The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT has now been met with calls for government accountability – and even a temporary moratorium on future updates from some tech leaders. On Tuesday, the Biden administration revealed it’s begun seeking public commentary on potential regulations for AI software programs to curb any ethical and security […]
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Bombas Intenders
Bombas, a premium basics apparel brand that donates an item for every product purchased, has built and grown a loyal customer base with their cult-favorite, durable Bombas socks. The company is also popular for its basics like T-shirts, underwear, and slippers. Per the latest CivicScience data, a large percentage of Americans have given Bombas products […]
Economic Sentiment Increases After a Month of Decline
Economic sentiment increased over the past two weeks, for just the second time this year. The Penta-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI) rose 1.0 points to 34.3, after a brutal drop in sentiment between mid-February and the end of March. Four of the ESI’s five indicators increased over the past two weeks. Following its largest single-reading […]
Consumer Retaliation a Key Issue as Support for Labor Unions Grows
Interest in labor unions has seemingly undergone a resurgence with major unionization pushes at companies like Starbucks, Amazon, and Trader Joe’s over the past few years. This week, faculty and staff at Rutgers University are set to begin a historic strike for the first time in the University’s 256-year history. Even with the momentum these […]
Interest in Secondhand Clothing Market Grows, but Online Thrifting Plateaus
Thrift shopping has been around for ages: from fundraising ministries to extremely profitable businesses. Goodwill stores had been considered more like high-functioning department stores in the early 1920’s. Today, thrift shopping isn’t as great a necessity as it was during the Industrial Revolution or the Great Depression. There is no shortage of clothing – cheap […]
Tesla’s Price Drops Aren’t Cutting It With Most EV Intenders – Toyota Leads the
Tesla has slashed prices five times thus far in 2023, with the most recent cut coming late last week. The electric auto giant hopes to drive demand, even if the move comes at the expense of profitability and the company’s stock price, if Monday’s early returns are any indication. Although the January price cuts were […]