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☆ Auto giants launch a flurry of cheaper electric vehicles — taking the fight to China
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Sam Meredith | In Samuelmeredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Carlos Tavares, chief executive officer of Stellantis NV, beside a Citroen C5 Aircross Concept automobile at the Paris Motor Show in Paris, France, on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. So, Citroen, Peugeot [and] Renault, they are all showing some smaller affordable models," Poliscanova said. The partly covered wheel of a BYD Co. electric vehicle at the Paris Motor Show in Paris, France, on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. "This year in Europe, we did not have affordable models, so people are not buying those overpriced premium vehicles. Not that many full electric vehicles in Europe for less than that price," he added.

Persons: Carlos Tavares, Julia Poliscanova, Poliscanova, carmaker, Environment's Poliscanova, JATO, Denis Le Vot, CNBC's Charlotte Reed, Le Vot Organizations: Stellantis, Citroen, Paris, Bloomberg, Getty, Europe's, Transport & Environment, CNBC, Peugeot, Renault, carmaker Renault, Tech, Auto, Parc des, Chesnot, U.S, Beijing, Dacia, EV Locations: Paris, France, PARIS, Europe, China, Dacia, EVs, Parc, U.S

☆ California's economic growth is slipping behind Texas as the Lone Star state draws corporate HQs and people
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Texas' economy is growing faster than California's as it woos big companies and new residents. But some Texas residents are feeling increasingly fed up and priced out of the state. That figure is even stronger for the fourth quarter of 2023, which saw Texas' GDP grow at an annual rate of 5% — a jump that Texas Gov. Its $3.9 trillion GDP accounts for 14% of the national GDP, according to the report. Some Texas residents are less happyAs Texas' economy soars, some residents are feeling increasingly fed up and priced out.

Persons: —, Greg Abbott, California's, Tesla, Charles Schwab, Abbott, Elon Musk, CBRE, Jennifer Sor, Austin Organizations: Service, Lone Star, Public, Institute of California, Public Policy Institute, Texas Gov, Bureau, Oracle, State for, Chevron, Gov, Fortune, Texas, Nvidia, Golden State, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Texas realtors, BI Locations: Texas, While California, California, , Texas, State for Texas, Palo Alto , California, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington

☆ Myanmar’s internet freedom is now as bad as China’s, report finds
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Helen Regan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —For the past decade, China has consistently ranked last in the world for internet freedom due to its all-pervading online surveillance and content control system dubbed the “Great Firewall.”But a new report out Wednesday shows that internet freedoms in China’s neighbor Myanmar are now just as lacking. The report from Freedom House, a US government-funded NGO, found that global internet freedom has declined for the 14th consecutive year. In a record 43 countries, people were physically attacked or killed in retaliation for their online activities, the report found. The Central Asian nation Kyrgyzstan showed the biggest drop in internet freedoms, according to the report, as President Sadyr Japarov ramped up efforts to silence digital media and suppress online organizing. The report also covers online disinformation campaigns and political interference in the run-up to elections, including harassment of independent researchers and fact checkers.

Persons: ”, Mao Ning, Sadyr Japarov, Kloop, “ Organizations: CNN, Freedom, Trust, United Nations, UN, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ”, Central, US Locations: China, China’s, Myanmar, Central Asian, Kyrgyzstan, Iceland, United States, ’

☆ UK regulator warns of big fines, service suspensions for tech giants ahead of new safety rules
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Ryan Browne | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The Online Safety Act includes sweeping new rules that will force large tech firms to do more to combat illegal content online. Over the past six months, Ofcom has consulted on its codes and guidance for illegal harms, pornography age verification and children's safety. The regulator added that, while these are positive steps, more changes will be needed wen the Online Safety Act comes into force. From December this year, Ofcom will publish first edition illegal harms codes and guidance. Tech platforms will then have three months to complete an illegal harms risk assessment.

Persons: it's Organizations: — Technology, Ofcom Locations: British

☆ Netflix airing NFL games on Christmas will be the streaming giant's biggest test for its next area of growth
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . In today's big story, Netflix's earnings report comes as Wall Street wonders if the king of streaming can keep its crown . Business Insider's Lucia Moses outlined investors' key questions about Netflix ahead of its third-quarter earnings call this afternoon. The NFL is coming to the streamer this Christmas, with Netflix showing two games on the holiday.

