We’ve got Mr Beast warning that AI could threaten content creators’ livelihoods, calling it “scary times” for the industry.

Meanwhile, AI-generated actress “Tilly Norwood” is stirring controversy in Hollywood, with actors and unions pushing back against synthetic replacements.

But let’s see what else is shaking up AI this week:

📈 How are companies using AI?​

➜ Flat-Pack Meets Smart Stack. IKEA’s parent company, Ingka Group, acquired Locus, an AI-powered logistics platform optimizing warehouse movement and last-mile delivery—turning the furniture giant’s supply chain into a predictive, data-driven machine.
Retail Dive

➜ An AI Assembly Line. Walmart revealed four major AI uses—from real-time inventory forecasting to delivery route optimization—building a self-correcting, ultra-efficient supply chain that practically runs itself.
Supply Chain Dive

➜ Industry, Automated. Software firm Infor launched specialized AI agents to tackle sector-specific challenges—think manufacturing delays, retail shortages, and healthcare compliance—custom copilots tuned for the details that trip up general models.
Computer Weekly

➜ Engines and Intelligence. Stellantis is partnering with Mistral AI to weave generative tools across its operations—from factory optimization to driver experience—marking a major AI acceleration inside the auto world.
Wall Street Journal

💡 What are the nerds up to?

➜ AI Makeover for Businesses. Meta is consolidating its sprawling AI tools into a single business suite, blending brand analytics, automation, and customer insight into one streamlined ecosystem.
Yahoo Tech

➜ Try Before You Buy—Digitally. Google’s latest AI shopping tool lets users virtually “try on” shoes in search results, translating real-world fit into online visualization.
The Verge

➜ Support on Autopilot. Zendesk claims its new AI agent can resolve up to 80% of customer service tickets autonomously, leaving 20% to co-pilot—shifting human reps to higher-touch work.
TechCrunch

➜ The Great Premiere. OpenAI’s Sora is quietly rolling out to a select few—and it’s drawing the same frenzy as ChatGPT’s debut, sparking a new era for text-to-video.
Dataconomy

➜ AI in the ICU. Hospitals are deploying machine learning to streamline care and reduce administrative drag—early results show AI-assisted triage can speed up diagnosis and cut costs.
PYMNTS

➜ Smaller, Smarter. Researchers are pushing small language models that rival GPT-class systems at a fraction of the compute, signaling a shift from “bigger is better” to “efficient is everything.”
Spectrum IEEE

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