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?? DeepSeek: A Double-Edged Sword for China’s AI Future

DeepSeek is disrupting the AI landscape, surpassing Silicon Valley and challenging U.S. restrictions. Its rapid success has led to a shift in the tech ecosystem, pulling talent and investment away from China and fostering a competitive environment in Silicon Valley. This growing innovation hub may diminish China’s ability to maintain its leadership in global tech advancements, posing a significant challenge to its future in AI development. ?? Economist

Expert Voices

• Stephanie Hare, Speaker, AI and Technology Thought Leader, Ethicist, Author
• Arnold Ma, Speaker, Expert in Digital Marketing and Chinese Culture
• Olivia Plotnick, Speaker, China Social Media Marketing Expert, Founder

?? The Psychology Behind Short-form

Short-form videos hook viewers with the Zeigarnik Effect. Our brain’s tendency to remember unfinished tasks. By creating curiosity and suspense, these bite-sized clips keep audiences coming back for more, driving engagement and building powerful brand loyalty. ?? Hubspot

Expert Voices?

• Tony Effik, Speaker, Strategist, Google Global Display, Video and Creative MD
• Claire Harper, Speaker, Change Management, Retail and Digital Marketing Expert
• Phil Barden, Speaker, Expert in Decision Science and Marketing

?? Should You Know Your Colleagues’ Salaries?

Pay transparency is on the rise, with new regulations pushing companies to disclose salaries. While it can close wage gaps and promote fairness, it also risks workplace tension and resentment. Businesses must now strike a balance, ensuring openness without disrupting team dynamics. ?? Economist

Expert Voices

• Olamide Majekodunmi, Speaker, Personal Finance Expert And Founder of All Things Money
• Emmanuel Asuquo, Speaker, Qualified Financial Adviser, Author Of “Get Your Money Right” And The Eman Effect Founder
• Emilie Bellet, Speaker, Founder Of Vestpod, Author, Female Finance Empowerer And Host Of “The Wallet” Podcast

?? Dell Joins the Return-to-Office Movement

Michael Dell is retiring from hybrid work, shifting focus back to in-person collaboration. Despite leading a tech giant, he argues that emails and remote communication just aren’t enough, face-to-face interaction is still the key to productivity, teamwork, and company culture. Who will be next to follow? ???Fortune?

Expert Voices

• David McClements, Speaker, Personal And Organisational Development Coach, Trainer
• Rachel Mathia, Speaker, Learning and Leadership Expert, Fashion Retail

?? Fintech is Rewriting the Rules of Lending

Fintech giants like SoFi and Affirm are securing billions to fund more loans, challenging traditional credit card companies. With private credit booming, institutional investors are seizing the opportunity, reshaping the future of consumer finance, and the industry is taking notice. ?? LinkedIn News

Expert Voices

• Henri Arslanian, Speaker, Global Crypto and FinTech Thought Leader
• Nicholas Lyons, Speaker, FinTech And Blockchain Guru, Private Equity Gamechanger And Leadership Mentor