David Lidsky's Blog, page 16

Teens love AI chatbots. The FTC says that’s a problem.

The Federal Trade Commission launched an inquiry into whether chatbots are harming kids—and what tech companies are (or aren’t) doing to stop it.

Bespoke AI-powered chatbots crafted to be your best friend, confidant, or sexy role-play partner are everywhere, and kids love them.

What every CEO can learn in one day from college renters

Five lessons for running a business, thanks to student housing.

Running a large company, you will not be surprised to learn, is a richly rewarding experience. Success itself is nice, of course, but being a CEO delivers its fair share of privileges that go beyond the bottom line, from managing a skilled and ambitious staff to growing a community of satisfied and grateful customers.

U.S. and China will discuss trade and TikTok in Madrid

This weekend’s meeting between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will be the fourth round of talks between the two nations.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will travel to Madrid this weekend for negotiations with his Chinese counterparts over tariffs and national security issues related to the ownership of social media platform TikTok.

College students are caught between ‘AI gets you in trouble’ and ‘AI is the future’

Both current undergrads and recent alums reveal how they’re navigating the mixed AI messages they’re getting from universities and the real world.

When incoming freshman Matt Cooper first set his eyes out for a coveted sousaphone position for the L row at The Ohio State University Marching Band, he prepared for auditions like anyone else would: practicing, playing, asking for help. 

Middle managers are essential for AI success

31% of employees say they’re actively working against their company’s AI initiatives. Middle managers can bridge the gap.

Companies large and small are scrambling to implement AI in hopes of boosting productivity, while many are also stripping out the very leadership backbone needed to guide that change: managers. That’s a dangerous contradiction. AI adoption won’t fail because of the platform a company chooses. It will fail if the people employees trust most, their managers, aren’t equipped to understand artificial intelligence, or if those roles disappear altogether.

Here’s how to make your Enterprise AI a more useful tool

Model Context Protocol connects strategic intent with measurable outcomes.

At some point, you’ve likely welcomed a recent college graduate into your business. They’re smart, well-educated, and full of potential—but on day one, they have little understanding of your company’s unique processes, culture, or goals.

Playing it safe is risky business in the age of AI

The social and civic impact sectors often lag behind technological trends, but the early days of AI offer an opportunity to create new strategies that maximize impact.

We’re in the midst of an extraordinary wave of AI-fueled innovation, and no industry will remain untouched. It’s still early days in what promises to be a new technology super cycle. But for impact organizations such as nonprofits and government agencies that typically lag in tech adoption, this moment represents a priceless window of opportunity.

Here’s why genomic sequencing should be a standard of care

Industry recognition is growing for the importance of genomic sequencing for gaining insights vital to an accurate diagnosis and more personalized care.

For the tens of millions of Americans affected by a rare disease, their genes often hold the key to getting the answers they desperately need; from helping them obtain an accurate diagnosis, to identifying which treatments they are likely to respond to. However, accessing these vital genetic insights has not always been prioritized by healthcare providers and payers. Fortunately, this is starting to change.

New demand for familiar crops fuels innovation

Staple crops like corn and soy are quietly powering a more resilient manufacturing economy.

For generations, American farms have powered the country’s food, feed, and fuel. Now, crops like corn and soybeans are at the core of homegrown industrial innovation.

Graphic videos of Charlie Kirk’s killing reach the feeds of unwitting social media users with auto-play

With images of the incident plastered across social media, experts who study mental health worry about the impact of repeated exposure to violence.

On the afternoon of September 10, shortly after right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated in front of a crowd at Utah Valley University, videos of the Turning Point USA cofounder getting shot in the neck flooded social media.