
AI Update, February 6, 2026: AI News and Views From the Past Week
Catch up on select AI news and developments since the workweek ended January 30. Stay in the know.

Thought leadership is not just any content you create, especially if it's written by AI. It should be personal and based on your beliefs, according to Andy Crestodina.
While thought leadership is an important part of your content strategy, it's not the only type of content you should create. Instead, focus on strong opinions and original research for potential 10x performance at the top of the funnel.
Avoid using AI for the actual writing of your thought leadership as it lacks a point of view. Instead, use it to generate ideas and prompts based on your defined persona, and then add your own opinions and voice to create truly engaging content.
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Catch up on select AI news and developments since the workweek ended January 30. Stay in the know.
Some 88% of in-house marketers believe generative AI tools will replace some of the services agencies currently provide to their company, according to recent research.
Catch up on select AI news and developments from the past week or so. Stay in the know.
Catch up on select AI news and developments from the past week or so. Stay in the know.
AI boosts speed across B2B marketing, yet unchecked automation weakens authenticity and trust. Learn why governance, transparency, and human judgment are essential to turn AI into sustainable growth. Read more.
Are younger Americans using AI significantly more than older Americans? Are certain platforms more popular with younger generations? To find out, researchers surveyed 1,037 adults in the United States.