Hyundai CEO José Muñoz asserts that a combination of protective trade measures and product improvements can mitigate the effects of Chinese imports on his company, even as he recognizes the potential for market challenges.
TECHNOLOGY
5 Android phones you should buy instead of the iPhone 18 Pro Max
With $1,299, the article recommends considering five Android phones with competitive features and experiences instead of the high-priced iPhone 18 Pro Max, highlighting cost-effective alternatives amidst a RAM and memory crunch affecting phone prices.
Musk follows Trump's lead, swaps AI for SI in SpaceX rebrand
Elon Musk announces SpaceX will transition to SpaceXSI, aligning with President Trump's directive to federal agencies to adopt 'Super Intelligence' over 'Artifics Intelligence'. The rebranding follows Musk's previous name changes, including Twitter's to X. The domain spacexsi.com is currently for sale, and the term 'Super Intelligence' is also used by other tech leaders.
OpenAI to flood your eyeballs with visual ads
OpenAI introduces visual ads in ChatGPT, initially for US testing in October. The ads, which will appear during image generation, aim to offer product inspiration and experiences. However, concerns about ad intrusiveness and effectiveness in capturing user attention are raised, with ads potentially interrupting the image generation process or remaining on screen post-generation.
MARKETING & DESIGN
Knekt floor lamp by Hegren among seven new products on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom presents a standing aluminium lamp by Norwegian brand Hegren, which can be adjusted for varying heights and light direction. The showcase also includes acoustic panels for office interiors and rugs featuring American landscape designs.
ADVERTISING & PR
OpenAI moves to make ChatGPT ads more measurable — and more visual
OpenAI is addressing advertiser feedback by introducing image ads for ChatGPT in the U.S., aiming to improve ad measurement and offer more diverse formats since the initial ad launches in February.
TikTok’s ad network bet: More reach, more budget
TikTok has introduced its global ad network, allowing advertisers to extend campaigns beyond its platform to a vast array of premium apps, aiming to capture a larger portion of advertising budgets by leveraging its audience data for broader reach.
Gen Z wants ChatGPT: The fight comms has to referee
Younger employees favor ChatGPT over company-approved AI tool, with a significant portion of Generation Z opting for the former. Surveys indicate a preference for ChatGPT among Gen Z, challenging organizations to justify their chosen AI platforms. Strategies to encourage adoption include personalized communication, demonstrating benefits specific to job functions, and providing clear guidels for transitioning between tools.
HUMAN RESOURCES
Why Remote Work Helps More South African Women Access Employment
Remote work in South Africa is increasingly aiding women's employment by providing flexibility and convenience, which helps address the high unemployment rates that disproportionately affect women, as noted by SouthAfricanTalent.com.
PUBLIC POLICY
Russia Attacks – Would NATO Freeze?
NATO's eastern flank includes battle groups and brigades with lead nations, stationed across several Baltic and Eastern European countries, with the capability to act in self-defense without external consent. Enhanced surveillance and intelligence efforts monitor potential threats, with military movements serving as indicators of hostile intent, prompting diplomatic engagement with Russia.
US spy chief tapped as White House AI czar
Jay Clayton, former intelligence director, has been appointed by President Trump to oversee AI policy in the White House, aiming to address concerns related to the safety and security of AI technologies.
