Thu. 04/04 – How About A TRUE iRobot?

Is Apple pivoting to home robotics now that the Apple Car project is dead? Is Google about to pivot to subscription based search? Why is X handing back blue checkmarks whether people want them or not? Why Amazon merchants are upset over return scams. And why the band Kiss might live forever.

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Links:

• Apple Explores Home Robotics as Potential ‘Next Big Thing’ After Car Fizzles (Bloomberg)
• Google considers charging for AI-powered search in big change to business model (FT)
• X’s ‘complimentary’ Premium push gives people blue checks they didn’t ask for (The Verge)
• Washington state judge blocks use of AI-enhanced video as evidence in possible first-of-its-kind ruling (NBCNews)
• Amazon Sellers Plagued by Surge in Scam Returns (WSJ)
• Business Schools Are Going All In on AI (WSJ)
• Rock band Kiss sells rights for $300mn to firm behind Abba hologram show (FT)

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