The Download: Congress’s AI bills, and Snap’s new AR spectacles

September 18, 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. There are more than 120 AI bills in Congress right now More than 120 bills related to regulating artificial intelligence are currently floating around the US Congress. This flood of bills is indicative…

We Asked 500 Small Business Owners What They Thought About the Economy, Inflation and the Upcoming Election. Here Are the Results.

September 18, 2024

Our survey of 500 small business owners revealed how business is going, what the biggest threats to their companies are and more.

There are more than 120 AI bills in Congress right now

September 18, 2024

More than 120 bills related to regulating artificial intelligence are currently floating around the US Congress. They’re pretty varied. One aims to improve knowledge of AI in public schools, while another is pushing for model developers to disclose what copyrighted material they use in their training. Three deal with mitigating AI robocalls, while two address…

This Is the Most Important Thing You Can Do to Improve Your Business, According to the Co-Founder of a $32 Billion Company

September 17, 2024

At Yum! Brands, which includes KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut, former CEO David Novak helped grow the company to a market cap of $32 billion.

There’s a $200,000 Diamond-Making Machine on Alibaba — and That Says a Lot About the Industry

September 17, 2024

The lab-grown diamond market is expected to reach about $22 billion by 2031.

Here’s How I Drove My Company’s Revenue By Taking One Often-Overlooked Step

September 17, 2024

More and more brands are tapping into the earning power of paid certifications. Here’s how yours can, too.

You Can Start a Merry Maids House Cleaning Franchise for Under $100k

September 17, 2024

Inspired by ServiceMaster founder Marion Wade’s vision to deliver exceptional service and quality to customers, Merry Maids has grown into an established leader in the residential cleaning industry.

This Conversation Hack Made Me a Millionaire — Here’s How It Works

September 17, 2024

I’ve turned countless encounters into winning opportunities. Follow this advice to do the same.

Here’s what I made of Snap’s new augmented reality Spectacles

September 17, 2024

Before I get to Snap’s new Spectacles, a confession: I have a long history of putting goofy new things on my face and liking it. Back in 2011, I tried on Sony’s head-mounted 3-d glasses and, apparently, enjoyed them. Sort of. At the beginning of 2013, I was enamored with a Kickstarter project I saw…

From Overdue to Overcome — 4 Strategies to Help Entrepreneurs Address Back Tax Issues

September 17, 2024

Stop ignoring your back taxes before they sink your business. Here are four proven strategies to tackle your tax troubles now.

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