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OpenAI shuts off app suggestions after ad-like confusion
LinkedIn data challenges myths about AI killing jobs
OpenAI funds 208 nonprofits to advance people-first AI.
Tools, resources, and a prompt to choose a goal or strategy and map a weekly plan that your team can start right away. ⬇️
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OpenAI turns off ad-like app suggestions
OpenAI pulled the plug on ChatGPT’s app suggestion feature after users began seeing prompts from Peloton and Target that resembled ads. The team clarified that nothing was paid; the suggestions came from an automated index built in October. Mark Chen admitted the feature missed the mark and said the focus is shifting back to accuracy, trust, and overall model quality.
For enterprises, this is a useful signal. OpenAI is clearly prioritizing stability and reliability over new monetization experiments, which should make 2026 planning easier. Better outputs and tighter guardrails matter more than any app-layer polish.
LinkedIn pushes back on AI job fears
LinkedIn’s Sue Duke addressed the “AI kills jobs” narrative and shared fresh platform data showing the opposite. Companies adopting AI are actually hiring more in business development, sales, and tech-enabled roles as they try to capture new growth. AI literacy and prompt tooling continue to be among the fastest-rising skills across industries.
She also said human skills still anchor the hiring market. Communication, problem-solving, and leadership remain essential even as tools get smarter. For enterprise leaders planning next year’s teams, the message is simple: AI changes roles, not headcount.
OpenAI expands People-First AI Fund
OpenAI awarded 40.5 million dollars to 208 nonprofits working in education, healthcare, climate, and civic impact. The fund supports groups deploying AI in practical, on-the-ground ways instead of pushing pure research, with OpenAI offering technical help alongside the grants.
For enterprises, this isn’t a product update, but it tells you how OpenAI wants to shape its long-term narrative. Expect more emphasis on responsible AI and broader access, especially as regulation and public scrutiny increase.
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What is the primary advantage of using AI for predictive analytics in business?
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30-Day Execution Planner
When to use this?
When you’ve decided on a goal or strategy and need a clear, week-by-week plan, your team can start on it right away.
You are a strategic execution coach.
I’ll share a business goal below.
Create a 30-day action plan with:
Weekly milestones (4 total)
Owner or team responsible for each
Metrics to track progress
Dependencies or risks to watch
Present as a table + short summary paragraph under 200 words.
Goal: [describe your objective briefly]Correct Input Style:
Goal: Improve lead-to-demo conversion rate by 15% in the next 30 days through faster follow-ups and better qualification.
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Q. What is the biggest barrier to scaling AI across organizations today?
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