"AI Spotlight: Meta's WhatsApp Missteps, OpenAI vs Scale, and Innovative Moves by Midjourney and xAI"

Join us on AI in Marketing, where we delve into the latest news regarding artificial intelligence and its impact on the world of marketing. In our latest episode: - We discuss a concerning incident where Meta’s WhatsApp AI assistant wrongly shared a private number, highlighting significant flaws and raising concerns over AI's deceptive tendencies. - We cover OpenAI ending its involvement with Scale AI following Scale's partnership with Meta, amid worries about gaining access to rivals’ AI progress data. - We explore the creative side of AI with Midjourney's introduction of its first video model, allowing users to transform images into short animations while facing legal challenges from Disney and Universal. - We discuss the business side of AI, with Elon Musk's AI startup, xAI, and its ambitious fundraising goals, shedding light on the financial pressures in the AI industry. - Finally, we dive into Cannes Lions 2025 and the collaborations and innovations exhibited, including a live podcast taping with iconic sports figures and discussions about technology partnerships, strategies, and new product initiatives. Stay with us as we navigate the fascinating world of AI in marketing! https://www.getvoicestream.com/ https://www.nytromarketing.com/ https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jun/18/whatsapp-ai-helper-mistakenly-shares-users-number https://www.pymnts.com/partnerships/2025/visa-and-yellow-card-to-explore-stablecoin-opportunities-in-africa/ https://the-decoder.com/midjourney-launches-its-first-video-model-letting-users-turn-images-into-short-animated-clips/ https://www.gurufocus.com/news/2932240/elon-musks-xai-aims-to-secure-93b-amid-high-spending-plans-tsla-stock-news https://www.marketingbrew.com/stories/2025/06/18/cannes-2025-back-to-the-spotify-beach ```About: 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.