US Professionals Reject AI-Generated Business Emails
8.12.25
A new study published in the International Journal of Business Communication found that full-time professionals in the US perceived emails written with high levels of AI assistance as less professional, sincere, and caring compared to those written without AI assistance. The researchers surveyed over 1,000 participants and asked them to rate scenarios where they were shown an email supposedly written by themselves or their supervisor. The results showed a significant difference in ratings for professionalism, effectiveness, and sincerity between emails with high AI assistance and those without it.
A Polish radio station aired an interview with Saswato R. Das and Szabolcs Markaand in October last year, sparking controversy over AI development, highlighting the need for universities to address ethical concerns surrounding artificial intelligence.
Abu Dhabi has emerged as a leading center for artificial intelligence in the Middle East and North Africa, driven by strategic investment, advanced infrastructure, and cross-sector demand. The emirate is home to over 150 new AI companies launched between January and June 2025, with Microsoft's WORLD3 partnering with Azure for advanced AI infrastructure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) supporting a scalable ecosystem. Abu Dhabi's institutions, such as AIATC and ATRC, are setting global standards for AI adoption, while the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has launched a new strategic roadmap to prioritize ease of doing business, policy advocacy, and ecosystem connectivity. The UAE aims to increase AI's contribution to 14% of GDP by 2031 through its Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031.
China has found ways to circumvent sanctions and trade bans to import powerful AI processing chips, which are likely being used to train AI systems for military purposes. Security experts have warned US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick about the potential risks, citing the chips' use in autonomous weapons systems and intelligence surveillance platforms. The deal highlights the high cost of market access amid escalating tech trade tensions, creating financial pressure and strategic uncertainty for tech vendors like OpenAI's new, smaller open models available on AWS.
HAVELSAN, a Turkish defense firm, is integrating artificial intelligence into its ADVENT Network-Enabled Data Integrated Combat Management System to enhance naval operations. The company's Corporate Artificial Intelligence Platform, MAIN, will be embedded in ADVENT SYS, a combat management system developed with the Naval Forces Research Center Command. MAIN prioritizes data privacy and offers role-based access, cost-effective solutions, and user-friendly interfaces. Phase-1 lab testing is complete, with Phase-2 integration activities underway, and MAIN aims to aid operational workflows, providing smarter process management through AI and bolstering decision support.
Indie Agencies Struggle with AI-Driven Client Expectations
8.11.25
Indie agencies are facing a challenge due to the rise of generative AI, which threatens their pricing models and creative work. According to Lucinda Peniston-Baines, some indie agencies are not adapting to clients' demands for efficiency, despite AI becoming a standard in creative pitches. Clients see AI as an internal tool to regain lost margins, rather than a threat to agency business.
IPG is co-developing AI technology with startup Aaru to help brands create digital profiles of their target audiences, test campaign efficacy before launch, and fine-tune them based on feedback. The new product will utilize Aaru's AI tools alongside IPG's Interact platform commerce data. This partnership aims to drive growth for IPG clients by leveraging AI-generated audiences to simulate conversations with potential customers, overcoming the challenge of survey fatigue.
Kakao, South Korea's Silicon Valley-based tech giant, is partnering with OpenAI to develop next-generation AI agents for virtual assistants. The move aims to boost sales, which have been sluggish since CEO Chung took the helm in March 2024. Chung, a 50-year-old woman and first female CEO of Kakao, believes the partnership will be a game-changer for the company. She plans to integrate AI into various services, including KakaoTalk, to drive growth.
The US government's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has highlighted the importance of open-source AI models, emphasizing the need for vigilant monitoring and evaluation to manage emerging risks. Organizations like the AI Alliance are promoting international cooperation, encouraging businesses to develop educational programs, workshops, and training sessions to share knowledge and build tools that benefit others. The author believes collaboration will be key to advancing AI innovation with safety and trust, urging individuals to contribute to open-source projects on platforms like GitHub or Hugging Face.