Snapchat's VP of Product Tom Conrad is leaving the social media company after two years. The timing of Conrad's departure is less than ideal, as Snap is in the midst of rolling out a redesign of its app. Conrad is the sixth executive to leave the company since Snap's IPO last year.
Kroger and Alibaba are reportedly discussing a potential partnership. U.S. executives traveled to China for initial talks on a future collaboration. This comes as U.S. tech giant Amazon recently acquired Whole Foods for almost $14 billion.
Jason Douglas, reporter for the Wall Street Journal, explains what to make of Donald Trump and Theresa May's press conference at the World Econonic Forum in Davos. Trump reassured the public of the "special relationship" between the U.S. and the UK. Ties between the two countries have been strained recently following a social media spat between Trump and May. At the press conference, Trump highlighted the shared interests of both countries.
Kayak's VP of Marketing David Solomito tells us the top travel trends of 2018. He says Maui is the most popular destination of 2018 because of new flight routes to the island. Kayak's "Travel Hacker Guide" also gives travelers tips on the best time of year to book flights.
OpenAI has announced that ChatGPT will soon engage in "erotica for verified adults." CEO Sam Altman says the company aims to allow more user freedom for adults while setting limits for teens. OpenAI isn't the first to explore sexualized AI, but previous attempts have faced legal and societal challenges. Altman believes OpenAI isn't the "moral police" and wants to differentiate content similar to how Hollywood differentiates R-rated movies. This move could help OpenAI, which is losing money, turn a profit. However, experts express concerns about the impact on real-world relationships and the potential for misuse.
CNN is launching a new “All Access” streaming subscription in the U.S. on October 28th, priced at $6.99 a month, or just $69.99 if you sign up for a full year.
