Persona AI & Under Armour Revolutionize Robot Gear; Trump Visits China; AI's Workplace Impact

Persona AI and Under Armour have teamed up to create performance gear for humanoid robots in heavy industry, focusing on thermal regulation and durability in hazardous environments. This partnership is part of Persona AI's strategy to expand its commercial operations, including collaborations with HD Hyundai and pilots with POSCO Group and the State of Louisiana. Meanwhile, a grassroots aftermarket industry is emerging, offering custom body kits for open-source platforms like Asimov. The Wall Street Journal examines the rise of dictation apps like Wispr in office environments, which are changing how people interact with computers and potentially altering office etiquette. Despite some awkwardness, these practices are expected to become as normal as using smartphones. At a University of Central Florida commencement, Gloria Caulfield's comments on AI as the "next industrial revolution" sparked discontent among graduates, highlighting a divide in opinions about AI's role in society, especially in arts and communication fields. US President Donald Trump is visiting China with top US business executives to address economic tensions and discuss the US-Iran conflict with Chinese President Xi Jinping, aiming to strengthen business ties and address geopolitical issues. Martech.zone outlines the essential components of omnichannel marketing, emphasizing AI-driven personalization, data-driven insights, consistent brand messaging, agility, and collaboration between marketing and IT departments to enhance marketing strategies. AI's impact on work is creating a divide between those who use it to enhance skills and those managed by it through surveillance systems. The need for transparent systems and AI skills training is emphasized to ensure workers have a say in technology implementation. Amazon's new Dynamic TV Creative feature personalizes Interactive Video Ads on Prime Video based on viewer shopping habits, aiming to enhance ad effectiveness and guide consumers through the marketing funnel. This is part of Amazon's strategy to shift advertising from linear to connected TV. Stan Berteloot is a French-American 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 Chief Innovation Officer 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. The Monthly Signal: AI in Marketing A monthly roundup of the most salient, most read, most liked, and most consequential AI in marketing insights, with a focus on what actually changes how you work. → Subscribe here Enjoy the show? Leave AI in Marketing a five-star rating — it takes ten seconds and helps more people find the podcast. Start your VoiceStream free trial today! If you're trying to get on more podcasts, PodMatch.com connects you directly with hosts who are actively looking for guests. Stan Berteloot is a French-American 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 Chief Innovation Officer 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. The Monthly Signal: AI in Marketing A monthly roundup of the most salient, most read, most liked, and most consequential AI in marketing insights, with a focus on what actually changes how you work. → Subscribe here Enjoy the show? Leave AI in Marketing a five-star rating — it takes ten seconds and helps more people find the podcast. Start your VoiceStream free trial today! If you're trying to get on more podcasts, PodMatch.com connects you directly with hosts who are actively looking for guests. 📚 Sources: https://www.humanoidsdaily.com/news/industrial-armor-persona-ai-and-under-armour-partner-to-develop-performance-gear-for-humanoids https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/10/get-ready-for-the-whisper-filled-office-of-the-future/ https://www.404media.co/ucf-ai-commencement-speaker-booed/ https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yx757w048o https://martech.zone/the-five-pillars-of-omnichannel-marketing-in-an-ai-visibility-age/ https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/may/11/ai-worker-control-surveillance https://www.marketingbrew.com/stories/amazon-interactive-video-ads-upfronts