ICYMI: GenAI is have a major impact, but what does that mean in dollars and cents? Research firm IHL Group has taken a stab, ranking top retailers for AI readiness and projected business impact through 2029. We discuss their findings on our podcast.

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Ecommerce & Marketing
week of 8/23/23
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