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AI glasses could become a must – Zuckerberg warns that people without AI‑powered smart glasses could face a “cognitive disadvantage” in the future, predicting these wearables will become the ideal interface for AI. Meta’s Reality Labs continues heavy investment in smart eyewear as a gateway to “personal superintelligence.

Meta under EU probe for WhatsApp – Italy’s competition authority launched an investigation into Meta’s practice of bundling its AI assistant into WhatsApp without user consent, raising antitrust concerns regarding potential abuse of dominance.

Foxconn partners with TECO to build AI data centers – Foxconn has teamed up with Taiwanese industrial motor maker TECO to co‑develop AI data center infrastructure, including servers and power systems, targeting global deployment across Asia, the U.S., and the Middle East.

AI threatens dubbing industry – Across Europe, voice-actor unions are calling for regulation after generative AI increasingly threatens dubbing jobs—with automated voices replacing human performers in film and media localization. 

Three side hustles ideal for social butterflies – If you love being around people, these three social side hustles could earn you up to $50 an hour. Opportunities include hosting events, leading local tours, and pet care services like dog walking or sitting. Each gig offers flexible hours and the chance to get paid for simply socializing and helping others.

US private payrolls rise sharply in July – ADP reports that private-sector employment added 104,000 jobs in July, reversing a 23,000 drop in June—well above the expected 75,000. Still, overall labor market momentum continues to slow. Economists anticipate the BLS will show around 110,000 private-sector gains in the official report.

Careers based on your personality types – A recent study links Myers-Briggs personality types to high-paying careers. Using forum data and U.S. labor stats, they matched each of the 16 types with top-earning roles. While not definitive, the approach offers a fun, self-reflective way to explore strengths, weaknesses, and potential career fits.

Microsoft crushes earnings and tops expectations – Microsoft smashed their earnings posting $76.4B in revenue highlighting an AI-fueled transformation. Surging demand for AI services is driving record infrastructure investment, with Microsoft spending billions to build data centers and keep up with cloud competition. It’s betting big that AI will reshape its future.

US economy rebounds with hint of red flag – U.S. economy rebounds strongly in Q2, growing at 3% annualized from April to June, up from a 0.5% contraction in Q1. But consumer spending rose just 1.4%, private investment plunged 15.6%, and underlying growth weakened to 1.2%. Economists warn tariffs may threaten future momentum.

Not just yet says Fed Chair Powell, again – The Federal Reserve held its benchmark rate steady at 4.25–4.50% for the fifth consecutive time, defying President Trump’s calls for cuts. For the first time since 1993, two Fed governors—Christopher Waller and Michelle Bowman—dissented, urging a 0.25% cut. Powell emphasized a cautious, data‑dependent approach, while markets trimmed odds of a September cut.

Ramp it up! – Fintech startup Ramp has raised $500 million in a Series E‑2 round led by ICONIQ Growth, boosting its valuation to $22.5 billion—just 45 days after closing a $16 billion round. The company, now cash‑flow positive, serves over 40,000 businesses and is expanding its AI‑powered finance tools.

PlayerZero raises to clean up messy code – PlayerZero nabbed $15 million in Series A on July 30, 2025, led by Foundation Capital’s Ashu Garg, to tackle “AI slop”—bugs from AI agents writing code. Founded by Stanford DAWN’s Animesh Koratana, the startup trains AI to detect and fix coding errors before deployment across large enterprise codebases.

Sales has long relied on human intuition and relationship building. Now, generative and predictive AI tools are enhancing lead scoring, forecasting, outreach personalization, and administrative automation, freeing sellers to focus on high‑value tasks.

Sales teams are increasingly turning to AI to automate prospecting, personalize outreach, and optimize the sales funnel. Tools like conversational AI assistants and intelligent CRMs can help reps prioritize leads more effectively by analyzing behavioral data and past interactions. These tools are significantly improving conversion rates and enabling teams to scale outreach without scaling headcount. For instance, AI-powered platforms now generate personalized pitches, forecast closing probabilities, and even schedule follow-ups autonomously based on customer signals.

Generative AI is also redefining customer engagement. Many companies are deploying AI chatbots trained on past sales calls to mimic high-performing reps, allowing for consistent messaging and faster first-touch interactions. Meanwhile, sentiment analysis tools are flagging moments of hesitation or interest during calls, giving sales leaders real-time feedback to coach their teams.

However, critics warn that relying too heavily on algorithms risks commoditizing the human touch in sales—a profession historically built on trust, intuition, and relationships. Over-automation could backfire if buyers perceive interactions as robotic or manipulative. Additionally, concerns persist around bias in AI-driven lead scoring, which could inadvertently exclude viable prospects based on flawed training data.

As AI continues to reshape the sales landscape, the challenge is maintaining personalization without crossing into over-engineered predictability. Successful teams are those that blend algorithmic insights with genuine human connection.

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