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

- 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!

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• 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.