The advertising market on Google continues to grow, even with the introduction of artificial intelligence. Despite the slowdown in spending, search ads, shopping ads, and Performance Max (PMax) campaigns remain stable, and cost per click (CPC) is gaining momentum. Google ad spend trends In the third quarter of 2024, ad spend on Google search increased by 11% year-on-year, demonstrating the market's resilience even as new AI features are introduced. Despite a slowdown in growth - down from 14% in the second quarter - the number of clicks remained stable, and CPC growth slowed to 8%, down from 12% in the previous quarter. Shopping ads Shopping ads remain one of the most powerful tools on the market, showing a 16% year-over-year increase in spending in the third quarter of 2024. Click volume also grew by 6%, which is higher than the...

The upcoming AI model from OpenAI, according to the sources of The Information, will show a less tangible performance increase compared to previous versions. According to published data, the Orion model reached GPT-4 after only 20% of training. This suggests that GPT-5 will not be able to outperform GPT-4 as significantly as GPT-3 did when it transitioned to GPT-4. "Orion does not demonstrate significant advantages in certain tasks. It copes well with language tasks, but it does not outperform previous models in programming," the startup's employees note. Usually, the greatest improvements in neural networks are observed in the initial stages of training. After that, the progress gradually slows down. According to the sources of The Information, the remaining 80% of the training time is unlikely to bring a significant leap in performance. AI has reached its limits The recent OpenAI...

Artificial intelligence is changing literally all areas, and cybersecurity is no exception. In 2024, the global market for AI-based security technologies exceeded $30 billion, and by 2030, it is projected to reach $135 billion. The usual methods of attackers, such as social engineering, are being supplemented by large-scale disinformation campaigns and synthetic media. The Munich Security Report and the World Economic Forum have identified this as one of the main risks for the coming years. The problem became especially acute in 2024, when about 4 billion people around the world took part in the elections. Criminals are rapidly adopting new technologies and developing attack methods. The progress of large language models contributes to the evolution of threats, making fraudulent schemes even more sophisticated. At the same time, the barrier of access to cybercrime is getting lower. Attacks require less and...

October 2024 was a landmark month in animation history with the release of Where the Robots Grow(Where the Robots Grow), the first feature-length animated cartoon created entirely using artificial intelligence tools. This 87-minute movie was created by AiMation studio under the leadership of Tom Paton and cost $8,000 per minute, an unprecedented amount for professional animation. For comparison, low-budget television animation created in studios costs between $10,000 and $20,000 per minute and does not reach the level of quality that Paton managed to achieve with a team of nine people. Paton, who has a background in visual effects, wrote, produced and directed Where the Robots Grow. The story is set in the distant future, where robots are sent to cultivate a new planet, preparing it for humans. The protagonist, a robot farmer named Crewe, finds a capsule with the last...

The number of clicks grew by a modest 3%, while the cost per click (CPC) slowed to 8%. Spending on Google Shopping increased by 16%. In general, advertising strategies remain stable, although the introduction of AI makes its own adjustments. These findings are confirmed by the Tinuiti Digital Ads Benchmark report, based on non-personalized data on US ad campaigns managed by Tinuiti. The annual volume of digital marketing spending here exceeds $4 billion. Let's analyze the performance of each type of advertising. Search advertising Google Search ad spending grew by 11% year-on-year, but the growth rate slowed down from 14% in the second quarter. The average cost per click (CPC) also grew more slowly, decreasing from 12% in the second quarter to 8% in the third quarter. Google Shopping campaigns Spending on Google Shopping increased by 16% compared to the...

A short time ago, AI was used as a mere entertainment, but today it is an indispensable tool for many, including designers. We have collected the main tips on how to use AI for designers in this guide. Read it to keep up with the trends and present high-level works. Will AI replace designers? Let's start with the most exciting question. Artificial intelligence can significantly speed up the creative process and help visualize even the most daring ideas. However, AI is a tool, not a substitute for humans. The main decisions, such as idea development, selection, and refinement, still remain with the designer. What can be done with AI? Next, let's consider Midjourney. The only limit to the use of this AI tool is your imagination. With Midjourney, you can replace stock images and convey your idea more accurately. I...

Recently, OpenAI published an article in which professional authors shared their experience with ChatGPT. They explained how artificial intelligence helps them in their work. If writers used to spend hours on word selection, inspiration, or editing, ChatGPT significantly speeds up these processes, allowing them to focus on creativity and creating high-quality content. Let's take a look at five of the most interesting ways to use ChatGPT to help authors improve their work. Search for the right words Picking the right words can make a huge difference in the quality of a text. Farhad Manjoo, a former columnist for The New York Times, uses ChatGPT to help him find the right words to express his thoughts more clearly and find apt expressions, analogies, and metaphors. The AI helps him find words that add depth and meaning to the text. "Before ChatGPT,...

Arbitrators are always striving to automate processes. After all, the faster and more efficient they are, the easier it is to scale, reducing the risk of burnout and increasing profits. After 2022, experienced arbitrageurs have been actively adopting artificial intelligence technologies to simplify their work. If you have not yet managed to take advantage of these opportunities, don't worry, we have prepared a list of useful services and ideas that will help you to attract traffic effectively. How can neural networks help an arbitrageur? Here are the 10 best options: Text generation for creatives and dorway: Creating textual content for advertising materials and drip campaigns is becoming easier with neural networks. Image creation: Neural networks allow you to quickly generate high-quality visuals. Getting collections and lists on demand: For example, you can collect arbitration cases for analysis. Assistance in time...

Traffic arbitrage is a dynamic industry that requires marketers to be flexible, innovative, and constantly searching for new approaches to optimizing advertising campaigns. In 2024, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are becoming key drivers of change in this area. These technologies are gradually becoming not just tools, but an integral part of successful arbitrage strategies, helping arbitrageurs achieve higher performance metrics. In this article, let's look at how AI and machine learning affect traffic arbitrage and what opportunities they offer. 🎁 Bonus: Get 5 free virtual cards from FlexCard (a service with virtual cards for traffic arbitrage and personal shopping) with promo code PandaMedia. 🧨 Sign up at link, specify the promo code support and get the cards for free Real-time optimization of advertising campaigns One of the biggest challenges for arbitrageurs is constantly optimizing ad campaigns. AI...