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A split visual representing AI recommendations and a skeptical consumer, highlighting the contrast between discovery and trust in AI-driven purchasing.
Insights

AI Recommendations Boost Discovery, But Consumers Still Don't Trust Them

In a dramatic shift, 46% of AI users now start their purchase research on a stand-alone AI platform, a figure that has nearly doubled in a year, while traditional search has seen its share halved.

Lucas Bennet·August 4, 2026
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Founders

3 Essential Leadership Qualities for Startup Founders in Hyper-Growth

Thousands of startups chase billion-dollar valuations.

Ethan Calder·August 1, 2026
A digital landscape overwhelmed by AI-generated text, with a human hand trying to find authentic information.
Marketing

AI Authorship and Authenticity Dominate Digital Concepts

A recent study found 60% of online articles on tech breakthroughs were partially or entirely AI-generated, yet only 5% disclosed this, according to AI Content Institute.

Maya Rios·April 18, 2026