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OCTOBER 6, 2026 |
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True or false? Employees who save time using generative AI typically redirect that time toward strategic work. |
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CONSUMER TRENDS |
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Consumers are more inclined to let AI agents make purchases on their behalf if strong guardrails are embedded within the payment process, per
Synchrony’s AI in Commerce survey. |
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82% of consumers want AI shopping to keep their data secure.
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77% want clarity on how their data is being used.
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76% want to choose how much control they have during an AI shopping experience. |
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By comparison, only 58% of consumers said saving time was their highest AI commerce priority. |
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TRAVEL |
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Chase launched the IHG One Premier Select Credit Card, part of its refreshed IHG co-brand portfolio, per a press release. |
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IHG One Premier Select has a $350 annual fee. The card also includes up to $300 in food and beverage rewards at IHG properties and up to $200 in annual airline statement credits. Cardholders can earn up to 28x points on IHG stays, 6x for dining and travel, and 3x for all other purchases. |
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CREDIT CARDS |
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US American Express Business cardholders can use Perplexity to streamline common business tasks with custom AI programs, per a press release. |
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These programs, called Skills for Perplexity Computer, connect Amex members’ card activity to the chatbot. Members can use Computer to get insights on cash flow forecasting, tax prep, vendor benchmarking, and marketing campaign generation. Skills programs appear as buttons within the chatbot. |
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REPORT |
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The AI Visibility Index will track 14 industries, each with its own quarterly in-depth report. To learn more about how the AI Visibility Index can help your brand, including advisory insights that pinpoint what’s shaping your visibility, visit our
AI Visibility Index hub. |
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Key Question: Which financial services brands had the highest ChatGPT mention rates in Q2 2026? |
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Key Stat: Capital One was mentioned in 19% of financial services recommendations in June, more often than any other brand. |
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CHART OF THE WEEK |
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Key stat: 49% of Gen Z adults (18-29) say they've discovered they owe more than expected multiple times—the highest of any generation, more than double Baby boomers (22%) and notably ahead of Millennials (39%) and Gen X (38%). | | | |
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