Persons: —, Leapmoter, Chelsea Jia Feng, Business Insider's Lucia Moses, Alain Tascan, Jamie Squire, — Peacock, BI's Peter Kafka, There's, Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, Mike Kemp, Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, iStock, Rebecca Zisser, Harris, Elon Musk's, Elon, Tyler Le, it's, Amy Powell, El, Dan DeFrancesco, Jordan Parker Erb, Hallam Bullock, Milan Sehmbi, Amanda Yen Organizations: Business, Service, EV, Netflix, Epic Games, NFL, NBA, Getty, Louis, BI, Trump, House, SpaceX, Elon Musk's, California Coastal Commission, Paramount, NATO Locations: Europe, Swedish, California, Hollywood, El Mayo, Sinaloa, New York, London

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Nvidia, Travelers, Blackstone, Uber and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Travelers' third-quarter earnings came in at $5.24 per share, topping the $3.55 a share expected from analysts polled by LSEG. Blackstone reported third-quarter earnings of $1.01 per share on revenue of $2.43 billion. CSX — Shares slipped 5.9% after the transportation company reported disappointing third-quarter results. Alcoa — The aluminum producer's stock shed more than 3% after the company reported third-quarter revenue of $2.90 billion, below the $2.97 billion LSEG consensus estimate. Synovus Financial — Shares popped 5% after the company reported better-than-expected adjusted earnings per share for the third quarter.

Persons: Uber, LSEG, Elevance, Blackstone, Equifax, Synovus, — CNBC's Sean Conlon, Hakyung Kim, Alex Harring, Pia Singh Organizations: Taiwan Semiconductor, Nvidia, Micron, Times, Expedia, —, LSEG, CSX, Nokia —, Alcoa, FactSet, Dynamics, Steel, Walgreens, Alliance

☆ Cleveland Browns plan to leave Cleveland stadium for Brook Park dome
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Jake Piazza | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

A general view of Huntington Bank Field during an NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Cleveland. The Cleveland Browns are leaving the shores of Lake Erie. The Browns plan to leave their current open-air stadium in the city of Cleveland for a yet-to-be-built domed stadium in Brook Park, Ohio, according to a press release from Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb that was later confirmed by the Browns owners. Brook Park is just over 16 miles from the Browns' current stadium, which was built in 1999. The Cleveland Browns are valued at $6.02 billion, according to CNBC's Official 2024 NFL Team Valuations.

Persons: Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, Dee Haslam, Bibb, Taylor, Dee, Jimmy Haslam Organizations: Huntington Bank Field, NFL, Cleveland Browns, New York Giants, The Cleveland Browns, Browns, Cleveland Mayor, CNBC, Haslam Sports Group, Associated Press, Huntington National Bank Locations: Cleveland, Lake Erie, Brook Park , Ohio, Bibb, City, Park

☆ NFL Week 7 preview: Five things to watch out for
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Andy Scholes | Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +22 min

Brandon Sloter/Getty Images Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold throws the ball to tight end Johnny Mundt in Minneapolis on September 22. Matt Slocum/AP Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes runs the ball against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Dax Hill during the Chiefs' 26-25 victory in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sunday, September 15. Ed Zurga/AP Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes scrambles during the game against the Baltimore Ravens in Kansas City, Missouri, on September 5. The same can’t be said for Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield: he’s 1-5 on Monday nights. ETKansas City Chiefs (5-0) @ San Francisco 49ers (3-3) – 4:25 p.m.

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Products displayed at the Schneider Electric SE booth at the International Photovoltaic Power Generation and Smart Energy Expo in Shanghai, China, on Thursday, June 13, 2024. The chief executive of French power-equipment maker Schneider Electric said on Thursday that the firm's $850 million deal to take a controlling stake in U.S.-based liquid cooling company Motivair will help to bolster its offering to fast-growing and energy-intensive data centers. "We've always said we are going to be agile in respect to acquisitions and targets out there that fit exactly into the strategy of Schneider Electric," Schneider Electric CEO Peter Herweck told CNBC's "Squawk Box Europe" on Thursday. Herweck said the all-cash deal to acquire an initial 75% controlling interest in the equity of Motivair, which was announced on Thursday, was "rich, but not overly expensive" and "fits great" with the firm's strategy. The acquisition takes place as a global rush for the next wave of generative AI coincides with increasing public scrutiny on environmental concerns, with technology giants recently pivoting to nuclear in an attempt to power its AI ambitions.

