Hi, Welcome Welcome back August 23, 2025 Most students are using AI to enhance learning, not outsource it, research shows BY The Conversation Over 80% of Middlebury College students use generative AI for coursework, according to a recent survey I conducted with my colleague and fellow economist Zara Contractor. This is one of the fastest technology … Continue reading Most students are using AI to enhance learning, not outsource it, research shows
August 23, 2025 It’s easier to be yourself at work when you’re popular BY Sarah Bregel Being yourself is not always an easy task—especially at work. But new research finds the ability to do so comes easier to some than to others, for a surprising reason. The ability to be authentic on the job also has … Continue reading It’s easier to be yourself at work when you’re popular
When radical candor and transparency are reduced to slogans, marketing teams pay the price — through burnout, disillusionment and broken trust. Jay Mandel on August 22, 2025 Marketers love bold words. Radical candor. Radical transparency. Radical acceptance. They sound daring, but in practice, they’re often hollow — more performance than principle. In organizations where … Continue reading Marketing leadership asks for radical candor but wants compliance
The US government is taking an $8.9 billion stake in Intel Money previously awarded in grants is being converted to a 9.9 percent stake in the company. Ian Carlos Campbell REUTERS / Reuters President Donald Trump says the US government is taking a 10 percent stake in chip maker Intel. Trump shared the news during … Continue reading The US government is taking an $8.9 billion stake in Intel
Musk’s Near $100B OpenAI Bid Could Complicate Advertising by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer, August 22, 2025 Billions are being discussed in the world of artificial intelligence as if they represent a penny of a dollar bill — and advertisers could be caught in the middle of the ongoing feud between OpenAI co-founders Elon Musk … Continue reading Musk’s Near $100B OpenAI Bid Could Complicate Advertising
August 22, 2025 What student loan borrowers need to know before Labor Day BY Taylor Hatmaker Student loan borrowers face an ominous deadline as Labor Day approaches. The Trump administration announced earlier this year that it planned to resume collections for borrowers behind on their student loan payments, setting a deadline of “later this summer.” In … Continue reading What student loan borrowers need to know before Labor Day
Consumers are embracing AI in shopping, yet 47% of brands lag behind. Want to stay relevant? It’s time to rethink your AI strategy. Mike Pastore on August 22, 2025 MarTechCharts regularly highlights data of interest to marketers and marketing operations professionals. Source: “Brands Battle for Attention as AI Redefines the Funnel,” (registration required) from … Continue reading One-third of consumers turn to AI when shopping
Trump Mobile is promoting its smartphone with terribly edited photos of other brands’ products The T1 is still basically vapor. Anna Washenko Updated Thu, August 21, 2025 DrPixel via Getty Images Since it was announced in June, Trump Mobile has committed to an increasingly-surreal smoke-and-mirrors approach to its promised T1 smartphone. Despite the initial claims … Continue reading Trump Mobile is promoting its smartphone with terribly edited photos of other brands’ products
August 22, 2025 5 hacks for helping working parents reduce the mental load BY Jessica Koosed Etting Work emails ping as they come in. A text reminder flashes: Empty bottles are needed for science class tomorrow. The dog’s out of food. A soccer tournament just got moved to next weekend. The babysitter needs to get booked … Continue reading 5 hacks for helping working parents reduce the mental load
Brand Websites See Less Traffic, Reddit And Wikipedia Lead ChatGPT Citations by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer, August 21, 2025 OpenAI continues to experiment with presenting the most critical information and sources first, as the company weighs the impact of citation on publishers and websites. It’s a shift toward sites that provide answers to queries. … Continue reading Brand Websites See Less Traffic, Reddit And Wikipedia Lead ChatGPT Citations
