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AI Supercharging U.S. E-Commerce Counterfeit Crisis

An explosive new report, "The Counterfeit Buyer Teardown," paints a concerning picture of a rapidly evolving and increasingly sophisticated counterfeit goods market, driven by a new factor: Artificial Intelligence. Forget the back alleys; findings from the research—conducted by market research firm OnePoll and AI company Red Points in February 2025—highlight that the future of fakes is digital, AI-assisted, and alarmingly mainstream.

A new study has revealed a growing concern in the digital marketplace: artificial intelligence is playing a major role in the rise of counterfeit shopping. The findings are detailed in a comprehensive new report, titled The Counterfeit Buyer Teardown—the largest ever conducted on U.S. counterfeit e-commerce. Among other alarming conclusions, it highlights how AI is accelerating both accidental and intentional purchases of fake goods online.

In the past decade, instant messaging has become the backbone of modern communication, seamlessly connecting billions of users worldwide. From casual conversations to mission-critical business discussions, these platforms are deeply embedded in our daily lives. However, as their user bases have soared, so have concerns about privacy and security. Many of the most popular messaging apps, despite offering encryption, still expose users to significant privacy risks. The issue isn't just about securing message content—it's about the vast amount of metadata these platforms collect.

With the “last-mile” global delivery market anticipated to exceed USD $340 billion by 2032, and with the North American last-mile delivery market itself projected to realize a staggering $14.9 Billion growth between 2025 and 2029 according to forecasts, there’s an omnichannel logistics revolution underway.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries at a remarkable pace, and 2025 promises even greater transformations for businesses leveraging this technology. With predictions highlighting significant advancements, organizations must stay ahead to harness AI's potential effectively. 

Explore key AI trends for 2025 and actionable strategies that will help businesses thrive in this ever-evolving technology landscape.

1. Generative AI Driving Creativity and Innovation

Generative AI tools are expected to evolve beyond content creation to enable design, product development and marketing innovation. 

Wi-Fi 7 — the latest wireless networking standard — improves upon its predecessor in almost every way. Although it has only been officially released for a few months, industry leaders already consider it a force multiplier for business technologies. How can firms use it to secure success in competitive markets?

Artificial intelligence and electric vehicles are both modern technologies experiencing rapid popularity increases in recent years. Considering they’ve been revolutionary alone, there’s no telling how transformative they could be together. Here’s a look at how AI inspires electric vehicle trends.

Technology doesn’t stand still and neither should your company. When you’ve caught up with the latest software or business tech, something newer and better emerges.

This ever-changing landscape can be dizzying. Taking steps to avoid falling behind and losing efficiency, productivity and profitability is vital. For small and medium business owners, designers and marketers, this creates an opportunity and a challenge.

Here’s how to understand the complexities of buying and selling tech assets so you can make informed decisions.

Business automation is what sets an organization apart from competitors. It is an end-to-end process that manages every task and detail. The versatile technology manifests in numerous forms, adaptable to any sector’s structure and procedural decisions.

One company could have robots and another utilizing AI, each embracing business automation. Each type provides different benefits, but their role is indisputable alongside modern demand.