What I read this week.

Here are a few things I found interesting this week on the web.

Joe Burrage

May 06, 2024

Meet the AI Expert Advising the White House, JPMorgan, Google and the Rest of Corporate America - Ethan Mollick, an AI consultant to influential institutions like the White House, JPMorgan, and Google. Mollick emphasizes the transformative impact of AI across industries while cautioning against potential pitfalls. He advocates for transparent and accountable AI development to mitigate biases and ethical concerns. Mollick's insights underscore the necessity of responsible AI implementation to harness its benefits effectively.
Lab-grown diamonds can now be made in 150 minutes - A breakthrough in diamond manufacturing now allows lab-grown diamonds to be produced in just 150 minutes. This innovation marks a significant advancement in the synthetic diamond industry, challenging traditional mining practices. The accelerated production process promises greater accessibility to high-quality diamonds while potentially disrupting the diamond market.
Amazon profit more than triples, topping Wall Street expectations -Amazon's Q1 2024 earnings report astounds, revealing a tripling of its earnings to $8.5 billion, a remarkable feat amidst challenges like supply chain disruptions. With revenue soaring past projections to $152.4 billion, driven by robust e-commerce and cloud computing segments, Amazon showcases resilience and strategic prowess.
The walls of Apple’s garden are tumbling down - Is the iPhone not cool anymore? Do we want something different? 🫡
Instagram's algorithm overhaul will reward ‘original content’-Instagram is changing up its algorithm! Now, it's all about giving props to original content and putting the brakes on those who just repost. The goal? More authenticity and better stuff in your feed. This shift mirrors a bigger trend of valuing original posts on social media.