People ‘Hate’ AI Customer Service Chatbots. Here’s Why Companies Keep Using Them Anyway.
Nearly one in five consumers who’ve used AI for customer service saw no benefit — a failure rate four times higher than AI use in general.
Weight-loss drugs show signs of slowing biological aging, say drugmakers
Popular weight-loss drugs may do more than help people shed pounds. They might also melt away the years. Drug giants Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk say patients taking their drugs age less quickly, according to readouts from molecular “aging clocks.” Such clocks assess a person’s biological age by looking at changes to DNA that accumulate…
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How to use the new ChatGPT app integrations, including DoorDash, Spotify, Uber, and others
Learn how to use Spotify, Canva, Figma, Expedia, and other apps directly in ChatGPT.
Microsoft Visual Studio Pro was $500, but Now You Can Get It for Less Than $50
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Your Online Presence Is Your First Impression — Don’t Let It Deter Your Business From Making More Money
This reputation management tactic ensures your digital footprint is consistent, compelling and aligned with who you are today.
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Gen Z Is Bringing the Mall Back From the Dead. Here’s How ‘Mallmaxxing’ Is Reshaping Retail.
Online brands like Edikted and Princess Polly are opening brick-and-mortar stores, fueled by teens who film social media videos there.