
AI Update, August 7, 2026: AI News and Views From the Past Week
Catch up on select AI news and developments since Friday, July 31. Stay in the know.

According to Funnel, generative AI is expected to replace some services currently offered by marketing agencies, based on a recent survey of 238 marketers.
88% of in-house marketers believe AI will replace some agency services, and 72% of agency marketers also expect AI to replace some of their own services.
Marketers are eager to implement AI-driven insights and customer journey mapping in their strategy within the next 1-2 years, with the biggest predicted shifts in consumer behavior being reduced use of traditional search engines and increased use of AI chatbots.
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Catch up on select AI news and developments since Friday, July 31. Stay in the know.
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