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‘Dangerous nonsense’: AI-authored books about ADHD for sale on Amazon
- Amazon is selling books on managing ADHD that appear to be authored by chatbots or AI, filled with misinformation and unhelpful advice.
- Online marketplaces like Amazon lack regulation around AI-produced content, allowing for potentially harmful misinformation to spread.
- Experts warn that AI-generated books may offer dangerous advice, leading to misdiagnosis or worsening health conditions.
- Generative AI systems like ChatGPT can mix accurate medical knowledge with pseudoscience and should not handle sensitive topics without expert oversight.
- Amazon's business model incentivizes the sale of AI-authored books, regardless of their trustworthiness, without holding the AI companies accountable.
- There is no legislation requiring AI-authored books to be labeled as such, posing challenges in identifying trustworthy content.
- Consumers have encountered AI-authored books on ADHD with harmful advice, which could mislead and deceive individuals seeking genuine help.
- Amazon has content guidelines in place, but challenges persist in detecting and removing non-compliant AI-generated content.
- The lack of regulation and accountability in the AI-authored book industry raises concerns about misinformation and the protection of consumers.
- Efforts are needed to address the risks associated with AI-generated content and ensure the dissemination of accurate and reliable information in books.
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Mensjournal
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Amazon's No. 1 Bestselling Hiking Poles Are Now Under $40, and Shoppers Say They're a Massive Win for Comfort
- Amazon is offering a 35% discount on its best-selling Trekology Hiking and Trekking Poles, reducing the price from $56 to $37.
- These collapsible poles have over 8,000 five-star ratings and are praised for their reliability, sturdiness, compactness, and lightweight design.
- The poles come in black and blue colors, two size options for different height ranges, and can be adjusted within a 20-centimeter range.
- Made of aircraft-grade aluminum, these poles come with sweat-absorbing EVA foam grips, adjustable wrist straps, and interchangeable tips for various terrains.
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TechCrunch
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Week in Review: Apple won’t raise prices — yet
- Apple didn't announce any price increases despite paying $900 million in tariffs last quarter.
- Defense tech startup Mach Industries to close fresh $100 million financing, bringing total funding to $185 million.
- Alibaba announced AI models called Qwen3 that it claims can outperform OpenAI and Google.
- Amazon launches space-based internet network with first 27 satellites, Meta unveils stand-alone AI app, and Proton Mail blocked in India.
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Mensjournal
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Amazon Is Selling a 'Stylish' Travel Backpack for 56% Off, and Shoppers Say It Holds Up 'So Well'
- The Matein Travel Laptop Backpack is currently on sale for $18 on Amazon, marked down from $40.
- This backpack is highly-rated with over 18,000 five-star ratings and is praised for being spacious, durable, stylish, and functional.
- It features water-resistant polyester fabric, metal zippers, a separate 15.6-inch laptop compartment, built-in USB charger, and comfortable padded back design.
- Many shoppers have attested to the backpack's longevity, durability, and practicality even after long-term use, making it a popular choice for both travel and everyday use.
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Andy Jassy says he's trying to restore Amazon's culture by getting rid of these 2 things
- Andy Jassy aims to restore Amazon's culture by making it operate like a startup and addressing two key issues.
- Jassy identified remote work as stifling innovation and hindering cultural teaching, leading to a return to the office three days a week.
- Amazon plans to reduce management layers to foster quicker decision-making and increase ownership among employees.
- Efforts to strengthen culture include limiting excessive pre-meetings and increasing the ratio of individual contributors to managers by 15%.
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We finally know a little more about Amazon’s super-secret satellites
- The first production satellites for Amazon's Kuiper broadband network launched last week, providing a glimpse of the real satellites in a video posted on social media.
- The 40-second clip shows the Kuiper satellites separating from their launch vehicle in space after liftoff from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.
- Amazon had been secretive about their satellites since unveiling Project Kuiper in 2019, but the recent video offers a rare insight into the satellite design and deployment.
- Images released previously showed Amazon's satellite factory in Seattle and how spacecraft are transported to their launch base in Florida.
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Amazon’s Alexa+ Voice Assistant Draws 100,000 Users as Rollout Continues
- Amazon has rolled out Alexa+, the new version of its voice assistant, to more than 100,000 users so far.
- Alexa+ is free to Prime members and available for $19.99 per month to non-members.
- The new version of the voice assistant is smarter, more capable, and allows ongoing conversations without having to say 'Alexa' repeatedly.
- Amazon introduced Alexa+ in February and it will be made available to more users in the U.S. and other countries later this year.
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Medium
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Fewer Roles, Stronger Teams, Closer to the Customer
- The author reflects on the distinction between product managers (PM) and product owners (PO) after consulting an AI for clarification, emphasizing the importance of simplicity in roles to stay close to the customer.
