Inside Ally Financial’s Big Bet On Generative AI

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Inside Ally Financial’s Big Bet On Generative AI

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Lots of marketers are playing around with generative AI. But for Ally Financial, generative AI is a serious investment, not a game or a gimmick, says CMO Andrea Brimmer.

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