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More personalized and powerful virtual worlds are next for artificial intelligence.

The machine learning boom is here, and it will only grow. When the pandemic led to a shrinking workforce and limited personal communication, artificial intelligence tools helped companies improve productivity. The hospitality industry has benefited from recent innovations in artificial intelligence, but new revolutionary changes are on the horizon. According to Pranay Agrawal, co-founder and CEO of AI services and…

A trait that instantly identifies someone as a toxic leader

One of the worst mistakes founders and leaders will ever make is to hire or promote someone into a leadership role who runs their insatiable ego as the driving force for every thought and decision. But it happens. And when arrogance becomes a stronghold in your culture, it can cause a lot of conflict and unnecessary drama for employees. A…

Businesses feel they are ready for a recession thanks to 2 things that build their confidence

Despite growing concerns about the recession, many small businesses report that they feel prepared to weather any future economic uncertainty. While 83% of small businesses expressed concern about the impending economic downturn, 80% of respondents in a new study from Kabbage said they were confident in their chances of weathering it. The Atlanta-based online financial technology company's April survey of…

If an employee abuses incentive compensation

Our company has a program that encourages employees to refer candidates, and we offer a referral bonus if we end up hiring someone they have referred. We are usually happy to have our candidates work with us.However, we do have one employee, Joe, who likes to send references. Instead of referring friends or former employees, he checks people on LinkedIn…

Why shares of Affirm, Upstart and Nu Holdings are growing today

What happened.Shares of several fast-growing fintech stocks recovered Tuesday after last week's brutal sell-off that was triggered by the Federal Reserve's decision to raise its benchmark interest rate by 75 basis points. The last time such a large one-point increase was made was in 1994. Shares of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) Affirm (AFRM) were up about 12.6% as of…

Why Apple’s stock rose on Tuesday

What happened.Apple (AAPL) stock jumped Tuesday, adding as much as 4.2%. As of 11:19 a.m. ET, the stock was up 3.9%. The catalyst that sent the stock higher were reports that iPhone shipments could be on the rise, which would present some much-needed good news for the tech giant.So what.UBS analyst David Vogt thinks China's iPhone shipments rebounded in May,…

Want $1,000 per month of passive income? How can dividend stocks help

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to start earning extra income over the next 90 days.If you are looking for an easy way to start your passive income, shares paying dividends can make your bank account thicker over time.Dividends are one of the easiest forms of income you can get. You don’t need to be very rich to start earning income…

Expand verification requirement for financial advertising from Google

Google is fighting financial fraud in advertising by expanding its verification program to more countries.Google is expanding its financial advertising verification program, which will require advertisers in many countries to prove that they are authorized to promote financial services. The verification adds an extra layer of protection against financial fraud, helping to ensure that people are not deceived when they…

The new Instagram Update may affect the coverage of some accounts

This feature allows users to determine how much confidential content they want to see on Instagram.Instagram extends the feature that filters @confidential content, which may affect the coverage of some accounts. Using confidential content management in the «Settings» menu, users can choose how much or how little confidential content they will see in the search, videos, accounts to which you…

Will Google take another big step in e-commerce?

Google is reportedly preparing for another powerful push to beat e-commerce. Here's what you need to know to prepare. A Bloomberg report states that Google is preparing for another foray into retail giant Amazon with a new determination to beat e-commerce. E-commerce is "a division that [Google] has tried many times to understand, but failed to understand," according to the…