Researchers cig-nal their faith in AI by taking up smoking
Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar claims some AI researchers have taken up smoking as a way to signal their commitment to the industry, believing AI will cure any health issues that arise from it.
TECHNOLOGY
My AI doppelganger tells me what to eat
A person has created a digital twin to monitor their health, feeding it metabolic data and tracking daily activities, including medication intake and body composition measurements, over a 100-day period.
Editor's noteA digital twin is a tool, not a health coach. The real test is whether it can adapt to changing data, not just spit out pre-programmed advice. Watch whether the twin's recommendations change when the user's medication regimen is altered, and whether it can learn from the user's actual responses to its suggestions.
I Run a Free AI Prompt Library: Content SEO Lessons
A free AI prompt library, PromptSeen, has learned six content SEO lessons: targeting long-tail search intent, structuring pages for easy answers, adding human touch to programmatic pages, internal linking, refreshing content, and using 'free' as a business model.
MARKETING & DESIGN
Nobody wants your AI app
AI app development is facing challenges, with many apps failing to retain users, with only one in five subscribers still paying after a year, due to a lack of habit-forming design and reliance on novelty experiences.
Frieze London 2026: Live updates from the Wallpaper* team
Frieze London 2026 is underway, with exhibitions, performances, and events taking place across the city. Cindy Sherman's show at Hauser & Wirth and Corbin Shaw's takeover of the Groucho are among the highlights.
how the spectacular set design of alejandro g. iñárritu’s digger unveils a wild masterpiece
Alejandro G. Iñárritu's film Digger features a set design that gradually reduces the distance between the spectator and the spectacle, with multiple plot twists and positions for the audience, including a play within a play.
ADVERTISING & PR
Publishers and buyers are rethinking how to create connections that drive performance in the AI era
Publishers and buyers are rethinking how to create effective connections in the AI era, seeking stronger ties to drive performance and maximize revenue, with a focus on transparency and direct supply paths.
Editor's noteDirect supply paths are a hedge, not a guarantee. The industry's shift towards transparency and collaboration is driven by AI's ability to optimize, not by a desire for stronger connections. Watch whether the increased focus on performance metrics leads to a trade-off in creative freedom.
Your AI visibility score may be hiding a problem
A single AI visibility score can hide two different problems: a brand's mention in search results and its citation as a source, with some brands appearing in one but not the other, according to a report by Semrush.
Trust in ‘my employer’ is falling, according to Edelman report
Global trust in employers has fallen to 74%, down from 79% in August 2024, according to the Edelman Trust at Work report. This decline highlights the importance of people-centred change and internal communication in building trust during organisational transformation.
HUMAN RESOURCES
TJ Newsflash 14 October – Managers’ time, training trends, workplace thinking and AI’s billion-dollar opportunity
Communication problems are affecting managers' time, while LinkedIn research highlights factors that increase employee engagement. Meanwhile, AI is viewed as a billion-dollar opportunity, with potential applications in various industries and sectors.
Editor's noteManagers' time being eaten up by communication problems is a symptom, not the disease. The real issue is that training is still seen as a bolt-on, not a core part of the job. Watch whether AI's billion-dollar opportunity is spent on automating tasks or actually redefining work.
From Learning Outcomes to Business Outcomes: How AI Is Transforming Enterprise Learning
Organisations are seeking to link learning investments to workforce capabilities and business outcomes, with an upcoming executive roundtable in Hong Kong exploring AI-enabled learning and its impact on workforce transformation and business performance.
Why MuleSoft, Not Agentforce, Is Salesforce’s Most Strategic AI Asset
MuleSoft's Agent Fabric was not mentioned during the Dreamforce keynote, instead 'Agent Fabric' was shown with Salesforce branding, suggesting a potential shift in strategic focus towards this AI control plane.
PUBLIC POLICY
Dropping degree requirements from federal contracts opens the door to AI-enabled services
US Congress passes Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act, removing degree requirements from federal contracts, allowing agencies to assess skills instead of education. This change enables the consideration of AI-enabled services for government work. New contract terms may favor firms using AI and small teams.
Republicans and Democrats Agree on AI Reform
Congress is considering AI reform bills, including the AI Kill Switch Act and the FRONTIER Act, which aim to regulate AI safety and innovation, with bipartisan support from Democrats and Republicans.
What it takes to build accountable AI in government
Federal agencies are testing AI, but the challenge lies in integrating it into existing systems to ensure accountability and prevent errors in real-time, rather than just using standalone tools. This requires connecting AI with data, workflows, and controls. Agencies aim to shift from reactive to preventive measures.
