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Here’s some delicious AI irony for you.For years, tech giants have argued that if information is available on the internet, it can be used for AI model development and outputs. They call it fair use. Content owners have tried to prevent this, with no success.Now Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google are…
Cara West and her family moved to Europe for a better quality of life.Photo Courtesy of Cara WestIn 2024, Cara West moved from the US to Greece with her husband and young daughter.The family wanted a better quality of life, more affordability, and a greater sense of community.West told BI…
Growing up, my sisters and I had no opportunities for family trips or exciting travel adventures. Mom didn’t know how to drive, and Dad was out on the road all week as a salesman. For us, an exciting, adventurous family trip was to the grocery store when Dad finally got…
I didn’t get an Amazon Prime membership until the pandemic, when the allure of delivery finally outweighed the yearly cost for me. I was impressed by the convenience, and never looked back — until three months ago when my Prime membership was about to renew. My budget has tightened, and…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jason Kidd, the chief operating officer at Chipotle, based in Newport Beach, California. It’s been edited for length and clarity.I’m the COO at Chipotle — and this is my dream job.I love the ability to influence and interact with so many…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Christina Jones, a 57-year-old in Philadelphia. It’s been edited for length and clarity.Although I didn’t expect to be laid off from my business analyst role at United Healthcare last year, after 15 years at the company, I wasn’t shocked. Layoffs are…
I am fortunate to be able to travel with my children often. However, sometimes the travel bug bites, but I don’t have the time, energy, or budget for a true vacation. When that happens, I plan a staycation close to our home in Washington, DC. Although staycations admittedly don’t have…
“I’ll try to meet you there,” I told my mother a few months ago, one evening before bed. “I’m not feeling great, but I’ll do my best,” I confirmed before hanging up the phone. The next morning, my 71-year-old mother had surgery to lift her bladder. My 74-year-old father is…
I moved from Los Angeles to San Francisco because of a cold DM on X.I grew up in the LA suburbs, and after attending college there I built my career in journalism across the country, first covering local news, and then crypto. I liked my comfortable life with friends and…
Morgan Blunt doesn’t actually want anyone to sue her.If you were to run into the 25-year-old, though, you’d likely notice that she carries a canvas tote bag with the phrase “Sue me!” embroidered across it.”I graduated from Villanova law school about a month ago, I’m currently studying for the bar…
