X struggling to win advertisers back after Elon Musk's profane outburst
Major advertisers, including Disney, IBM, and Apple, continue to withhold ad dollars from Elon Musk's company, X, following controversial statements and tweets.
X plans to attract smaller and medium-sized businesses to make up for lost income from major advertisers. [ more ]
Insider Q&A: Trust and safety exec talks about AI and content moderation
Companies across various industries require content moderation to filter out unwanted content like hate speech, harassment, and illegal material, emphasizing the importance of a human touch alongside AI technology. [ more ]
Think robots will take your job? Think again, AI could actually boost employment
AI could boost employment, with 47.2% of businesses surveyed saying there won't be a change in staff numbers and 34.1% saying AI would allow them to recruit more.
40% of businesses have already used AI and 15% plan to use it in the future, with 68% reporting an increase in output volume through AI usage. [ more ]
5 days in the office: SF small businesses say it may be the only way they can survive
Many businesses in San Francisco, particularly in the Folsom and 2nd Street area, have been severely impacted by the pandemic, with a significant decrease in customers and employees.
Efforts to bring back workers to the office on a more regular basis have been challenging, and return-to-work policies have not been widely endorsed in San Francisco. [ more ]
Dirty Martin's would be spared under new concept for light rail - Austin Monitor
The owner of 98-year-old restaurant, Dirty Martin's, is uncertain about the future of the restaurant despite new plans to spare it from being demolished for a light-rail system in Austin.
The new plans involve rerouting bus and bicycle lanes away from Guadalupe Street and compensating business owners for their real estate and moving expenses. [ more ]
How a Fishery Case Fits Into a Long-Game Effort to Sap Regulation of Business
The Supreme Court is considering a set of cases that could undermine regulations imposed on businesses.
The cases involve a challenge to the precedent set by Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council, which allows judges to defer to agency interpretations of ambiguous laws. [ more ]
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Advisory council created to ensure diversity in businesses participating in next year's Democratic National Convention
The Democratic National Convention host committee in Chicago has created an advisory council to promote diversity in participation of businesses owned by diverse entrepreneurs.
The council will work with the host committee to set diversity spending goals and establish equity practices and community engagement strategies.
The diversity council is made up of representatives from over 20 Illinois-based organizations focused on creating a more inclusive workforce. [ more ]