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CrowdStrike’s $10 peace offering brews more trouble than it’s worth

CrowdStrike’s $10 peace offering brews more trouble than it’s worth Suswati Basu Tech journalist   In a quirky twist of corporate apology-gone-awry, cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike has left social media chortling after reportedly offering a meager $ 10 Uber Eats gift card to soothe the frazzled nerves of IT staff and partners bogged down by last … Continue reading CrowdStrike’s $10 peace offering brews more trouble than it’s worth →

A tale of 2 families: Teens rely on social media, but some opt out until it’s necessary

June 08, 2024 A tale of 2 families: Teens rely on social media, but some opt out until it’s necessary Some teenagers are initiating social media ‘cleanses’ because of the toll they know it takes on mental health and grades. BY Associated Press Kate Bulkeley’s pledge to stay off social media in high school worked at … Continue reading A tale of 2 families: Teens rely on social media, but some opt out until it’s necessary →

Marketers, it’s time to walk the walk on responsible media

Dive into the nuances of responsible media buying that balances brand safety and support for credible journalism, DEIB and sustainability. Angelina Eng on June 7, 2024   As the advertising industry grapples with the growing importance of brand safety, sustainability and supporting diverse and inclusive content, marketers face the challenge of translating these ideals into … Continue reading Marketers, it’s time to walk the walk on responsible media →

American Airlines flight attendants offered 17% pay bump. It’s less than what they wanted

June 05, 2024 American Airlines flight attendants offered 17% pay bump. It’s less than what they wanted American Airlines’ flight attendants say they have not had a pay raise in over five years and have asked for an immediate raise of about 33%. BY Reuters American Airlines has offered its flights attendants immediate wage increases of … Continue reading American Airlines flight attendants offered 17% pay bump. It’s less than what they wanted →

Google’s bad AI search results went viral. It’s since made improvements

May 31, 2024 Google’s bad AI search results went viral. It’s since made improvements Google has sought to make broader improvements such as better detection of ‘nonsensical queries.’ BY Associated Press Google said Friday it has made “more than a dozen technical improvements” to its artificial intelligence (AI) systems after its retooled search engine was found … Continue reading Google’s bad AI search results went viral. It’s since made improvements →

It’s becoming alarmingly easy to create audio deepfakes of Biden and Trump

May 31, 2024 It’s becoming alarmingly easy to create audio deepfakes of Biden and Trump New research by the Center for Countering Digital Hate sounds the alarm ahead of a blockbuster political season. BY Chris Stokel-Walker Seeing is no longer believing, thanks to the rise of generative AI video tools. And now, in a crucial election … Continue reading It’s becoming alarmingly easy to create audio deepfakes of Biden and Trump →

Martin Scorsese and Timothée Chalamet teamed up for Chanel, and it’s a near perfect ad

May 20, 2024 Martin Scorsese and Timothée Chalamet teamed up for Chanel, and it’s a near perfect ad You can smell the A-list from here. BY Jeff Beer A tortured artist, looking for meaning in life, and navigating a gritty New York City to find it. This is Timothée Chalamet in a new Chanel ad for … Continue reading Martin Scorsese and Timothée Chalamet teamed up for Chanel, and it’s a near perfect ad →

It’s not you, being twentysomething is tough. Here’s how to find hope when the struggle is real, according to a psychologist

May 26, 2024 It’s not you, being twentysomething is tough. Here’s how to find hope when the struggle is real, according to a psychologist Meg Jay wrote the book on treatments for twentysomethings. She explains how young adult brains are more likely to think catastrophically—and feel negatively—than those of older adults, and they have less … Continue reading It’s not you, being twentysomething is tough. Here’s how to find hope when the struggle is real, according to a psychologist →

How AI impacts the customer experience, when it’s done well

This insightful conversation about the current uses and future applications of AI in marketing was recorded at the Spring 2024 MarTech Conference. Mike Pastore on May 14, 2024   AI is increasingly being used by marketers to create content and experiences for prospects and customers.     Recorded live during the Spring 2024 MarTech Conference, this episode … Continue reading How AI impacts the customer experience, when it’s done well →