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TikTok ban in Montana blocked by US judge over free speech rights

Hi, Welcome Welcome back TikTok ban in Montana blocked by US judge over free speech rights This was just one month away from the start date. Richard Lai   Updated Fri, Dec 1, 2023 REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein Montana’s unprecedented state-wide ban of Chinese short-video app, TikTok, was supposed to take effect on January 1, 2024, but … Continue reading TikTok ban in Montana blocked by US judge over free speech rights →

Huawei is allegedly building a self-sufficient chip network using state investment fund

Huawei is allegedly building a self-sufficient chip network using state investment fund Bloomberg’s report suggests a ‘symbiotic relationship’ between Huawei and these enterprises. Richard Lai   Fri, Dec 1, 2023 A man checks Huawei’s Mate 60 series smartphones displayed at a Huawei store in Shanghai, China September 8, 2023. (REUTERS/Aly Song) We’ve seen Huawei’s surprising … Continue reading Huawei is allegedly building a self-sufficient chip network using state investment fund →

A management expert explains how OpenAI’s nonprofit-corporate hybrid model works

  By The Conversation December 01, 2023 In late November, the board of OpenAI, creator of the popular ChatGPT and DALL-E artificial intelligence tools, fired Sam Altman, its chief executive officer. Chaos ensued as investors and employees rebelled. By the time the mayhem had subsided five days later, Altman had returned triumphantly to the OpenAI fold amid staff … Continue reading A management expert explains how OpenAI’s nonprofit-corporate hybrid model works →

Marketing value and data: Doing more with less

Learn ethical alternatives to common marketing tactics that rely on collecting sensitive customer data. Steve Petersen on November 30, 2023 As marketers, we walk a fine line between collecting customer data to deliver value and infringing on consumer privacy. Recent trends in privacy regulations are restricting how companies can use personal data in advertising and … Continue reading Marketing value and data: Doing more with less →

AI is adding to marketers’ responsibilities while diminishing their influence

Marketing is getting more involved with cross-functional teams — and a lot of non-marketers don’t see this as a value add. Constantine von Hoffman on November 29, 2023 The enterprise-wide adoption of AI is adding to marketers’ responsibilities but diminishing their control over key technologies. That’s the conclusion of new Gartner reports about what CMOs … Continue reading AI is adding to marketers’ responsibilities while diminishing their influence →

Apple’s apps of the year include a hiking guide, a unique streaming service, and more

  By Steven Melendez November 29, 2023 On Wednesday, Apple unveiled its picks for the top apps and games of 2023, highlighting a collection that focuses heavily on personal exploration and growth.  Apps honored in platform-specific categories included the outdoor exploration tool AllTrails for iPhone, the workout guide SmartGym for Apple Watch, beauty planning app … Continue reading Apple’s apps of the year include a hiking guide, a unique streaming service, and more →