Persons: We've, Peter Herweck, CNBC's, Herweck, — Sam Meredith Organizations: Schneider, International, Power, Smart Energy Locations: Shanghai, China, U.S

☆ These 5 portfolio stocks outperformed the market's incredible run since our September Monthly Meeting
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Morgan Chittum | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

We did hold onto our rate-sensitive names like Wells Fargo and Morgan Stanley , which were among the best performers since the last Monthly Meeting. Morgan Stanley: 16.2% Following the Fed's decision, shares advanced as investors became more optimistic about a soft landing for the U.S. economy. Morgan Stanley benefits from lower rates — and, in turn, a better economy — because it can usher in more Wall Street dealmaking such as initial public offerings and mergers and acquisitions. That's because the Club has been debating exiting Morgan Stanley altogether for a potentially better investment banking rebound play like Goldman Sachs. Morgan Stanley reiterated its buy-equivalent rating on Oct. 10, arguing that Eaton has a positive setup into earnings season.

Persons: It's, Wells, Morgan Stanley, Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley's, Salesforce, Marc Benioff, Piper Sandler, Guggenheim, Meta, Eaton, Jim Cramer's, Jim Cramer, Jim, Angela Weiss Organizations: Dow Jones Industrial, Dow, Procter, Gamble, Meta, Fed, Northland Capital Markets, UBS, Citigroup, Analysts, JPMorgan, Jim Cramer's Charitable, CNBC, Traders, New York Stock Exchange, AFP, Getty Locations: U.S, Wells Fargo, Salesforce, Eaton, Tuesday's, Northland

☆ China's EV giants shine at Europe's largest auto show while local rivals despair
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Tom Carter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

China's EV giants left their European rivals in the dust at the continent's biggest auto show. AdvertisementAutomakers flocked to Paris for Europe's largest motor show this week — and China's EV giants were the star attraction. The booth of Chinese EV firm Xpeng was dominated by the company's flying car prototype, which hung from the ceiling. European automakers despairAmong the local automakers at the event, the atmosphere was less positive. Leapmotor CEO Zhu Jiangming and Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares unveil the Leapmotor B10 at the Paris Motor Show.

Persons: Leapmotor, —, Xpeng, Xiaopeng, Brian Gu, Gu, Oliver Zipse, Luca de Meo, Zhu Jiangming, Carlos Tavares, MAGALI COHEN, Hans Lucas, Ram, Tavares, " Tavares Organizations: EV, Paris, Service, European Union, BYD, Business, BMW, Renault, Leapmotor, Getty, Jeep, Fiat Locations: Paris, Europe, China

☆ Amazon invests in nuclear energy, hot on the heels of Google and Microsoft
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The first sites in Washington and Virginia would provide carbon-free energy to meet growing demand. Amazon's announcement follows recent investments in nuclear energy from Microsoft and Google amid the AI boom. Advertisement"We need smart solutions that can help us meet growing energy demands while also addressing climate change," Amazon's vice president of global data centers, Kevin Miller, said in a statement. The first sites in Washington and Virginia would provide carbon-free energy to meet growing demand through partnerships with Energy Northwest and Dominion Energy, respectively. Constellation Energy has struck a deal to provide Microsoft with nuclear power by reopening the Three Mile Island plant.

Persons: —, Ken Griffin, Kevin Miller, – Organizations: Microsoft, Google, Service, Tech, Amazon, AWS, Citadel, Ares Management Corporation, NGP, University of Michigan, Energy Northwest, Dominion Energy, E, Constellation Energy, Susquehanna, Electric, IEEE Spectrum, Dow Locations: Washington, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey , Ohio, Texas

☆ Tostitos and Ruffles shrank their bags of chips. It backfired
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The owner of Lay’s, Doritos, Tostitos and Ruffles chips will put more chips in some bags to claw back customers tired of higher prices with skimpier bags. A PepsiCo spokesperson told CNN that Tostitos and Ruffles “bonus” bags will contain 20% more chips for the same price as standard bags in select locations. PepsiCo is also adding two additional small chip bags to its variety-pack option with 18 bags, the spokesperson said. It’s a reversal of years of shrinking bags of Tostitos, Ruffles and other chip brands. Snack prices have gone up more rapidly than other store items.

