Introduction Ecommerce has become an essential part of the retail industry, with more and more businesses moving their operations online. However, simply having an ecommerce website is not enough to succeed in the digital world. To truly stand out and drive sales, businesses need to develop a comprehensive ecommerce strategy. …
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Amazon Workers Walk Out Over Layoffs and Broken Climate Promises
Caitlin Harrington Business May 31, 2023 3:40 PM Amazon Workers Walk Out Over Layoffs and Broken Climate Promises Malaise swept through the company after massive job cuts, mandatory return to the office, and surging emissions despite the company's pledge to get greener. Amazon workers attend the walkout event at the …
Read More »ChatGPT Is Cutting Non-English Languages Out of the AI Revolution
Illustration: Israel Sebastian/Getty Images Paresh Dave Business May 31, 2023 7:00 AM ChatGPT Is Cutting Non-English Languages Out of the AI Revolution AI chatbots are less fluent in languages other than English, threatening to amplify existing bias in global commerce and innovation. Computer scientist Pascale Fung can imagine a rosy …
Read More »Scientists map medieval town that’s been buried beneath the sea for 661 years
Rungholt was once a booming trade town where residents reaped profits from the land’s bountiful natural resources — until a changing climate and rising sea levels ripped it all away. Researchers find what they believe is the central church of Rungholt, the 'Atlantis of the North Sea' Rungholt was once …
Read More »Ancient Indigenous ‘clam gardens’ could be modern-day climate solution
In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we explore how "clam gardens" can be a climate solution and learn about the importance of biodiversity in forests. Also: An underwater art exhibit Our planet is changing. So is our journalism. This weekly newsletter is part of a CBC News initiative …
Read More »Runaway AI Is an Extinction Risk, Experts Warn
Photograph: John Lund/Getty Images Will Knight Business May 30, 2023 9:55 AM Runaway AI Is an Extinction Risk, Experts Warn A new statement from industry leaders cautions that artificial intelligence poses a threat to humanity on par with nuclear war or a pandemic. Leading figures in the development of artificial …
Read More »How to Polish Your LinkedIn Profile
Illustration: gonin/Getty Images David Nield Business May 30, 2023 8:00 AM How to Polish Your LinkedIn Profile While other networks sputter, LinkedIn is growing. Here’s how to use the professional social network to highlight your accomplishments and skills. If you're looking to get hired, giving your LinkedIn profile some love …
Read More »Is virtual reality the future? Apple’s betting on it, but VR experts say we may not be there yet
On Monday, Apple unveiled a new product that's either revolutionary, or very expensive hype, depending on whether you read the company description of the Vision Pro or media reviews of its unveiling. Costing $5K, the new Apple Vision Pro headseat is the latest big bet on virtual and augmented reality …
Read More »How ‘severe and unusual’ smoke from Canadian wildfires is spreading and what it means for your health
As wildfires continue to rage out of control in Quebec, severe levels of air pollution have prompted air quality warnings across vast portions of eastern Canada and the U.S. CBC News spoke to experts and consulted recent studies to show the potential health impacts of the smoke in the air. …
Read More »For Some Autistic People, ChatGPT Is a Lifeline
Photograph: MirageC/Getty Images Amanda HooverSamantha Spengler Business May 30, 2023 7:00 AM For Some Autistic People, ChatGPT Is a Lifeline The chatbot can help rehearse communication skills and for some provides a resource to turn to when life is tough. Like many autistic people, Madi Young, a consultant in Seattle, …
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