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AI apps were asked to do work once left to people. It did not go well. source https://www.inc.com/bruce-crumley/researchers-tried-to-replace-human-workers-with-ai-it-failed-97-of-the-time/91287960

Wall Street Journal editor in chief Emma Tucker sent out the following on Wednesday: Dear all, I am writing to share that after an incredible 42-year career, Mike Miller will be departing The Wall Street Journal. His last day is Friday, January 16. Mike’s decades of contributions have made him an essential threat in the fabric ofContinueContinue reading “Longtime WSJer Miller departing after 42 years”

Lessons from a $500,000 sales week. source https://www.inc.com/eve-demartine/how-to-win-on-tiktok-shop/91287759

Ikea’s new store is in the metaverse. The company announced Wednesday it’s piloting a limited-edition pop-up in Roblox’s “Welcome to Bloxburg” game offering players Ikea products they can use to decorate virtual homes. This is the first time that the Swedish furniture retailer has entered gaming in a meaningful way, since an earlier Roblox gameContinueContinue reading “Ikea will team up with Roblox on a pop-up to reach Gen Alpha shoppers”

The State Department says it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States. The State Department, led by Secretary Marco Rubio, said Wednesday it had instructed consular officers to halt immigrant visa applications from the countriesContinueContinue reading “U.S. suspends immigrant visa processing from 75 countries”