Publicis deepens AI push, saying rivals have yet to make it pay
French ad group is among sector’s few companies to have figured out how to scale the technology, chief executive says
French ad group is among sector’s few companies to have figured out how to scale the technology, chief executive says

$500bn start-up seeks ways to fund expansion and fend off competition from rivals Google and Anthropic

Broader, integrated software platforms for business will win out against those selling specific services

Executives face choice between cutting returns to shareholders, raiding reserves or tapping the markets

Sector companies are seeking to show that time saved on one-off tasks can translate into real-world business value

Earnings hint at growth trajectory despite increases in capital spending

How much AI is the market willing to finance?