With Google referrals down and LLM use rising, discoverability now depends on metrics, structure and authority — not rankings alone. By Brightspot March 9, 2026 If your organic traffic is down but impressions are up, AI is likely citing your content without sending clicks. If both are down, you’re being ignored. Either way, the … Continue reading Organic search is fundamentally disrupted. Here’s what to do about it. by Brightspot
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How to lead a team decimated by layoffs
March 09, 2026 How to lead a team decimated by layoffsBY Jenny Fernandez and Kathryn Landis It sounds like an obvious business decision: cut headcount, reduce costs, and signal efficiency to the market. When Block CEO Jack Dorsey eliminated more than 4,000 jobs—nearly half the company’s workforce—citing AI-driven efficiency gains, the company’s stock rose more than 20% … Continue reading How to lead a team decimated by layoffs
Google Head Of Search Nurtures Human Reasoning, Thinking
Google Head Of Search Nurtures Human Reasoning, Thinking by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer, March 9, 2026 People still question whether Google prohibits reasoning skills or teaches humans to think. “I don’t think creating tools means there’s no opportunity to think,” Liz Reid, vice president and head of search at Google, said during an interview … Continue reading Google Head Of Search Nurtures Human Reasoning, Thinking
Baltimore sues sweepstake operators alleging illegal online gambling targeting residents
Baltimore sues sweepstake operators alleging illegal online gambling targeting residents Suswati Basu The City of Baltimore has launched a wide-ranging lawsuit against several companies behind popular online “social casino” platforms or sweepstakes, accusing them of operating illegal gambling businesses that pull in money from local residents while presenting themselves as harmless entertainment. … Continue reading Baltimore sues sweepstake operators alleging illegal online gambling targeting residents
NetEase is reportedly pulling funding for Yakuza creator’s studio
NetEase is reportedly pulling funding for Yakuza creator’s studio That decision could put Nagoshi Studio and its debut game, Gang of Dragon, at risk of shutting down. Jackson Chen Sun, March 8, 2026 Nagoshi Studio The hype for Gang of Dragon, the debut game from Nagoshi Studio, may already be getting derailed. According … Continue reading NetEase is reportedly pulling funding for Yakuza creator’s studio
Can’t read books anymore? Neuroscience has a 5-step plan to get your focus back
March 07, 2026 Can’t read books anymore? Neuroscience has a 5-step plan to get your focus back BY Inc. Have you found that you now struggle to get through a book? If so, I have good and bad news for you. The bad news is that losing your ability to read books may be common at … Continue reading Can’t read books anymore? Neuroscience has a 5-step plan to get your focus back
3 signs your meetings have a culture problem
March 07, 2026 3 signs your meetings have a culture problem BY Jamie Shapiro Meetings in corporate America are broken—and only breaking down more. Globally, people sit in three times as many meetings as they did before the pandemic, 60% of meetings are ad hoc, rather than scheduled, and 71% of people regularly multitask through them. … Continue reading 3 signs your meetings have a culture problem
Jake Paul’s Betr partners with Polymarket to launch prediction markets inside app
Jake Paul’s Betr partners with Polymarket to launch prediction markets inside app Suswati Basu Jake Paul’s betting platform Betr is getting ready to add prediction markets to its growing list of gaming products through a new partnership with Polymarket. The deal sets the stage for users to begin trading contracts tied to real-world … Continue reading Jake Paul’s Betr partners with Polymarket to launch prediction markets inside app
10 ways teachers can use AI
March 08, 2026 10 ways teachers can use AI BY Jeremy Caplan This article is republished with permission from Wonder Tools, a newsletter that helps you discover the most useful sites and apps. I recently talked with Lance Eaton, Senior Associate Director of AI and Teaching & Learning at Northeastern University and writer of AI + Education = … Continue reading 10 ways teachers can use AI
OpenAI is reportedly pushing back the launch of its ‘adult mode’ even further
OpenAI is reportedly pushing back the launch of its ‘adult mode’ even further According to a company spokesperson, OpenAI is going to focus on higher priority tasks. Jackson Chen Sat, March 7, 2026 Reuters / Reuters Here comes another disappointment for ChatGPT users. As first reported by Sources‘ Alex Heath, OpenAI is yet … Continue reading OpenAI is reportedly pushing back the launch of its ‘adult mode’ even further