The Download: Bluesky’s impersonators, and shaking up the economy with ChatGPT

December 11, 2024

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. Bluesky has an impersonator problem —Melissa Heikkilä Like many others, I recently joined Bluesky. On Thanksgiving, I was delighted to see a private message from a fellow AI reporter, Will Knight from Wired.…

These Are the Top New and Emerging Franchises of 2024 — And You Can Start One for Less Than $5,000

December 11, 2024

We evaluated new and emerging brands based on the same rigorous criteria used in the Franchise 500 process, analyzing more than 150 data points.

Will Investors Bite on a Pizza Wallet? Find Out on the Wild Season Finale of ‘Elevator Pitch.’

December 11, 2024

On the season 12 finale of “Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch,” contestants teach investors to look at ordinary things in a whole new way.

Bluesky has an impersonator problem

December 11, 2024

Like many others, I recently fled social media platform X for Bluesky. In the process, I started following many of the people I followed on X. On Thanksgiving, I was delighted to see a private message from a fellow AI reporter, Will Knight from Wired. Or at least that’s who I thought I was talking…

I Tried Buying a Car on Amazon. Here Are the Pros and Cons.

December 10, 2024

Amazon Autos just launched, and users can buy a new car online. Here’s how it works and what needs to improve.

Barbara Corcoran Says the Best Entrepreneurs Are Good at This One Thing

December 10, 2024

Real estate entrepreneur and investor Barbara Corcoran says a few key traits prove effective when starting a business. Here’s her top pick.

Discover the Low-Risk, High Reward of Owning this Property Restoration Franchise

December 10, 2024

PuroClean offers multiple revenue streams with services related to water, fire, smoke, mold and biohazard damage.

Nearly 50% of America’s Workforce Has a Secondary Source of Income or Side Hustle. Here Are 7 Steps You Should Take to Create Lasting Value for Yours.

December 10, 2024

Today’s entrepreneurs have the opportunity to generate long-lasting supplementary income if they take these steps.

‘I’ve Got All the Time in the World’: AI Grandma Thwarts Scammers By Answering Their Calls

December 10, 2024

The AI persona called Daisy keeps scammers on the line for 40 minutes at a time with stories of her family and passion for knitting.

How to Prepare Your Small Business for Impactful Investor Partnerships That Go Beyond Funding

December 10, 2024

Here’s how investorpreneurs transform startups with mentorship and strategic investments.

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