- UBTech, a Chinese humanoid robot manufacturer, unveils the Walker S2, a robot capable of autonomously swapping its battery in just three minutes, promising to significantly boost productivity and reduce maintenance costs in industrial settings.

- AI-powered chatbots now account for 5.6% of desktop browser-based search traffic in the U.S., a notable increase from the previous year, indicating a shift towards AI reliance in information retrieval and a potential impact on search engine optimization strategies.

- BeReal, under new ownership by Voodoo, launches "BeReal 2.0" with added features like video and chat, aiming to rejuvenate the platform and attract advertisers despite the competitive social media landscape.

- Delve, an AI compliance startup founded by two 21-year-old MIT dropouts, reaches a $300 million valuation after a significant Series A funding round, highlighting the growing demand for AI solutions in regulatory compliance across various industries.

- Mixus, a startup offering an AI agent platform that integrates

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Stan Berteloot is a French journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture.

As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics.Start your VoiceStream free trial today!

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• https://www.marketingbrew.com/stories/2025/07/16/bereal-comeback-strategy
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