Hi, Welcome Welcome back Consumers are waiting for discounts in Q4 and new customers are more expensive to acquire (thanks in part to the election). Kim Davis on May 29, 2024 Audience at Salesforce Connections, Chicago. The latest Salesforce Shopping Index data suggests that shoppers are holding onto their purse strings until later … Continue reading Salesforce: Shoppers are saving their big moments for later in 2024
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How to transition nontechnical teams to use GenAI
May 29, 2024 How to transition nontechnical teams to use GenAI Generative AI can be scary to some, so use these tips to help employees understand and adopt it. BY Genefa Murphy Like the internet and cloud computing before it, generative AI (GenAI) is forever changing the way we work and do business, so much so … Continue reading How to transition nontechnical teams to use GenAI
What’s more potent and harder to regulate than nicotine in vapes? Nicotine alternatives, FDA says
May 29, 2024 What’s more potent and harder to regulate than nicotine in vapes? Nicotine alternatives, FDA says Manufacturers can sell vapes containing synthetic nicotine analogues, such as 6-methyl nicotine, in the United States without seeking authorization from the FDA. BY Reuters Nicotine alternatives used in vapes being launched in the U.S. and abroad, such as … Continue reading What’s more potent and harder to regulate than nicotine in vapes? Nicotine alternatives, FDA says
ConocoPhillips to buy Marathon Oil in $22.5 billion deal—another energy megamerger
May 29, 2024 ConocoPhillips to buy Marathon Oil in $22.5 billion deal—another energy megamerger The U.S. oil and gas industry has been riding a consolidation wave over the past two years. BY Reuters ConocoPhillips on Wednesday agreed to buy Marathon Oil in a $22.5 billion deal, the latest in a series of mega-mergers in the oil … Continue reading ConocoPhillips to buy Marathon Oil in $22.5 billion deal—another energy megamerger
OpenAI Strikes Gold in Publishing Deals – Data Dates Back To 1857
OpenAI Strikes Gold in Publishing Deals – Data Dates Back To 1857 by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, May 29, 2024 There is no shortage of data from publishing companies to train large language models (LLMs) for OpenAI. Years ago, advertising insiders called data the internet’s gold, but the holy grail at the time was to find a … Continue reading OpenAI Strikes Gold in Publishing Deals – Data Dates Back To 1857
The Atlantic and Vox Media made their own deal with the AI Devil
The Atlantic and Vox Media made their own deal with the AI Devil They’re the latest in a string of publications to let OpenAI train its tool on their content. nathan ingraham Updated Wed, May 29, 2024 In the last few months, news organizations have leapt into bed with OpenAI, hatching Faustian bargains where … Continue reading The Atlantic and Vox Media made their own deal with the AI Devil
These Ikea essential boxes make moving into your college dorm instant-ramen-level easy
May 29, 2024 These Ikea essential boxes make moving into your college dorm instant-ramen-level easy Ikea designed five ready-to-go boxes to make college move-in day easy. BY Grace Snelling Moving into a new college dorm is a notoriously stressful process. Arriving in a new place, meeting a new roommate, hauling boxes up several flights of stairs … Continue reading These Ikea essential boxes make moving into your college dorm instant-ramen-level easy
How women in marketing can thrive in the age of AI
Far from feeling threatened by the incursion of AI into marketing, women should realize they are well-placed to seize promising opportunities. Theresa Kushner on May 29, 2024 What AI is and isn’t so that we have a clearer picture of the field we play in. What skills will be needed to operate effectively in … Continue reading How women in marketing can thrive in the age of AI
Gamma founder Grant Lee on making slide-creation effortless
May 29, 2024 Gamma founder Grant Lee on making slide-creation effortless Lee talked to Fast Company about the post-Powerpoint era and how his company intends to stand apart in a crowded market. BY Jeremy Caplan For many organizations, presentations are the language of persuasion. They lead to decisions, investments, and—when done badly—headaches. For those who hate … Continue reading Gamma founder Grant Lee on making slide-creation effortless
How do I quit my job without burning bridges?
May 29, 2024 How do I quit my job without burning bridges? Regardless of the circumstances surrounding your departure, it’s always a good idea to leave on the best terms possible. BY Kathleen Davis Welcome to Pressing Questions, Fast Company’s mini-advice column. Every week, deputy editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast, will answer the … Continue reading How do I quit my job without burning bridges?