Which is the most AI-centric of the major agency holding companies? Based on a "Media3.0" analysis of their annual reports, WPP is far and away the most dominant, followed by Stagwell. All others are also-rans.

The warning puts brands, endorsers, developers, toy makers and others on notice about misleading children under 13 vis a vis AI-generated advertising.

Despite only being deployed in an estimated 7% of marketing activities, marketers say it has already boosted sales and customer satisfaction, while reducing overhead costs.

Native Foreign's Nik Kleverov, one of a handful of creatives invited to test drive text-to-video AI platform Sora, annotates his experience. Why it made him feel like a kid again.

AI-enhanced oracles are a necessity in a world that demands responsiveness to real-time global data. Decentralized AI marketplaces are the definitive framework for the ethical, efficient distribution of AI capabilities.

Trade groups like the ANA and the WFA are accelerating their role educating the ad industry's use of AI. Now would be a good time to take a more proactive self-regulatory stance, too.

"We've reached a tipping point where AI has shifted from a nice-to-have to a must-have for marketers," says long-time ad exec and consultant David Berkowitz. "As these technologies continue to advance and more marketers build AI capabilities, we expect to see AI become deeply embedded in marketing processes and increasingly shape strategy and decision-making."

3DExcite's Tom Acland demoed the system's AI-generated spots for Hyundai's IONIQ 6 to me in real-time. It's just the beginning.

Much has transpired since we last checked in with Shelly Palmer, and in this week's edition, he brings up to speed on the latest in disruptive media tech.

"Anyone below the age of 25 is treating Roblox as their primary platform for connection, communication and play all integrated into one environment."