"The person who never made a mistake, never made a discovery."
–Samuel Smiles (1812-1904)
💵📉 US consumer sentiment fell last month to its lowest level since November, adding to a growing number of signs that consumers have begun to pull a Fat Joe and lean back.
🌏 Switzerland won the 68th Eurovision song contest following a controversial grand final; Vladimir Putin replaced Russia’s defense minister with a civilian; and more.
❓ Our question to you: Would you personally be open to the idea of having an AI companion and/or a “deadbot” replica of a loved one?
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🤖 In yet another example of Black Mirror-turning-reality: A growing number of people who have suffered the loss of a loved one are turning to AI to preserve, animate, and interact with their deceased friend or family member.
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“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.”
–Winston Churchill (1874-1965)
🧠 Neuralink, the brain implant startup founded by Elon Musk, began its first human trial in January. And, while it’s seen a string of successes, the trial has also encountered some issues.
🌏 Americans are flocking to Europe to see Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour; Malaysia announced a new “orangutan diplomacy” program; and more.
🌶️ Huy Fong Foods, the iconic rooster-bottle sriracha brand whose creation dates back to the end of the Vietnam War, has halted production on all of its products.
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“A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.”
–Lao Tzu (6th-century B.C.)
🍟 The draw of fast food has always been simple: it’s fast, easy, and cheap. But the 3rd value prop is starting to go by the wayside – and fast-casual chains see a chance to steal market share.
🏭♻️ The world’s largest carbon removal plant is now open for business, representing a stepping stone to even bigger carbon removal plans in the US.
We bring you the most unusual, off-the-wall and occasionally laugh-out-loud headlines from this week.
🌍 Saudi Arabia’s Noem, the world’s biggest construction project, is working through some issues; President Biden said the US will stop sending weapons to Israel if they launch a full-scale invasion of Rafah; and more.
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