Todd Wasserman

AI has come to the ad industry, with the potential to transform advertising as a tool to create concepts and visual effects in ads. Here are a few recent ads using AI technology that stand out.

Subway is calling the move, part of the chain's Eat Fresh Refresh, "one of the most complex changes" it has made. The Eat Fresh Refresh program has driven Subway's ninth consecutive quarter of positive sales.

This summer, Walmart Connect, the retailer's retail media arm, is testing the sale of ads on in-store radio and integrating in-store sampling programs with online offerings.

Taco Bell has brought back its Crispy Chicken Tacos for a limited time. The new version replaces taco-shaped puffy bread with a soft tortilla.

Vaseline has become an out-of-left-field viral sensation for a tweet celebrating the practice of "slugging," creating a layer on skin's surface "that keeps water and skin's natural oils locked in."

Just one example of recent experimentation in the fast-food biz; the Thai BK cheeseburger that can feature up to 100 slices of American cheese.

Companies including UPS and Amazon continue to be challenged by package theft. UPS thinks AI may be the best cop for this crime beat.

Plenty of companies, from publicly traded ones like ThredUp to Kickstarter and local manufacturers like Advanced RV have made the transition away from five days in the office.

Biometric payment options are becoming more common in the U.S., such as Apple Face ID enabling app purchases, and Amazon's introduction of pay-by-palm technology in stores.