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[ad_1] It turns out even CEOs can be left on read — especially if they’re no longer running a household name company.Steve Kaufer cofounded TripAdvisor in 2000. Over his 22 years at the company, Kaufer sold his company for $212 million to IAC, navigated it through the 2005 Expedia spin-off and 2011 spin-off into a standalone public company, and built up a workforce of over 3,000 employees.In 2022, Kaufer stepped down as CEO. Nowadays, Kaufer told the Grit podcast that one unexpected reality of leaving such a high-profile position is that some people don’t return his LinkedIn messages.”I laugh at…

[ad_1] OpenAI announced Tuesday the launch of Study Mode, a new feature within ChatGPT that aims to help students develop their own critical thinking skills, rather than simply obtain answers to questions. With Study Mode enabled, ChatGPT will ask users questions to test their understanding and, in some cases, refuse to offer direct answers unless students engage with the material. OpenAI says Study Mode is rolling out to logged in users on ChatGPT’s Free, Plus, Pro, and Team plans starting Tuesday. The company expects to introduce Study Mode to its Edu subscribers, which largely consists of young people whose school administrator’s have…

[ad_1] Spotify has experimented with various voice interfaces in the past, and more recently, added an AI DJ that introduces tunes the company thinks you’ll like and lets you make your own requests. Now, Spotify is teasing that generative AI advances may pave the way for an even more conversational interface with the streaming service in the future, according to comments made during Spotify’s second-quarter earnings call with investors on Tuesday. Asked about how AI was affecting its business, Spotify Chief Product and Technology Officer Gustav Söderström noted that consumers today are able to talk to Spotify in plain English…

[ad_1] After Whirlpool slashed its dividend postmarket Monday, investors are on high alert for other companies that could follow suit. CNBC Pro has some names to keep an eye on. The Michigan-based appliance maker expects to cut its annual payout to $3.60 per share from $7. Whirlpool also posted a disappointing second-quarter earnings report, which sent shares plunging as much as 14% Tuesday. Whirlpool’s move can raise concern that some companies will need to pull back shareholder dividends as macroeconomic uncertainty and tariffs weigh on their business. Given that, CNBC Pro screened the companies in the S & P 1500…

[ad_1] Last December, I graduated from Stanford University with my bachelor’s and master’s in English. Now, over 100 job applications later, I’m working three part-time jobs, living in one of the most expensive areas in the US, and constantly doubting where I should go and what I should do.Three months before graduation, I started the grueling application process. I applied for project management, marketing, UX, and writing roles. I even applied to entry-level roles and postitons in Big Tech.I personalized nearly all my résumés, wrote cover letters (mostly) without ChatGPT, conducted company research, and prepared hours for the few I…

[ad_1] Is it cheating to use AI in a job interview? Not if the company’s OK with it.Meta is, at least in some cases. The company is going to start allowing candidates to use an AI assistant in coding interviews.404 Media’s Jason Koebler first reported the news, which Meta has confirmed to Business Insider.A post on the company’s internal message board from earlier this month publicized “AI-Enabled Interviews.””Meta is developing a new type of coding interview in which candidates have access to an AI assistant,” the post read. “This is more representative of the developer environment that our future employees will work in,…

[ad_1] Google announced on Tuesday that it’s adding new capabilities to AI Mode, its experimental feature that allows users to ask complex questions and follow-ups to dig deeper on a topic directly within Search. One of the new features, Canvas, helps you build study plans and organize information over multiple sessions in a side panel. For example, if you want to create a study plan for an upcoming test, you can click the new “Create Canvas” button to get started. From there, AI Mode will start putting things together in the Canvas side panel, and you can keep refining the output with…

[ad_1] Andreessen Horowitz is on the hunt for a podcast leader, the latest step in the famous VC firm’s longtime strategy to sidestep the mainstream press and create its own content.In a LinkedIn post, the firm, also called A16z, says it’s looking for a podcast network lead to “drive the strategy, operations, and growth of a network of externally created but strategically aligned podcasts.”The job involves recruiting independent hosts to Andreessen Horowitz’s podcast platform, as well as helping them grow and monetize their audiences. The firm anticipates paying up to $424,000 in yearly salary.The firm didn’t respond to requests for…

[ad_1] I’ve worked at Anthropologie for over two years and have witnessed a lot of recurring mistakes that customers should be aware of.From exploring only part of the store to ignoring return policies, here are six common mistakes I see customers make when they shop at Anthropologie.Failing to use the sales associates’ expertise Sales associates are experts at styling both mannequins and customers. Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images Anthropologie associates can transform a shopping experience from good to great. However, I find that many customers don’t ask us for assistance.Associates have extensive knowledge of clothing and styling and are experts in tracking…

[ad_1] Despite posting strong numbers — with revenue up 16% and full-year guidance raised — Netflix (NFLX) has taken a surprising hit, sliding 8% over the past 11 trading days. When a fundamentally solid stock like this pulls back hard, it tends to raise eyebrows. And for mean reversion traders, that’s exactly the kind of set-up that gets us interested. The key question, though, is how do you know when the selling has run its course? Just because a stock drops doesn’t make it an automatic buy — the trick is identifying the turning point with some degree of confidence.…