Technology/Business

AI-powered tools are increasingly vital for enhancing workplace accessibility, facilitating tasks such as transcribing meetings, composing emails, describing images, and converting voice to text. However, the swift advancement of AI has also introduced challenges, as numerous AI tools remain imperfect.

A new study from the University of California, Los Angeles reveals that adolescents perceive social media as the most authentic form of media, surpassing traditional entertainment platforms in perceived genuineness.

According to the FTC, Americans lost an estimated $330 million to text message scams in 2022. A new variant, the wrong number text scam, involves scammers building a rapport with victims over time before soliciting personal or financial information.

Recent research indicates that high-dosage, in-person tutoring is effective, yet virtual tutoring is emerging as a promising alternative. Studies suggest that, when implemented with the same safeguards, virtual tutoring can be nearly as effective as traditional in-person methods.

TikTok's parent company ByteDance faces an April 5 deadline to sell the app's US operations, following an extension by President Trump. Several potential buyers have expressed interest, and Trump has indicated a willingness to assist in brokering a deal to maintain access to the platform.

Independent contractors can leverage a range of tax deductions on their 1099 returns. These deductions encompass home office expenses, educational costs, business insurance premiums, depreciation of property and equipment, vehicle-related expenses, business travel, cell phone and internet bills, health insurance and medical expenses, retirement savings, startup costs, advertising fees, consulting and professional service fees, self-employment taxes, and the qualified business income (QBI) deduction.

US stocks declined on Friday as investors processed deteriorating consumer sentiment and inflation data, coupled with President Trump's announcement of 25% tariffs on all cars imported into the US, which heightened concerns about the economic impact.

GameStop has shuttered over 1,000 stores globally within the past year and is redirecting its financial strategy by investing in bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset, signaling a shift away from its traditional retail model.

DoorDash has announced a new partnership with Klarna, allowing customers to pay for their orders in installments starting soon.

YouTube is implementing new regulations to restrict content related to unapproved gambling websites. The platform will no longer permit links to external sites that violate its policies and will age-restrict content promoting online casinos.