Walmart’s test shows AI-driven checkout may simplify buying, but it still converts far worse than traditional ecommerce experiences. By Danny Goodwin Published on March 20, 2026 Last updated on March 20, 2026 Walmart just ran a real-world test of agentic commerce, and the results weren’t encouraging. Purchases completed directly inside ChatGPT converted at roughly one-third … Continue reading Walmart says ChatGPT checkout converted 3x worse than its own website
March 20, 2026 Crypto.com CEO is the latest boss to blame AI as he lays off 12% of staff BY Michael Grothaus The CEO of Crypto.com, Kris Marszalek, announced on Thursday that he was laying off 12% of the company’s staff. Marszalek cited AI as the driving factor behind the layoffs. Here’s what you need to … Continue reading Crypto.com CEO is the latest boss to blame AI as he lays off 12% of staff
March 20, 2026 Teens are suing Elon Musk’s xAI over sexually explicit images, seeking class action status BY Associated Press Three teenagers in Tennessee sued Elon Musk’s xAI this week, claiming the company’s image-generation tools were used to morph real photos of them into explicitly sexual images. The high school students, who are seeking to proceed … Continue reading Teens are suing Elon Musk’s xAI over sexually explicit images, seeking class action status
Hard Rock Bet adds AI Insights to personalize sports wagering experience Suswati Basu Hard Rock Bet has introduced a new artificial intelligence feature designed to change how people approach sports wagering, rolling out a tool that pairs tailored analysis with betting odds. In a statement initially shared with ReadWrite, the company said on … Continue reading Hard Rock Bet adds AI Insights to personalize sports wagering experience
Here’s how email marketing platforms are evolving and what to look for as deliverability, identity and vendor consolidation reshape the market. By Pamela Parker Published on March 19, 2026 Last updated on March 19, 2026 Given the steady introduction of new channels and platforms, you’d think email’s share of the marketing budget would start … Continue reading Why email is now identity and deliverability infrastructure
March 20, 2026 3 small ways to add joy to your day BY Katharine Manning Happiness has been a bit thin on the ground these days. The headlines are grim, loneliness and disconnection are rising, and work pressures seem to multiply by the day as new technologies, global unrest, and social upheaval collide. In the midst … Continue reading 3 small ways to add joy to your day
March 19, 2026 Spring equinox 2026: Time, meaning, and the science behind the turning of the seasons BY Shannon Cudd Spring is a glorious, warm season after the harsh cold of winter—filled with light and more sun-induced vitamin D. Friday, March 20, 2026 (at exactly 10:46 a.m. ET), marks both its triumphant return in the Northern … Continue reading Spring equinox 2026: Time, meaning, and the science behind the turning of the seasons
Florida lawmakers advance bill targeting illegal gambling properties with stronger penalties Suswati Basu Florida lawmakers have formally enrolled Senate Bill 168, a measure that expands the state’s public nuisance law to include properties used for illegal gambling and removes limits on fines tied to those violations. The bill was ordered on Tuesday (March … Continue reading Florida lawmakers advance bill targeting illegal gambling properties with stronger penalties
March 19, 2026 Washington state has no income tax. It just passed one for millionaires that could be a model for other states BY Kristin Toussaint People who live and work in Washington state don’t currently pay any income tax. But in a few years, a small group of residents will be subject to one: Washington … Continue reading Washington state has no income tax. It just passed one for millionaires that could be a model for other states
AI is transforming entry-level marketing roles from execution to oversight, forcing teams to rethink how junior talent contributes and grows. By Melissa Reeve Published on March 19, 2026 Last updated on March 25, 2026 Digital marketing is undergoing the most drastic capability upgrade in its history, and it is fundamentally changing what entry-level … Continue reading AI is reshaping what entry-level marketing work looks like
