Meta will let parents see children’s chats with AI and intervene before risks spiral | Digital Trends

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Meta has been in hot water over teen safety and AI for a while now. A Wall Street Journal investigation, a lost lawsuit in New Mexico, and an FTC inquiry later, the company is finally putting in place some meaningful parental supervision tools.

Today, Meta is introducing a new Insights tab in its supervision hub across three of its most popular platforms: Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger. While the name doesn’t make it clear right away, the feature gives parents a window into what their teenagers are actually discussing with Meta AI on all these apps.

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Microsoft Gaming is dead, long live Xbox | Digital Trends

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Microsoft just hit reset on its gaming identity, and in a way, it feels like going back to basics. Because “Microsoft Gaming” is out, and Xbox is officially back at the center of everything.

Why is Microsoft ditching “Microsoft Gaming” for Xbox again?

In a recent internal shift, Microsoft has rebranded its entire gaming division back to Xbox, effectively dropping the “Microsoft Gaming” label altogether.

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How Small Businesses Can Stay Connected With Their Customers | The Startup Magazine

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Running a small business means that you’re always going to be juggling responsibilities. You have to focus on sales, marketing operations, and customer service. All of this within the same day. In the middle of all of that, staying consistent and connected with your customers can easily find itself far down on your priority list.

However, regular customer communication is one of the most important things that will drive long-term growth for your small business. When you stay visible and accessible, your customers will remember you, and remembrance means they return.

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Why Your Startup Needs a Strong Brand Identity From Day One | The Startup Magazine

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In the rush to launch a product and find market fit, many startups push branding to the bottom of their to-do list, which can lead to website mistakes for small business owners. This approach, however, overlooks a fundamental truth: a strong, holistic brand identity isn’t just cosmetic polish; it’s the core of your business infrastructure from day one. It shapes perception, builds trust, and sets the stage for sustainable growth.

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Migration reversal: Why more Americans are now moving to Ireland | BBC

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In a historic reversal, the number of Americans moving to Ireland last year was higher than the number of Irish people migrating to the US. Was this just a blip or the start of a more profound trend?

Michael Sable is an American stand-up comedian and communications manager who moved from Washington DC to Dublin in 2016.

Sable, who draws on his experience of being an American living in the Republic of Ireland in his stand-up routine, says that, when he first arrived, many Irish people he met were surprised he’d made the move, but now they don’t question it.

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Back to books – Sweden’s schools cutting back on digital learning | BBC 

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Sweden’s government is championing a renewed focus on physical books, paper, and pens in classrooms, designed to reverse falling literacy levels.

But doubling down on analogue tools has drawn criticism from tech companies, educators, and computer scientists, who argue it could impact pupils’ employment prospects, and even damage the Nordic nation’s economy.

At a high school in Nacka just outside Stockholm, final-year students are unpacking laptops from rucksacks and tote bags, alongside items they say they used less frequently a few years ago.

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ChatGPT finally offers $100/month Pro plan | TechCrunch

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OpenAI announced on Thursday something that power users have been asking for forever: a $100/month plan. Until now, plans were priced at: free (which now includes ads), an $8/month Go plan (that also includes ads), a $20/month Plus plan (ad-free), and then all the way up to a $200 Pro plan (also ad-free).

OpenAI’s pricing plan page currently does not list a $200/month plan at all. However, that highest tier is still available, OpenAI confirmed to TechCrunch.

The model maker says Plus (which remains at $20/month) and the new $100 Pro tier are geared to support daily usage of ChatGPT’s coding tool Codex. The $100 Pro plan will offer 5x more Codex than the Plus plan.

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Volkswagen drops all-electric ID.4 in the US in pivot back to gas SUVs | TechCrunch

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Volkswagen will no longer produce the all-electric ID.4 at its U.S. factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, as the German automaker shifts its resources into high-volume vehicles like its upcoming gas-powered Atlas SUV.

The company said Thursday that U.S. customers will be able to buy the ID.4 until the current inventory runs out. VW said it expects U.S. inventory to last into 2027.

Volkswagen, along with other legacy automakers, has pulled back on once-ambitious plans to shift their portfolios from gas-powered vehicles to battery electric cars, trucks, and SUVs. While some EVs have been hits, demand hasn’t met the lofty expectations that automakers forecasted. The removal of the $7,500 federal tax credit last year further dampened demand, especially for higher-priced models.

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6 Steps to Build a Rock Solid Foundation For Your New Business | Entrepreneur

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Key Takeaways

  • Lay the groundwork before you launch. Listen to your customers, research the market, create a business plan, and make funding decisions early to shape how you grow.
  • Protect your business from the start. The right legal structure, registration, and insurance stabilize what you build.
  • Leverage technology. Smart accounting, payroll, and HR tools automate the back office and free you to focus on customers and growth.

Starting a business always begins the same way — with a spark. You see an opportunity, you feel that pull to create something, and you want to move fast. But before you sprint ahead, take a step back. The groundwork you lay now determines how well your business will stand later.

Many owners I’ve known have learned this the hard way: Skipping the basics early on can cost you time, money, and focus down the road. Here’s how to build your business on a solid foundation.

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Gen Z Grads Are Turning to This Field for a Steady Paycheck

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Key Takeaways

  • Accounting majors are landing near-perfect job placement rates.
  • Most graduates secure jobs or further education within six months of finishing their degrees.
  • Entry-level accounting salaries are hovering around the high five figures, or around $75,000.

At a time when workers everywhere are feeling uneasy about the future of their jobs, and experts keep warning that white-collar careers could be the next casualty of AI, one unlikely field is coming out on top.

Accounting, often dismissed as dull and number-heavy, has spent years struggling to attract young talent. The profession’s aging workforce hasn’t helped, and between 2019 and 2022, more than 300,000 accountants left the field to move into other sectors, like finance and technology. That exodus forced firms to scramble to fill openings.

Now, the story is starting to change.

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