Skai (formerly Kenshoo) is an AI-driven omnichannel advertising and analytics platform designed for brands and agencies to plan, launch, optimize, and measure paid media across search, social, retail media marketplaces and other “walled-garden” channels from a single interface. In this post, we share how Skai used Amazon Bedrock Agents to improve data access and analysis and improve customer insights.
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📉 Decline in AI Adoption Among Large Companies in the US
According to the US Census Bureau, AI adoption among large companies is declining. This downturn may reflect hesitance in utilizing AI tools, potentially impacting competitiveness and technological progression. Businesses are questioned on their AI strategies as they adjust to changing market dynamics.
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AI adoption rate is declining among large companies — US Census Bureau claims fewer businesses are using AI tools
Strong start, but what now?
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