Meta Allowed Scam Ads In China to Protect Revenue. ‘I Don’t Know How Anyone Could Think This Is Okay.’
A Reuters investigation shows that Meta knowingly scaled back a crackdown on predatory advertising.
The Download: chatbots for health, and US fights over AI regulation
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. “Dr. Google” had its issues. Can ChatGPT Health do better? For the past two decades, there’s been a clear first step for anyone who starts experiencing new medical symptoms: Look them up online.…
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McKinsey Plans to Cut 10 Percent of Its Workforce
The consulting firm that built a business telling companies how to cut costs is now turning that advice inward.
How This Underdog Toymaker Soared to $150M in Annual Sales: ‘Didn’t Know This Thing Existed’
The company’s $249 toy for kids surged in popularity this year.
Zoom brings its AI assistant to the web with access to free users
Zoom is allowing free users to try its AI assistant in limited capacity
Netflix responds to concerns about WBD deal
Industry concerns over Netflix acquiring Warner Bros has led executives to address fears regarding jobs and theatrical releases.
Facebook Messenger’s desktop app is no more
The app remains usable via the web, Facebook app, and through the mobile app for iOS and Android.
Save Big on AI Tools: 1min.AI’s Advanced Plan Drops to $59.99
Make your next workflow upgrade the most affordable one
The fast and the future-focused are revolutionizing motorsport
When the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship launched its first race through Beijing’s Olympic Park in 2014, the idea of all-electric motorsport still bordered on experimental. Batteries couldn’t yet last a full race, and drivers had to switch cars mid-competition. Just over a decade later, Formula E has evolved into a global entertainment brand…
This Couple Ran a Holiday Side Hustle Out of a Camper Van. It Surpassed $1.5 Million in Revenue — And ChatGPT’s Helping It Grow.
Leliah Kishbaugh and David Mancarella’s business kept a beloved holiday tradition alive during the pandemic.
GenAI Feels Familiar — Because It’s the Internet Boom All Over Again
Today’s GenAI boom mirrors the early internet era, but brands will only succeed by adapting to some new search dynamics.