AJ
@anjuwi.bsky.social
pr gal vibing at the intersection of contemporary culture & future-thinking/web3
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RIP, legend.
What went wrong with Skype?
What went wrong with Skype?
Skype’s issues started a decade ago.
buff.ly
March 12, 2025 at 6:41 AM
RIP, legend.
I’ve always found IPO stories fascinating, and Birkenstock’s journey post-IPO is a prime example of resilience and long-term vision. A perfect case study on how a brand can stay true to its identity while navigating the complexities of being a public company: www.voguebusiness.com/story/compan...
‘We are beyond fashion’: How Birkenstock got back in step post-IPO
The 250-year-old German brand – now an unexpected fashion mainstay – is committed to quality and staying the course as a public company.
www.voguebusiness.com
March 11, 2025 at 2:48 PM
I’ve always found IPO stories fascinating, and Birkenstock’s journey post-IPO is a prime example of resilience and long-term vision. A perfect case study on how a brand can stay true to its identity while navigating the complexities of being a public company: www.voguebusiness.com/story/compan...
Apple’s latest ad "At a price you can’t ignore" —am I the only one who thinks this feels off-brand?
March 8, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Apple’s latest ad "At a price you can’t ignore" —am I the only one who thinks this feels off-brand?
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A study reveals that large language models recognize when they are being studied and change their behavior to seem more likable.
Chatbots, Like the Rest of Us, Just Want to Be Loved
A study reveals that large language models recognize when they are being studied and change their behavior to seem more likable.
wrd.cm
March 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
A study reveals that large language models recognize when they are being studied and change their behavior to seem more likable.
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History is littered with lamentations about distraction. But is it, in fact, good to pay attention? Whose purposes does it serve?
What if the Attention Crisis Is All a Distraction?
From the pianoforte to the smartphone, each wave of tech has sparked fears of brain rot. But the problem isn’t our ability to focus—it’s what we’re focussing on.
www.newyorker.com
March 5, 2025 at 5:34 PM
History is littered with lamentations about distraction. But is it, in fact, good to pay attention? Whose purposes does it serve?
Agreed.
Germany needs to get its act together, fast: www.nytimes.com/2025/03/04/o...
Germany needs to get its act together, fast: www.nytimes.com/2025/03/04/o...
Opinion | Friedrich Merz, Germany’s Next Chancellor, Is Yesterday’s Man
Friedrich Merz, almost certain to be the country’s next chancellor, is yesterday’s man.
www.nytimes.com
March 4, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Agreed.
Germany needs to get its act together, fast: www.nytimes.com/2025/03/04/o...
Germany needs to get its act together, fast: www.nytimes.com/2025/03/04/o...
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"Keeping track of the destruction is like counting individual bricks scattered around a demolition site."
A must-read from Brian here
A must-read from Brian here
It’s worse than you think in the same way that your brain breaks a little when you try to picture how deep the ocean is. It’s worse than you think because the people running the government seem to have no higher mission than to watch it burn.
www.wired.com/story/doge-w...
www.wired.com/story/doge-w...
The DOGE Takeover Is Worse Than You Think
What’s happening to the US government right now is bad. What comes next is worse.
www.wired.com
February 27, 2025 at 3:23 PM
"Keeping track of the destruction is like counting individual bricks scattered around a demolition site."
A must-read from Brian here
A must-read from Brian here
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The UK government is running an open consultation on adjusting copyright laws to accommodate AI. If you are an artist, I think it's imperative that you take the time to understand what they are proposing, and articulate your stance against it.
ipoconsultations.citizenspace.com/ipo/consulta...
ipoconsultations.citizenspace.com/ipo/consulta...
Consultation on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence
- Intellectual Property Office
- Citizen Space
Find and participate in activities run by Intelluctual Property Office
ipoconsultations.citizenspace.com
February 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The UK government is running an open consultation on adjusting copyright laws to accommodate AI. If you are an artist, I think it's imperative that you take the time to understand what they are proposing, and articulate your stance against it.
ipoconsultations.citizenspace.com/ipo/consulta...
ipoconsultations.citizenspace.com/ipo/consulta...
