It’s an event-packed week and I keep forgetting @Techweek_ is happening too! Anything happening today or later this week to know about? #NYTechWeek
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AI Reshaping Martech: Expert Panel Discussion NYC
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I'm excited to moderate a panel this Thursday in NYC at @KnotchInc Pros & Content Summit! I’ll be talking with @agansca
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News Influencers Surge to Social Media Platforms Post-Election
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New research from @KnightCenterUT and @pewresearch found the share of news influencers with a account jumped from 21% before Election Day to 43% by March 2025. Charts with more stats:
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AI Tech and Society Application Opportunity
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Just heard about this yesterday and working on my application now! (Covering AI, tech and society is right up my alley.)
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Vibe-Coding Platforms: Exploring Development Tools and Alternatives
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Would love to hear more about this! I've recent started experimenting with vibe-coding and curious which platforms people are using/building. I tried Replit a few months ago have a few others on my to-test list.
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Newsroom Layoffs Impact Tech Industry Workers
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So sorry to hear, Matt. Having just experienced my first newsroom layoff this month, I know how disorienting it feels…Sending you solidarity and support! Thinking of you and everyone else at BI today. Happy to help if I can.
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WPP Promotes AI Adoption in Marketing Industry
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Splashy two-page ad from @WPP
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@WSJ
promoting the holding company’s AI offerings. “In the marketing universe today, one narrative is still swirling out there — agencies are cautious, perhaps too cautious, about applying AI’s potential. We disagree.” -
Digiday Lays Off Editorial Staff in Company Restructuring
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Some bittersweet personal news: @Digiday had a company-wide restructuring yesterday and I was among the editorial staffers laid off. I’m taking a few days off to process, but now officially a free agent and excited to explore what’s next — either freelance or full-time!
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California Senator Becker Condemns AI Proposal, Chairs Subcommittee
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California Senator @JoshBeckerSV
's press team sent out a press release today w/ a statement condemning this proposal. Becker — who reps Silicon Valley in California State Assembly and chairs the state Senate Subcommittee on AI — has authored several bills data privacy and AI. -
Federal Bill Would Restrict States’ AI Privacy Laws
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States have often led the way w/ data privacy & AI laws — often raising the bar in lieu of Congressional action. This text would end that and only let states pass AI laws that:
-Promote use of AI
-Remove barriers to AI
-Streamline gov procedures for AI
-Impose certain fees