Why the Next Era of Branding Belongs to Those Who Show Up
In this Age of Presence, the most powerful marketing strategy of all is simply showing up.
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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Meta cuts 600 AI jobs amid ongoing reorganization
Meta continues to restructure its AI efforts after poaching more than 50 researchers from competing labs this summer.
U.K. designates Apple and Google as having ‘strategic market status,’ opening door for more regulation
The U.K.’s competition regulator has designated Apple and Google with “strategic market status” in their mobile platforms, giving the regulator new powers to enforce competition in areas like app stores, browsers, and operating systems.
GM’s under-the-hood overhaul puts AI and automated driving at the center
The U.S. automaker’s technological overhaul will debut in two years with the Cadillac Escalade IQ.
GM is bringing Google Gemini-powered AI assistant to cars in 2026
GM is the latest automaker to lean into generative AI-based assistants that promise to respond to driver requests in a more natural-sounding way. Stellantis is collaborating with French AI firm Mistral, Mercedes is integrating ChatGPT, and Tesla has brought xAI’s Grok to its vehicles.
Samsung takes on Apple’s Vision Pro with new Galaxy XR headset
Galaxy XR costs $1,800, nearly half the price of the Vision Pro.
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Several users reportedly complain to FTC that ChatGPT is causing psychological harm
At least seven people have complained to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission that ChatGPT caused them to experience severe delusions, paranoia and emotional crises, Wired reported.
10 Best Business Segments That Create Million-Dollar Fortunes
This article will cover ten specific business segments that today’s entrepreneurs are devoting their time and money to.
David Sacks’ Craft leads $42 million Series A in govtech startup Starbridge
Starbridge raises $42M Series A led by Craft Ventures to help businesses better monitor public service opportunities.