💎There's a new leader in the AI race

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💎cultural gems💎

The cultural moments and media that we can’t stop talking about…

🤖The global AI race was turned on its head with the release of DeepSeek, a new AI chatbot developed in China. What makes DeepSeek notable is that it was significantly cheaper to build than its American rivals.

If you’re looking to do an AI deep-dive relevant to the world of social + digital strategy, check out

Megan Collins

’ series breaking down everything from trends to who is using AI here.

💰 Who is going to save TikTok after the 75-day extension is up? Mr. Beast has thrown his hat into the ring.

@mrbeastLet’s save TikTok from going down again 🫡

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💿 With the online world and IRL world more entwined than ever, are digital detoxes still possible?

🖥 The “worst page on the internet” is Stimulation Clicker, a browser game by 26-year-old programmer Neal Agarwal that’s designed to reenact the evolution of the internet.

📚 If you want to support local bookstores but prefer to read ebooks, Bookshop.org is launching an ebook store to compete with Amazon.

Check out our breakdown our breakdown on how book lovers are finding community on BookTok here.

🎨The latest meme sweeping TikTok is “hyperpigmentation girl,” a drawing from a 2019 Twitter video.

@ldramtsthey gets the vibe of #hyperpigmentation #itsperfect #pigmentation

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📰 In an online world filled with changing algorithms and features, Wikipedia has become one of the most reliable places on the internet.

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Melissa Blum

talks about the importance of good work habits and her favorite one she’s picked up in the last year.