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A new ruling allows publishers to opt-out of Google’s AI Overviews without being penalized on search—but it’s not the big win it looks likeRead More

In a bold turn of phrase and deed, Paris has quietly told Silicon Valley “au revoir.”  On January 26, 2026, France’s Ministry of Finance announced that by 2027, all public servants will switch from U.S. video apps like Microsoft Teams and Zoom to a homegrown platform called Visio.  No more license renewals for Teams, Zoom, Webex, or Meet, just one unified, French-built solution.  In one stroke, a long-discussed slogan “digital sovereignty” has leapt off the podium and into practice. This is not a press release; it’s a watershed moment: Europe’s second-biggest economy is wagering that, when it comes to critical…

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Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Coca-Cola is staking out its place on soccer’s biggest stage.Read More

There have always been two sides: Hiring people to do tasks and jobs, or hoping to be hired to do those tasks and jobs.

The difference now is that it’s increasingly difficult to find a good job to get hired for, and easier than ever to be the person who hires an AI or a person to do a task.

Our understanding of ‘entrepreneur’ needs updating. It’s no longer mostly about raising money, buying a factory, taking financial risks or even out hustling for sales. Instead, it’s an emotional shift–to walk to the other side of the hiring line.

If you can hire an AI to do tasks that solve problems for other people, you can do it again. If you do it well enough, you can do it for a living.

Projects, not jobs. Hiring, not being hired.

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Higgsfield wraps multiple AI video models into one marketer-friendly platform. The pitch: Catch the viral moment before it’s over.Read More

Rocket Mortgage and Redfin are leaning into something softer for their Big Game teaserRead More

Even if you’re not an NBA fan, you may have heard of the Kardashian Kurse: the fantastical yet consistent phenomenon in which NBA players who date Kardashians or Jenners lose […]Read More

The change affects sales teams that represent mid-market marketers.Read More

Shortly after launch, TNW Council is already seeing clear, early signals from its concierge model, signals that underline a fundamental truth often overlooked in the startup ecosystem: founders operating at €1 to 10 million and leaders scaling companies between €10 to 100 million are solving entirely different problems. From the first concierge-led conversations, a consistent pattern emerged. Founders in the €1 to 10M range are primarily seeking: practical growth strategies clarity on positioning, channels, and prioritization hands-on experience that helps them avoid early-stage execution mistakes In contrast, leaders operating at €10 to 100M are no longer asking for growth playbooks.…

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As ICE activity intensifies across Minneapolis, agencies are caring for teams under pressureRead More