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Our AI habit is making us less environmentally friendly, Google admits

Our AI habit is making us less environmentally friendly, Google admits Brandon Vigliarolo,  July 25, 2023   Google’s plans to go green are faltering – and its all AI’s fault, the company claims. Amid a fall in renewable energy usage and increased water consumption, Google SVP of learning and sustainability Ben Gomes said the Chocolate … Continue reading Our AI habit is making us less environmentally friendly, Google admits

US adults are spending less time on Twitter since Elon Musk took over

Karissa Bell   @karissabe There’s never really been a shortage of reasons to spend less time on Twitter. Even before Elon Musk’s chaotic takeover, the platform was long plagued by misinformation, hate speech, harassment and other ills that made it less than welcoming. There’s never been a better time to quit Twitter. The Elon Musk-induced … Continue reading US adults are spending less time on Twitter since Elon Musk took over

Americans say they deserve higher salaries than ever, but women still expect far less than men

  By Clint Rainey April 19, 2023 Employers are learning that good work ain’t cheap. The average American worker’s wage expectations have hit a new all-time high, almost $76,000 per year, according to new data from the New York Federal Reserve. The data, part of the bank’s thrice-a-year Survey of Consumer Expectations, found that $75,811 is … Continue reading Americans say they deserve higher salaries than ever, but women still expect far less than men

IRS says it’s doing these 5 things to make filing taxes less painful, but don’t expect miracles overnight

  By Sam Becker April 07, 2023   If you’re one of the millions of U.S. taxpayers who have waited months or years to speak with an IRS agent, get an update on your filing status, or receive a refund, the tax man has some good news for you.   The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) … Continue reading IRS says it’s doing these 5 things to make filing taxes less painful, but don’t expect miracles overnight

Microsoft’s redesigned Teams app is faster and less of a memory hog

Devindra Hardawar @devindra Meta may be grabbing most of the metaverse headlines for now, but it’s far from the only company exploring how we can experience virtual events across a variety of devices. Microsoft gave us a glimpse of its vision earlier this year with Mesh, a platform for virtual meetings that can take place … Continue reading Microsoft’s redesigned Teams app is faster and less of a memory hog

Less Than Half Of Marketers’ TV/Video Ad Budgets Going To Upfront Deals

Less Than Half Of Marketers’ TV/Video Ad Budgets Going To Upfront Deals by Wayne Friedman , March 9, 2023 Fewer TV advertising dollars are expected to be spent in upfront deal-making in this year versus a year ago, according to a new survey from Advertiser Perceptions. Just 49% of more than 300 U.S. marketers and … Continue reading Less Than Half Of Marketers’ TV/Video Ad Budgets Going To Upfront Deals

Layoff stigma stings: Why Gen Z workers are less likely to share that they lost a job

  By Jennifer Alsever March 06, 2023 The stigma of getting laid off from a job is lessening, but a good chunk of people still don’t tell the world—or prospective employers—about getting a pink slip.   Only 20% of people who lost their jobs shared the information with their future employer, according to a new … Continue reading Layoff stigma stings: Why Gen Z workers are less likely to share that they lost a job