Hello, Summer! June begins with hot topics: the BITCOIN Act, the newest Veo 3 video AI tool, and updates on the Telegram and Grok collaboration. Plus, Lab51 invites you to an exclusive event focused on AI, CTV, and Video Advertising. Details below!

📅 EVENT

Invitation to the Event: The Future of Video Advertising In Switzerland

Lab51 is thrilled to participate in PXLSTRM's exclusive event for advertisers, agencies, and AI enthusiasts exploring the future of video advertising. Discover the latest trends, technologies, and insights into the evolution of streaming TV. PXLSTRM invites leading Swiss industry players to discuss trends in video and CTV, AI, opportunities, tracking, and measurement.

 Agenda:

• Welcome by Wei Phung, CEO of PXLSTRM

• Keynote by Mark Forster, Lab51 Thesis: Moving image advertising is the future of digital advertising

• Wei Phung, PXLSTRM From the Engine Room: Contextual Video Advertising

• Panel Discussion with industry leaders, incl. Zattoo, TWMedia, and others. Moderated by Mark Forster

• Summary of the event

• Apéro and Networking

🗓️ Friday, 13th June, 14:00–15:30, networking after the event

📍 Freiraum der ZKB, Bahnhofstrasse 9, Zurich

🇩🇪 Language: DE

🎟️ Free to attend, limited spots available.

Contact [email protected] or submit the form below 👇

🪙 CRYPTO

Trump’s Backing of the BITCOIN Act: What It Means for Crypto Adoption and the Global Economy

U.S. President Donald Trump has declared his support for the BITCOIN Act. What does this courageous step mean for the U.S. and global economy, as well as for the worldwide adoption of crypto? Read our analytical article. MORE

🤖 AI

Veo 3: AI-Generated Videos Now Contain Audio As Well

AI video generation is advancing very rapidly, now producing not only realistic visuals but also dialogues and sound effects. Discover more about Veo 3 in our latest article, where we also explore how soon we might see the first fully AI-generated movies! MORE

⚠️ Veo 3 is not available in Europe yet. Learn more about other AI video-generating alternatives in our 👉 AI Tools Gallery.

Grok and Telegram Collaboration: To Be or Not to Be

Pavel Durov shared in his X account that Telegram and xAI have agreed on a 1-year partnership with Grok. Meanwhile, Musk confronts Durov via X about the fact that there is no official agreement yet. Both Grok's and Telegram's users are confused. MORE

📚 LEARN WITH LAB51

What Is an AI-First Approach and How It Is Getting Integrated into Business

Today, we can observe how major companies are gradually adopting an AI-first approach to their operational processes. This strategy involves placing artificial intelligence at the core of the business. In this article, we break down the key benefits, challenges, and real-world examples of how companies are leveraging AI-first models in practice. MORE

Looking for more tech insights? 🌐 Read the latest updates and trending news here! 👀📲

• The New York Times’ first generative AI deal is with Amazon

• Google now lets you use AI without Internet on smartphones

• NFT phenom CryptoPunks was just sold to a nonprofit

• Black Forest Labs has launched FLUX.1 Kontext

• Shakespeare enters the metaverse: Singapore Repertory Theatre virtual Macbeth debuts

As always, thanks for reading us! If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us.

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