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Tennessee Senate advances bill targeting Illegal sweepstakes
Tennessee Senate advances bill targeting illegal sweepstakes Suswati Basu Tennessee lawmakers are moving closer to tightening the reins on illegal online gambling and sweepstakes after a Senate committee gave its backing to Senate Bill 2136 this week. The measure cleared the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee without a single dissenting vote, pushing it … Continue reading Tennessee Senate advances bill targeting Illegal sweepstakes
Advertising in AI is a trust experiment marketers can’t ignore
As AI platforms test advertising inside chat, the real risk isn’t revenue — it’s eroding the trust that makes AI useful in the first place. By Reid Holmes February 24, 2026 The most significant advertising moment of 2026 happened on the second Sunday in February. It wasn’t the most popular Super Bowl spot … Continue reading Advertising in AI is a trust experiment marketers can’t ignore
15 incredibly useful things you didn’t know NotebookLM could do
February 25, 2026 15 incredibly useful things you didn’t know NotebookLM could do BY JR Raphael Generative AI may be both the most useful and the most mystifying tool of our modern-tech era. The problem—aside from all the endlessly documented issues around accuracy—is that generative AI generally seems to function in a DOS-like blank prompt … Continue reading 15 incredibly useful things you didn’t know NotebookLM could do
Kambi expands North Dakota footprint with tribal casino sportsbook deal agreement
Kambi expands North Dakota footprint with tribal casino sportsbook deal agreement Suswati Basu Kambi Group plc is pushing further into the US market with a new multi-year agreement that brings its sports betting technology to North Dakota. The company has signed a deal with the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation to power on-site … Continue reading Kambi expands North Dakota footprint with tribal casino sportsbook deal agreement
We need more humanity in email, especially at unsubscribe
Clearing out two inboxes after a family loss exposed broken unsubscribe flows and a missed opportunity for empathy. By Ryan Phelan February 24, 2026 Are empathy, sympathy and humanity bad now? That’s what I hear from some thought leaders and government officials who say we can’t afford to be so soft anymore. I … Continue reading We need more humanity in email, especially at unsubscribe
Gucci just proved why luxury brands shouldn’t use AI
February 24, 2026 Gucci just proved why luxury brands shouldn’t use AI BY Jude Cramer What are the hallmarks of a luxury brand? Exclusivity, artisan craftsmanship, and a high price tag to match. But iconic fashion house Gucci may have just learned the hard way that advertising can undermine all those qualities—especially if it’s … Continue reading Gucci just proved why luxury brands shouldn’t use AI
How to scale genomics to transform precision diagnostics
February 24, 2026 How to scale genomics to transform precision diagnostics BY Kengo Takishima Unlocking the power of genetics to provide meaningful answers to patients when they matter most is at the crux of precision diagnostics. As technologies advance, costs fall, and evidence builds, genomic sequencing has great potential to transform the trajectory of … Continue reading How to scale genomics to transform precision diagnostics
OpenTable Media: A Conversation With The Network’s Chatbot
Table Please: A Conversation With OpenTable Media’s Chatbot by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer, February 24, 2026 OpenTable on Tuesday announced the launch of a media network, OpenTable Media, to help advertisers tap into millions of data points it collects. The search and reservation engine for restaurants fills 1.9 billion seats across 60,000 restaurants yearly, … Continue reading OpenTable Media: A Conversation With The Network’s Chatbot
Dabble expands into Colorado as social fantasy sports footprint keeps growing
Dabble expands into Colorado as social fantasy sports footprint keeps growing Suswati Basu Dabble is pushing further into the United States, adding Colorado to its growing list of live markets. The Austin-based daily fantasy sports app said on Monday (February 23) that players in Colorado can now access its platform, making it the … Continue reading Dabble expands into Colorado as social fantasy sports footprint keeps growing
Customers want dialogue, and marketers cannot keep up
Salesforce survey finds 83% of marketers saying customers expect two-way conversations, but 69% admitting they can’t respond fast enough. By Constantine von Hoffman February 24, 2026 Eighty-three percent of marketers say customers expect two-way conversations. Yet 69% admit they struggle to respond quickly to inquiries. That gap may be the most critical signal … Continue reading Customers want dialogue, and marketers cannot keep up