and mutate. An ominous era of a polycrisis has shattered any remaining societal consensus. Meanwhile, powerful anti-establishment voices have stepped into the void.

After noticing its customers and contributors experimenting with AI in their projects, Shutterstock has launched an online design platform using OpenAI. People are able to create images from text-based prompts, allowing them to receive custom images for their exact needs.

Gen Zers are embracing AI at work, using it to help them with certain tasks. However, research suggests that they don't feel comfortable sharing this info with senior staff, demonstrating the need for clear rules and boundaries around the use of AI at work to avoid potential problems.

When OpenAI released ChatGPT to the public, the text generator made a clear case for the sheer disruptive force of AI – making it apparent that such technology will change the way we experience information and engage with brands. But major challenges remain before AI elbows humans out of the way.

While the pandemic has pushed many brands to get more comfortable with digital, Il Makiage has been ahead of the curve with its AI-driven, true-to-tone make-up options. As shopping behaviors go online, its community of micro-influencers boost the brand’s clout and buyers’ confidence.