Persons: “, Ramon Laguarta, Edgar Dworsky, Dworsky, ” Dworsky, PepsiCo’s, Chip, Robert Moskow, Cowen, Moskow, Joe Biden, General Mills, shrinkflation, Domino’s, Sandeep Reddy Organizations: New, New York CNN, PepsiCo, CNN, Walmart, Costco, Bank of America, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumers, General, ” Locations: New York, United States, outpacing, Mondelez

☆ The solid-state batteries hype is fading – prompting auto giants to consider alternatives
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Sam Meredith | In Samuelmeredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Solid-state batteries have long been billed as the "holy grail" of sustainable driving. As the name suggests, solid-state batteries contain a solid electrolyte, made from materials such as ceramics. Automakers have invested billions of dollars in solid-state battery research and teamed up with developers to produce their own versions for mass production. Tomohiro Ohsumi | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesJapan's Toyota, for instance, has said it is aiming to bring solid-state batteries into mass production between 2027 and 2028. Yet, despite growing hype over the potential rollout of solid-state batteries, analysts remain skeptical about when they will actually make it to market.

Persons: Tomohiro Ohsumi, Japan's Nissan, Germany's Mercedes, Max Reid, Wood Mackenzie, Reid, Wood Mackenzie's Reid, Julia Poliscanova, Poliscanova, Nio, Ganfeng, Environment's Poliscanova Organizations: Afp, Getty, Toyota Motor Corp, Benz Group, Stellantis, Hyundai, Kia, Environmental Defense Fund, CNBC, Transport, Environment, Paris, Show, Qingtao Energy Locations: Nanjing, China's, Jiangsu, PARIS, France, Tokyo, Japan, U.S, China

☆ How the world’s largest tech event is forging a future AI economy
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

A next generation agendaGITEX GLOBAL will span 40 halls across two locations, bringing together the entire international technology community to set the global agenda for the future AI economy. With the global AI market projected to reach $2.7 trillion by 2032, the event will showcase the latest advancements driving this remarkable growth. GITEX GLOBAL 2024 AGENDA MONDAY: TECH INVESTMENT DAY - Explore the latest investment trends that are reshaping global wealth. In addition, the World Future Economy Digital Leaders Summit will see global innovators and influential leaders address critical priorities shaping the future of technology. By bringing together diverse stakeholders from across the globe, the event is poised to shape the future of the AI economy and reinforce Dubai’s vision of becoming a global tech hub.

Persons: Martin Pfeiffer, Fabrizio del Maffeo, Alexander Zhavoronkov, Dr, Diane Janosek, Brett Johnson, Ekaterina Serban, Surinder Organizations: Dubai World Trade, Dubai Harbour, TECH, Tech, Google, Huawei, IBM, Microsoft, Nvidia, Oracle, European NVIDIA, ”, InSilico, supercomputing, UAE Cybersecurity Council, TCB, National Security Agency, Pentagon, Bosch, Paramount Locations: Dubai, European, Hong Kong

☆ Why Big Tech is turning to nuclear to power its energy-intensive AI ambitions
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Ryan Browne | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Technology giants are turning to nuclear energy to power the energy-intensive data centers needed to train and run the massive artificial intelligence models behind today's generative AI applications. Microsoft and Google are among the firms agreeing deals to purchase nuclear power from certain suppliers in the U.S. to bring additional energy capacity online for its data centers. This week, Google said it would purchase power from Kairos Power, a developer of small modular reactors, to help "deliver on the progress of AI." Google said its first nuclear reactor from Kairos Power would be online by 2030, with more reactors going live through 2035. The tech giant isn't the only firm looking to nuclear power to realize its AI ambitions.

Persons: Michael Terrell Organizations: Technology, Microsoft, Google Locations: U.S, Pennsylvania

☆ NFL Power Rankings Week 7: How good are Ravens, Lions? Plus more big questions
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Josh Kendall | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +26 min

Baltimore Ravens (4-2)Last week: 3Sunday: Beat Washington Commanders 30-23One Big Question: Which Raven is the MVP frontrunner? Detroit Lions (4-1)Last week: 6Sunday: Beat Dallas Cowboys 47-9One Big Question: Was Sunday a good day or a bad day? (Brian Fluharty / Imagn Images)Last week: 4Sunday: Beat New England Patriots 41-21One Big Question: Can Tank Dell step up? Washington Commanders (4-2)Last week: 5Sunday: Lost to Baltimore Ravens 30-23One Big Question: Is this a new-and-improved Kliff Kingsbury? (Jim Dedmon / Imagn Images)Last week: 10Sunday: Beat Carolina Panthers 38-20One Big Question: Are the Falcons good?

