Advertisers share what’s working in AI and what’s not as the hype cycle fades
Toys “R” Us’ ad made with OpenAI’s text-to-video tool, Sora sparked backlash. Two years after OpenAI’s ChatGPT and other chatbots launched, the advertising community’s excitement over generative AI has come down to earth. The shift was evident at New York’s Advertising Week, a four-day gathering this week that organizers expected 17,000 to attend. On panels…
Why The New York Times’ lawyers are inspecting OpenAI’s code in a secretive room
OpenAI and Microsoft are defending lawsuits from publishers, authors, and other creators alleging they ripped off their work. They can reshape the generative AI industry. Somewhere in the United States, in a secure room, on a computer unconnected to the internet, sits the source code for ChatGPT. It is there to be inspected by lawyers…
Elon Musk is now one of Trump’s biggest supporters — but their relationship wasn’t always great
Donald Trump (right) on Tuesday escalated his feud with Elon Musk in a Truth Social post belittling the billionaire. Elon Musk and Donald Trump are getting along again after years of a frosty relationship. On August 12, Musk hosted Trump for a live interview on X, formerly known as Twitter, welcoming Trump back to the…
Dude Perfect’s new CEO explains why TV is a huge focus as the group looks to expand after raising over $100 million
Top YouTube group Dude Perfect hires Andrew Yaffe as CEO. Dude Perfect isn’t playing games. The company just hired its first CEO to help it continue to grow beyond social-media fame and into a full-fledged media empire. That CEO is former NBA executive Andrew Yaffe, who joined the team with a vision to build Dude…
I worried my husband and I wouldn’t last once we became empty-nesters — but we’ve since discovered how to keep our 24-year marriage strong
My husband and I try to go on two cruises together a year. Once our two daughters went off to college, it seemed my husband and I had different plans for enjoying our empty-nest years. I love traveling and was excited to do more of it, just the two of us. For me, there’s nothing…
7 red flags to look out for when getting a manicure, according to salon owners
There are a few things clients should look out for before sitting down for a manicure. Whether you want a Japanese gel manicure or French tips for your next big event, choosing the right nail salon is crucial to achieving the look you desire and preserving your long-term nail health. Manicures can be expensive, costing…
I inherited over 1000 collectibles from my grandmother. I kept my favorites and sold the rest, and it taught me a lesson in letting go.
Trace Salzbrenner inherited a set of salt and pepper shakers. When I was a kid, my grandma loved to tell me about her collection of salt and pepper shakers. She would pull her favorites down from custom-built shelves she had installed in her home — she always wanted to have her assembly on display —…
Being a stay-at-home mom was suffocating at times, so I sent my kids to day care
Kelsey Combe stayed home with her two kids for five years. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kelsey Combe. It has been edited for length and clarity. I never thought I would be a stay-at-home parent. When my partner and I lived in New York, I was running a successful wedding photography…
Carson Daly’s key to good parenting is talking to young kids like they’re 30
Carson Daly speaks to his young kids like they’re adults. It’s not easy being a father of four, but Carson Daly says the trick to parenting children is to treat them like adults. In an interview with People published on Wednesday, the “Today” co-host spoke about how he brings up difficult topics — like mental…
