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California passed a law extending the state’s Consumer Privacy Act to protect the privacy of a person’s brain data collected by neurotechnology companies (i.e., pretty much everyone in Silicon Valley). The Big Thought: Applications and technologies as diverse as mixed-reality headsets and meditation platforms can in some way record and collect the neural data of users… and […]
A material called “graphene,” which is the thinnest material known to humans, was successfully placed on a human brain for the first time — potentially unlocking a host of new therapies for neurological conditions. The Big Thought: Brain implants are all the rage these days (partly due to the hype around Elon Musk’s Neuralink), but they inherently seem […]
Zillow is rolling out a new feature that shows the climate risks tied to properties for sale on the platform — realities that could majorly affect homebuyers’ decisions. The Big Picture: As extreme weather dominates the headlines more each day, the home-buying mantra of “location, location, location” has never been more important. Between the Listings: In partnership with non-profit […]
OpenAI is officially triggering the switch from its unique non-profit/for-profit corporate structure into a strictly for-profit company that will likely catapult the AI startup’s growth. The Big Picture: If you think OpenAI has a lot of money, influence, and power now, a for-profit designation will take the guardrails off the development of its systems — for better and worse. The Rundown: OpenAI […]
A new lifestyle platform called On The House (OTH) launched a “credit card” that allows influencers to trade their social-media clout for products and services from participating businesses. Why It Hits: Every business is looking for a way to go viral — it’s the entire foundation of influencer marketing. Trading goods and services for publicity is the logical […]
Jaylen Brown, the NBA star who helped lead the Boston Celtics to a championship win last season, is launching his own footwear company instead of signing a deal with an established sneaker brand. Why It Hits: Signing an endorsement deal with one of the major athletic shoe labels, like Nike, Adidas, or Puma, is seen as the pinnacle […]
Meta announced some starry updates to its AI chatbots — licensed celebrity voices from A-list Hollywood talent. The Big Picture: It’s not the first time that Meta turned to famous people to give its chatbots some familiar voices. But after the first experiment failed because the celebrities were voicing characters, the tech giant hopes that simply programming the chatbots […]
Blumhouse and NBC Universal’s Peacock are taking IRL branded experiences to the next level with “Overnightmare” — a horror getaway where fans can literally be frightened for an entire weekend. The Big Picture: Entertainment giants have jumped into the experience economy post-COVID, as demand for fans to immerse themselves in their favorite stories has skyrocketed. People desire to be part of the […]
Digital publishers are turning to WhatsApp’s Channels feature to share content directly with readers, test out new products, and create a relationship with readers all over the world. The Big Headline: Platforms like Facebook and Google leaned on publishers to drive engagement and attract ad revenue but later shifted focus to opinion content, leaving publishers behind. WhatsApp, the […]
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new bill into law that puts strict parameters around how social media apps can interact with minors in the state. The Big Picture: Governments, social scientists, and parents are trying to figure out how best to moderate kids’ relationships with social media — technology designed to keep us endlessly engaged. Like many […]