Persons: We’re, Sam Darnold, Darnold, Kevin O’Connell, Watson, Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, Adrian Peterson, Aidan Hutchinson, Hutchinson, Dallas, Jared Goff, Smith, Schuster, hasn’t, Xavier Worthy, Adams, Amari Cooper, Dell, Nico Collins, Brian Fluharty, Collins, Kliff, Will, Jayden Daniels, Romeo, Josh Allen, Allen, Bijan Robinson, Jim Dedmon, Kirk Cousins, Drake London, Kyle Pitts, Will Christian McCaffrey, That’s, Ricky Pearsall, McCaffrey, Jordan Mason, Mike Evans, Evans, Larry Fitzgerald’s, Dobbins, Justin Herbert, Cole, Caleb Williams, Cole Kmet, Scott Daly, Kmet, ColeKmet, m., Gian, ove, Y, ake, Ma, ros, uka, Kup, Tua, Nick Saba, “The, Mike McDa, Levi, oda, Netw, ong, lea, Caro, Shad Khad, fini, ”, Kev, Stef, lev, Zac, Goff, Ron J enk Organizations: NFL, Ravens, Lions, Vikings, Jets, Detroit Lions, Browns, Baltimore Ravens, EPA, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Beat Dallas Cowboys, Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings, Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Texans, New England Patriots, Patriots, Dell, Houston, AFC, Green Bay Packers, Washington, Arizona Cardinals, Arizona, Carolina Panthers, Beat Arizona Cardinals, Packers, Colts, Titans, Rams, Cardinals, Houston Texans, Beat New York Jets, Tennessee Titans, Falcons, Beat Carolina Panthers, NFC, Carolina, Panthers, Seattle Seahawks, Beat Seattle Seahawks, 49ers, NFL Network, Kansas City Chiefs, Beat New Orleans Saints, Bucs, Beat Denver Broncos, Chargers, The Broncos, Beat Jacksonville Jaguars, J, ppl, ams, Nac, cAf, oun, ard, ust Locations: Weeks, Kliff Kingsbury ? Washington, TruMedia, Kingsbury, Baltimore, Atlanta, Seattle, Tampa Bay, J.K, Chicago, London, agen

☆ New dating apps and social-networking startups are gaining steam. Read pitch decks 6 used to raise millions of dollars.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Sydney Bradley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

New social-networking and dating startups are coming onto the scene. Here are the pitch decks six startups used while raising Series A and seed rounds. Founders of these startups are tackling problems like loneliness, dating app fatigue, and general dissatisfaction with the current social-media incumbents. Meet 7 VC investors eyeing new social startupsBI spoke with several social-media and dating app founders about how they are raising capital — including the pitch decks they used to raise millions of dollars. Read the pitch decks that helped 6 social-networking and dating startups fundraise millions of dollars:Note: Pitch decks are sorted by investment stage and size of round.

Persons: —, Isabella Epstein's, Tiffany, Daybreak Ventures Rex Woodbury, Catalyst, Mervana Parekh, It's, Marlon Nichols Organizations: Service, IRL, Big Tech, Daybreak Ventures, Business, Tinder, Acrew, Mac Venture

☆ We should be learning from Chinese EV players, not shutting them out of Europe — auto bosses say
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Tom Carter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

European car CEOs criticize EU tariffs on Chinese EVs, urging learning from rivals. AdvertisementEuropean car bosses have a solution to the Chinese EV invasion — if you can't beat them, at least learn from them. In an interview with Bloomberg on Monday, de Meo declined to comment on the EU's prospective tariffs on Chinese automakers. Stellantis has partnered with Chinese EV firm Leapmotor, which has given it exclusive rights to sell Leapmotor's EVs outside of China. "We need to understand where the Chinese automakers are strong, and through our investment in Leapmotor we have a perfect transparent understanding of what makes the difference.

