Waymo’s robotaxi expansion accelerates with 3 new cities
Detroit, Las Vegas, and San Diego are next on Waymo’s robotaxi tick list.
The AI jobs debate just got messier
A new report finds “high-intensity AI adopters” saw headcount increase 10.2%. Among those companies, entry-level headcount rose by 12%, countering the rhetoric that AI kills junior jobs.
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5 Ways to Counter Fraud During Peak Online Shopping Season
The peak online shopping season is also the peak season for ecommerce fraud. Here are five practical tips and considerations for retailers to stay safe online.
Facebook Groups can now go public without exposing members’ private posts
Facebook is making it possible for private Groups to switch to public without compromising members’ privacy.
Chrome can now autofill your passport, driver’s license, and vehicle registration info
Desktop users who have enhanced autofill enabled with see their passport and driver’s license number, vehicle information, like their license plate or VIN, and more automatically filled.
Before You Hire International Employees, Run This 5-Point Audit (It Could Save Your Company)
Many companies rush into outsourcing without a real strategy and pay the price later. Before you sign a contract, run this audit to ensure you’re set up for success from the start.
Kimberly-Clark Will Buy Tylenol Maker Kenvue in a $48.7 Billion Deal: ‘Powerful Next Step’
The move will bring 10 billion-dollar brands, including Kleenex, Band-Aid and Huggies, under one roof.
Dia’s AI browser starts adding Arc’s ‘greatest hits’ to its feature set
Dia’s AI browser has a head start on what works for consumers thanks to learnings from its browser experiment, Arc.
Pine Labs aims to take Indian fintech global even as it cuts valuation for IPO
The Indian fintech already has a presence in 20 countries worldwide.
TikTok announces its first awards show in the US
The awards will include “Creator of the Year,” “Video of the Year,” “Muse of the Year,” “Breakthrough Artist of the Year,” and more.
Americans Will Spend $979 Billion This Holiday Season — Here’s How Your Business Can Claim a Bigger Share
New research shows Americans are festive, fatigued and ready to spend — if you know how to reach them. These tips helped me break through $100 million with a consistently strong Q4.