
AI Update, October 09, 2026: AI News and Views From the Past Week
Catch up on select AI news and developments since Friday, October 2. Stay in the know.

Many senior marketers are not prepared for generative AI search platforms and assistants. Botify surveyed 300 marketing leaders to learn about their challenges and concerns.
52% of respondents are somewhat prepared to optimize their brand visibility for generative AI search platforms and assistants. They are interested in understanding the advantages and impact on customer acquisition.
Data privacy concerns and understanding the technology are top challenges for marketing leaders developing strategies for generative AI platforms and assistants. The report is based on a survey of 300 marketing leaders.
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Catch up on select AI news and developments since Friday, October 2. Stay in the know.
AI agents can automate media buying—but only after your team documents its decision rules, sets data thresholds, and tests the recommendations. Learn how to set a solid foundation and gradually build agent autonomy. Read more
Catch up on select AI news and developments since Friday, September 25. Stay in the know.
Most B2B sellers say they're now using AI for at least one core selling task, but most also say they wouldn't trust an AI agent to act on their current sales data, according to recent research.
Catch up on select AI news and developments since Friday, September 18. Stay in the know.
Most B2B buyers say they have removed a vendor from their purchasing shortlist because of information they learned from an AI platform, according to recent research.