The circumstances surrounding the "aha moment" are mostly mundane.
February 25, 2025 at 2:37 PM
The circumstances surrounding the "aha moment" are mostly mundane.
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History is littered with lamentations about distraction. But is it always good to pay attention? Whose purposes does it serve?
What if the Attention Crisis Is All a Distraction?
From the pianoforte to the smartphone, each wave of tech has sparked fears of brain rot. But the problem isn’t our ability to focus—it’s what we’re focussing on.
nyer.cm
February 23, 2025 at 9:03 PM
History is littered with lamentations about distraction. But is it always good to pay attention? Whose purposes does it serve?
February 23, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Germany’s economy shrank slightly in 2024, after adjusting for rising prices. Forecasts for this year don’t look much better, and other measures look even worse. Here’s our breakdown what it looks like when an economy rapidly loses its edge.
In Charts: Germany’s Economy Was Once the Envy of Europe. Not Anymore
Metrics reveal an economy sliding backward. It will be one of the biggest issues in the election set for Sunday.
www.nytimes.com
February 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Germany’s economy shrank slightly in 2024, after adjusting for rising prices. Forecasts for this year don’t look much better, and other measures look even worse. Here’s our breakdown what it looks like when an economy rapidly loses its edge.
Why doesn’t German have a precise equivalent for “wholesome”?
Much needed💭🤯
Much needed💭🤯
February 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Why doesn’t German have a precise equivalent for “wholesome”?
Much needed💭🤯
Much needed💭🤯
Coping mechanism: Reddit holes 🕳️
February 15, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Coping mechanism: Reddit holes 🕳️
Concert ticket prices are so inflated, Kendrick/ SZA got me wondering if seats come with a mortgage😒
February 15, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Concert ticket prices are so inflated, Kendrick/ SZA got me wondering if seats come with a mortgage😒
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What is Cardano? Inside the Third-Generation Blockchain decrypt.co/resources...
February 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
What is Cardano? Inside the Third-Generation Blockchain decrypt.co/resources...
Backclash, earned.
Google Calendar removes Black History Month, Pride and other cultural events
Google Calendar removes Black History Month, Pride and other cultural events
Company says listed holidays were not ‘sustainable’ for their model in latest move to roll back diversity efforts
Google’s online and mobile calendars are no longer including references to Black History Month, Women’s History Month and LGBTQ+ holidays,…
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Backclash, earned.
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France is set to announce a total of €109 billion in investment in AI projects in the country by companies, funds and other sources over coming years, President Emmanuel Macron said.
France to Announce €109 Billion in AI Investments, Macron Says
France is set to announce a total of €109 billion ($113 billion) in investment in artificial intelligence projects in the country by companies, funds and other sources over the coming years, President...
www.bloomberg.com
February 9, 2025 at 9:32 PM
France is set to announce a total of €109 billion in investment in AI projects in the country by companies, funds and other sources over coming years, President Emmanuel Macron said.
Relatable 💕
Kendrick in overlong flares, so relatable as someone his height.
February 10, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Relatable 💕
Zero fcks given for NFL, but I’d sell my soul to watch Kendrick live 🍿
February 9, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Zero fcks given for NFL, but I’d sell my soul to watch Kendrick live 🍿
Having a track ready to drop just in case you win a Grammy is peak icon behavior. Doechii day 👑
February 4, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Having a track ready to drop just in case you win a Grammy is peak icon behavior. Doechii day 👑
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Europe can import disillusioned talent from Trump’s US, says Lagarde
https://www.ft.com/content/b6a5c06d-fa9c-4254-adbc-92b69719d8ee
https://www.ft.com/content/b6a5c06d-fa9c-4254-adbc-92b69719d8ee
Europe can import disillusioned talent from Trump’s US, says Lagarde
ECB president defends EU strengths and insists it is ‘not a basket case’
www.ft.com
January 24, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Europe can import disillusioned talent from Trump’s US, says Lagarde
https://www.ft.com/content/b6a5c06d-fa9c-4254-adbc-92b69719d8ee
https://www.ft.com/content/b6a5c06d-fa9c-4254-adbc-92b69719d8ee