Persons: —, Stellantis, Oliver Zipse, BYD, Luca de Meo, de Meo, Henry Ford, Carlos Tavares, Tavares Organizations: Leapmotor, Service, Paris, BMW, European Union, Mercedes, EU, Renault, Fiat, Citroen, Bloomberg, EV, Jeep, Business Locations: China, Europe, Germany, Paris, United States, Leapmotor

☆ Most adults agree: Ban phones in schools. But that's the easy part — social media is the harder question.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Katie Notopoulos | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

A new Pew study says nearly 70% of adults agree that schools should ban phones during class. But the broader topic of social media and its effects on teen mental health is still being debated. The US Surgeon General recently suggested social media should come with a warning label for teens. AdvertisementResearch on social media and teen mental health isn't always clearOn the other hand, the argument that social media and phone use are causing a mental health crisis for teens is not as clearly a slam-dunk case. Consider a very recent kerfuffle: A researcher published a meta-analysis of studies on what happens when teens quit social media and suggested that Haidt's research was flawed.

Persons: —, shouldn't, they've, there's, Jonathan Haidt's, Banning, Haidt, Mark Zuckerberg, they're Organizations: Service, Pew Research Center, National Education Association, Meta, US, Big Tech Locations: Oxford

☆ From swimming cars to rectangular steering wheels, here's what's going on at the Paris auto show
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Sam Meredith | In Samuelmeredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

PARIS, France — Auto giants have descended on the Paris Motor Show to showcase their latest concepts and production models, jostling to capture the public's attention with eye-catching designs and futuristic technologies. The pressure on European automakers is poised to ratchet up even further next year when emissions-reduction targets come into force. It is hoped that the Paris Motor Show can prove to be something of a turning point for Europe's auto industry, with many rolling out affordable EVs in an attempt to keep up with their Chinese competitors. The automaker welcomed visitors — including French President Emmanuel Macron — to take a close look at its Hypersquare steering wheel. Peugeot said the steering wheel's rectangular shape, which resembles a video game controller, will be in production from 2026.

Persons: Emmanuel Macron — Organizations: France — Auto, Paris, Volkswagen, BMW, Peugeot Locations: PARIS, France

☆ This Chinese EV maker is up for a battle with Elon Musk in China
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Tom Carter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Chinese EV startup Xpeng is relishing the prospect of testing its tech against Tesla. Like other Chinese EV companies, Xpeng is blocked from entering the US market by tariffs. Meanwhile, Tesla has been trying to get approval to sell its autonomous driving tech in China. It will face brutal competition in China, with many EV makers marketing their own autonomous driving systems. Xpeng has enjoyed booming sales in China's red-hot EV market in recent months, posting record monthly deliveries in September.

Persons: Tesla, —, Xpeng, Brian Gu, Elon Musk's, Joe Biden, Gu, Xiaopeng Organizations: Tesla, Service, Tesla's, Paris, EV, China's EV Locations: China, Guangzhou, Europe

☆ Taboola is looking to compete with Google and Facebook for small-business clients using a new generative AI tool for ad campaigns
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Lara O'Reilly | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The tool was built using OpenAI's GPT-4o and data input from years of Taboola ad campaigns. They've maxed out Google and Facebook, not because their threshold for margin is tapped, but the way most spend on Google and Facebook, they will spend, and spend, and spend, and they stop because it gets expensive," Singolda said in an interview. Singolda said Abby was designed to help Taboola bring on more advertisers and tackle the onboarding process. And Taboola itself already offers an AI tool called Maximize Conversions that automates its clients' ad bidding strategies. Advertisement"I don't see generative AI tools as likely to drive near-term adoption of new ad platforms among SMBs," Lipsman said.

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☆ Why Gen Z Loves Expensive Groceries, Treats, and Snack Foods
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Eve Upton-Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

In a McKinsey survey in February, groceries represented the top category that Gen Z and millennial respondents said they planned to splurge on, outpacing restaurants, travel, and fitness; in 2017, Gen Xers were the top spenders on groceries, followed by boomers. In June, Bank of America reported that its Gen Z customers spent more at premium grocery stores than any other generation. The trend picked up steam with Gen Z. Millennials and Gen Zers are driving demand for vegetarian and vegan food. In a recent YouGov survey for Whole Foods, 70% of Gen Z respondents indicated they were willing to pay more for high-quality foods. Related storiesTo be sure, Gen Z isn't the first generation to serve up food as a status symbol.

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