- Based on the author's experience at Amazon, where there were no intermediaries between those framing the problem and those solving it, simplicity in roles embedded customer understanding into every position and decision-making process.
- The article highlights that in enterprise and operations technology, overly splitting product roles can dilute ownership and weaken the connection to customer needs, suggesting that clear ownership should be prioritized over title proliferation.
- The conclusion emphasizes the importance of fewer, stronger roles to maintain proximity to customers, encouraging digital and engineering leaders to focus on customer understanding, quality of products, and effective decision-making for organizational success.
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Marketplaces’ Third-Party Sellers to Face Full Impact of Tariffs in Second Half
- Third-party sellers on platforms like Amazon are stockpiling goods to avoid tariffs but will eventually face full impact in the third or fourth quarter.
- Amazon CEO Andy Jassy mentioned heightened buying in certain categories ahead of potential tariff impact to avoid price spikes.
- Walmart is confident in navigating tariffs through negotiating with suppliers, expanding private-label offerings, and shifting sourcing to lower-cost regions.
- Retailers warn that higher prices and product scarcity may become inevitable due to tariff costs, impacting the survival prospects of smaller businesses.
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What Big Tech CEOs are saying about their massive AI spending plans
- Big Tech companies like Meta, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon are investing tens of billions of dollars in AI projects.
- Google's parent company, Alphabet, plans to spend approximately $75 billion in capital expenditures by 2025, mainly for data centers and server capacity for AI.
- Amazon expects increased capital expenditures of $100 billion this year, with a focus on AI for its AWS cloud computing division.
- Meta (formerly Facebook) has raised its full-year capex estimate to support AI efforts, while Microsoft is showing signs of being less bullish on AI spending.
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Mensjournal
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Amazon Is Selling Energizer's 500-Lumen Headlamps for $9 Right Now, and Shoppers Say They're 'Perfect for Camping'
- Amazon is currently selling Energizer's 500-Lumen LED Headlamp for as low as $9, offering up to a 62% discount from its original price of $25.
- The headlamp has received rave reviews from over 100 shoppers, with many commenting that it's perfect for camping.
- It runs on three AAA batteries and boasts a run time of up to 22 hours on its lowest setting, with powerful bulbs that can beam up to 246 feet.
- The headlamp is IPX7 waterproof, sweatproof, impact-resistant, and shatterproof, making it suitable for various outdoor activities. It also features a lightweight and adjustable headband for comfort.
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Amazon's Bestselling Outdoor Curtains Are 50% Off, and Shoppers Say They’re 'Durable' and 'Easy to Install'
- Amazon is offering its bestselling Bonzer Outdoor Waterproof Curtains for $38, which is 50% off the original price of $76.
- Shoppers have given these curtains over 600 five-star ratings, praising them for being 'easy to install' and 'all-weather durable'.
- The curtains, made of 100% polyester fabric, are 150-inch by 95-inch in size and provide privacy and protection from various weather conditions.
- Customers have expressed satisfaction with the curtains, with one reviewer mentioning that they add a layer of privacy and shade to their patio.
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Jeff Bezos plans to sell billions in Amazon stock over the next 12 months
- Jeff Bezos plans to sell up to 25 million Amazon shares by May 2026, amounting to around $4.75 billion.
- This is part of a trading plan adopted in March, with Bezos having sold 50 million shares in February 2024 and 25 million shares last July.
- Bezos holds over 926 million shares of Amazon, which is just under 9% of the company's total stock.
- The reason for the stock sell-offs is to fund Blue Origin, Bezos' space venture, and Bezos did not respond to requests for comment.
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Donald Trump’s tariffs, explained
- US citizens are now involved in trade wars initiated by Donald Trump through tariffs imposed on goods from countries like Canada, Mexico, and China.
- Trump's imposition of tariffs on goods entering the US has caused confusion and misinformation regarding their impact on consumers and trading partners.
- Tariffs are essentially taxes set by the government on foreign goods and services, affecting various industries and sectors.
- The recent tariff decisions made by Trump have raised concerns and questions about their implications on global trade and economy.
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Mensjournal
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Amazon Is Selling a Spacious Baseball Bag for Just $29 Right Now That Players and Coaches Say 'Holds Everything'
- Amazon is offering a Matein Extra-Large Baseball Bag for $29, on sale from its usual price of $45.
- The bag has a 75-liter capacity, dual bat pockets, glove carriage, and a vented area for baseball shoes.
- It is made of water-resistant ripstop nylon and is described as spacious and sturdy by satisfied customers.
- Both players and coaches find this bag convenient for carrying various baseball gear and essentials to the field.
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