Mia Sato

Consultants on platforms like Fiverr told Forbes that like other AI-generated writing, the essays have repetitive “tells” that indicate AI tools were involved. Some clunky phrases like “aligns seamlessly with my aspirations” and “stems from a deep-seated passion” understandably set off alarm bells. Then there are the innocuous words that are now apparently red flags:

New York is undergoing “trash containerization,” meaning buildings won’t be able to just throw bags of garbage on the sidewalk (yes, it’s disgusting, and yes, the rats love it). The new trucks will be able to pick up extra large bins made to accommodate millions of pounds of trash everyday.

Chew is among the group of tech executives testifying today. Read his full opening statement below.

TikTok’s future is increasingly looking like an endless digital shopping mall: in an effort to cram more shopping links into content, the company is testing a feature that automatically identifies items in a video and prompts viewers to buy them.

Some background: people are stockpiling Stanley cups in a rainbow of colors. They’re losing their jobs at Target for these things. There are Stanley cup flippers who buy up limited edition colors and sell them for $200 on Facebook Marketplace. I have a feeling the lead will not dissuade the fans.

One article about jumpsuits, for example, was written by Jaya Saxena, who now writes for Eater. The blog still has her name in the text, but the new owner of The Hairpin changed her byline to “John Lane.” Grim stuff.

TikTok has gradually stretched the length of videos, and right now users can upload content up to 10 minutes long. Creators who monetize on the platform can also share 20 minute paywalled videos that fans buy access to.

Tim Holley, VP of product, says the suggestions are based on Etsy’s systems that power things like search and recommendations, and give preference to items “predicted to be high quality” with good customer service. The gift section could be a lucrative space for sellers — Etsy today also published a guide for how merchants can optimize their products for Gift Mode.