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AI chatbots or virtual assistants have been around for quite some time now—but in most cases, these little bots were primarily customer service helpers on business websites and apps. However, since the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022, people have discovered just how useful (and fun) it is to interact with a natural language model of artificial intelligence. Many people find the ability to ask any question and get an intelligent answer attractive, and naturally, people have started seeking opportunities to make money using this powerful platform. The search term “make money with ChatGPT” hit an all-time high in March…
Passive income may not make you a millionaire overnight, but it can supplement your salary and help you build wealth over time. Through investments, royalties, rentals, and revenue, passive income is money you earn without the need for ongoing work. It’s not linked to a regular job and doesn’t require your constant attention. This means more freedom, flexibility, and cash for you. Explore these passive income ideas to strengthen your financial portfolio. 29 passive income ideas Start a dropshipping store Create a print-on-demand store Sell digital products Teach online courses Become a blogger Sell handmade goods Run an affiliate marketing…
After capturing the hearts of viewers with its first season, the South Korean variety show, ‘Jinny’s Kitchen’, is gearing up for second season, promising to deliver another delightful blend of food, culture, and celebrity camaraderie. In an exciting departure from its first season’s tropical setting in Bacalar, Mexico, ‘Jinny’s Kitchen’ is set to transport viewers to Iceland this upcoming season. As filming for the second season commences, fans have already caught glimpses of the action, spotting actors Park Seo Joon and Choi Woo Shik on the streets of Iceland during the restaurant’s opening. The buzz surrounding the show reached a…
Carousel Collective grows with a new freelance editor roster dubbed ‘The Merry-Go-Round’ at Carousel. With the industry evolving with the demand for more freelance positions of all kinds, Carousel Collective has launched a partnership with an exclusive offering of freelance editors – who you can find at Carousel, or independently. The goal is to nurture talent with the support of a robust team of producers, assistants, and new state of the art studios and help grow their relationships through this partnership. The Merry Go Round kicks off with editors Laura Bermudez, Adrianna Merlucci, and Giancarlo Bauzulli. The freelancers are accompanied by…
In April last year, OpenAI had unveiled the option of turning off chat history in ChatGPT after concerns emerged about its data being used for training purposes. OpenAI’s privacy policy had earlier said that the company might collect personal information, such as name, email address, and payment details, for legitimate business purposes. This had raised many eyebrows and a section of people even started arguing about OpenAI using customers’ data in order to train its product. The Italian government had also banned ChatGPT for the same reason, alleging that it ‘unlawfully collects users’ data’. And now, the AI chatbot has…
An Hour AgoFTSE 100 opens higherThe U.K.’s FTSE 100 was 0.2% higher at 8:30 a.m. London time.Most European bourses are closed for the May Day public holiday. The regional Stoxx 600 index closed lower Tuesday as it clocked its first monthly decline since October.See Chart…Stoxx 600 index.3 Hours AgoMicrosoft opens first regional data centre in ThailandTech giant Microsoft announced it will open its first regional data center in Thailand.The company said it will also build new cloud and AI infrastructure in Thailand, as well as provide AI skilling opportunities for over 100,000 peopleMicrosoft said the data center region will expand…
What would you ask if you found yourself sitting across the screen from an interactive, digital version of… Well, yourself?Well-known Silicon Valley figure Reid Hoffman – co-founder of LinkedIn, former board member of Paypal, OpenAI, and Co-founder of Inflection AI – recently found himself in exactly this situation, interviewing an AI avatar of himself created using generative AIs from Hour One (for video) and 11ElevenLabs (for audio). These AI models were trained specifically on the last 20 years of “in real life” (IRL) Reid’s writings, speeches, interviews and podcasts. So they’re full of his own personal ideas, turns of phrase,…
PLYMOUTH, Ohio — Area high school students had the opportunity to experience nature and learn about plants this week during the 2024 Ashtabula botany wildflower competition at Indian Trails Park.Students from A-Tech, Edgewood, Geneva, Grand River Academy Lakeside and Saint John spent a couple of hours wandering through wooded areas identifying plants marked by competition organizers.“I enjoy coming down here with my friends, and enjoy the walking around,” said Owen Chase, a Lakeside senior. The event is sponsored by After School Discovery and the Ashtabula County Master Gardeners with numerous area businesses and organizations donating to make the event possible.The…
Happy side-hustlers align their side gigs to their interests and skills, and they generate enough money to make it worth their precious time. Burnout happens when too much time and effort is going into the venture and not enough money is being generated. Before you start moonlighting as an Uber or Lyft driver, assess your current skills and any activities you’re already doing that could easily be transformed into an additional source of income and that you’ll actually enjoy. Say that you’re already a writer, you could ghostwrite a book, or freelance your skills to publications that pay. Obsessed with minimalist spaces?…
KABUL, Afghanistan — Yunis Safi, a businessman in Kabul, knows very well the importance of showing off your phone if you want something done.“In Afghanistan, your phone is your personality,” he said, smiling, a jewel-encrusted ring on each hand. One boasts an emerald, the other a fat Russian diamond. “When you go to a meeting with the government, the better your phone, the more they respect you.”Safi runs a phone shop in the posh Shar-e-Naw neighborhood. An armed guard stands outside. The iPhone 15 Pro Max adorns the shop shelves, retailing for $1,400. He has customers ready to part with…
