Morning Brew Daily Record Heat Hits Europe, SAG-AFTRA Takes on Influencers & Apple Maps is Good Now?
Jul 19, 2023
Record heat in Europe alters travel plans, pushing tourists to cooler spots while sparking 'revenge tourism' trends. SAG-AFTRA's strike impacts influencers, balancing quick cash against future careers. A fast fashion giant faces a Rico lawsuit for copyright infringement, drawing eerie parallels to organized crime. Meanwhile, the ‘workday dead zone’ becomes a hot topic as flexible hours change productivity, and Apple Maps emerges as a surprising contender in navigation technology.
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Microsoft's AI strategy
- Microsoft is partnering with Meta, making Llama 2 available on its cloud infrastructure.
- Microsoft also announced an AI add-on for Microsoft 365, potentially doubling the cost.
AI for enterprise
- Investors are bullish on Microsoft's AI tools for enterprise customers.
- Meta aims to use improved AI for better ad targeting on Instagram and Facebook.
Shein lawsuit
- Shein is being sued for copyright infringement, with the plaintiffs claiming racketeering.
- The lawsuit alleges Shein systematically copies designs and uses shell corporations.