- **Future of Higher Education and AI**: Princeton Professor D. Graham Burnett discusses AI's potential to revitalize the humanities by encouraging deeper engagement with existential questions, highlighting how AI can be integrated into teaching to enrich students' learning experiences.

- **Influencer Marketing Evolution**: By 2025, influencer marketing focuses on ROI and long-term partnerships, with a shift towards micro and mid-tier influencers. Despite a decrease in creator participation, the industry prioritizes content quality and AI for efficiency.

- **AI Geopolitics**: The UAE announces the open-sourcing of its AI technology, K2 Think, aiming to democratize access to AI and position itself as a leader in the global AI landscape. This move reflects the shifting geopolitics of AI technology and challenges dominant players in the field.

- **Robotics Expansion in the US**: RobCo expands its operations into the US, opening new facilities and acquiring assets to meet the growing demand for automation in manufacturing. This strategic move aims to address labor

Stan Berteloot is a French journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture.

As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics.

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In this episode, we delve into the realm of advertising and AI, starting with how brands like Whisker, Calm, and Angel Soft are adopting low-key advertising strategies to provide a breather from the usual ad clamor. We then transition to the tech scene with ElevenLabs, an AI voice startup, nearing a $6 billion valuation and setting the pace in the generative AI industry with its lifelike synthetic voices. The discussion shifts gears to legislation with California's SB 53, a bill pushing for AI safety through transparency, amidst a backdrop of industry pushback. In the realm of personal computing, the spotlight turns to the potential of AI to redefine our interaction with technology, hinting at a future dominated by AI assistants and smart wearables. We also touch on the shutdown of Dot, an AI companion app aimed at providing emotional support, amidst concerns over AI-induced "psychosis" and the broader challenges facing AI chatbots. Lastly, we cover OpenAI's strategic move

Stan Berteloot is a French journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture.

As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics.

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• https://www.marketingbrew.com/stories/2025/08/24/break-from-advertising-ads-whisker-calm-angel-soft
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• https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/05/openai-reorganizes-research-team-behind-chatgpts-personality/

Artificial intelligence influencers like Lil’ Miquela and Mia Zelu are captivating millions online and generating significant income, blurring the lines between reality and digital fabrication. Lil’ Miquela, introduced in 2016, has amassed 2.4 million followers and collaborated with high-profile brands. These virtual personas have detailed backstories and an engaging social media presence, with some A.I. influencers earning upwards of $34,320 per post.

China has tested the world's first AI-powered radar system on a military aircraft, showing unparalleled target tracking capabilities and maintaining near-perfect accuracy against jamming techniques. This development could greatly enhance the Chinese military's aerial defense capabilities.

The online news industry is facing challenges as AI reshapes access to information, with Google's AI Overviews and an AI Mode chatbot leading to a sharp decrease in traffic for news websites. Publishers are concerned about declining advertising revenues and the accuracy and bias of AI-generated content.

In a historic U.S. copyright case, Anth

Stan Berteloot is a French journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture.

As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics.

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• https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/03/style/ai-influencers-lil-miquela-mia-zelu.html
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