Jan 21th Quick Takes

The Biz Model Club Newsletter

Hello, Biz Enthusiasts!
Welcome to your dose of business brilliance! 🌟 Today, we’re diving into ghostly job listings (👻 spooky or just shady?), Elon’s mind-reading implants (yes, really), and the AI tool that could make Photoshop your new BFF. Oh, and Meta’s turning sci-fi dreams into a Babel Fish reality 🌎🐠. Ready for more? Keep scrolling—this isn’t your average newsletter. 😉 

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Hot Takes 🚀

1. Ghost Jobs: The Job Hunt’s Haunted House 👻
One in five job postings are fake—like that “limited-edition” flavor of ice cream that never actually shows up at the store. Dubbed "ghost jobs," these listings haunt job seekers, fueling distrust and frustration. Platforms like LinkedIn are tagging “verified” roles, but for now, keep your resume and your sage handy.
👉 Uncover the ghost story

2. Anysphere: Coding's New Rockstar 💻🎸
AI-powered coding tool Cursor just secured a $2.5 billion valuation. Backed by Thrive Capital and Andreessen Horowitz, Anysphere is gunning to become every developer’s BFF, autocompleting code like magic. Investors are buzzing, and so are devs dreaming of shorter workdays.
👉 Meet the coding wizard

3. Neuralink: Elon Goes Full Sci-Fi 🧠
Three patients now have Neuralink brain implants, with plans for up to 30 more in 2025. This tech lets paralyzed patients control devices with their minds, making Musk’s sci-fi dreams come true. Let’s just hope the robots don’t start tweeting.
👉 Dive into the brainwave

4. Adobe Firefly: Photoshop on Overdrive 🎨💨
Marketers, rejoice! Adobe’s Firefly Bulk Create can edit 10,000 images in one click. Need all your product shots to look like they belong on a tropical beach? Done. It’s Photoshop’s glow-up moment—and every designer’s secret weapon against impossible deadlines.
👉 Check out the magic

5. Meta’s AI Translator: Babel Fish 2.0 🌎🐠
Meta just invented the Babel Fish IRL—a real-time speech translator for 101 languages. No more awkward hand signals on vacation; you’ll just sound like an AI-powered polyglot. Hitchhiker’s Guide fans, it’s time to celebrate. Just don’t ask it to translate sarcasm—yet.
👉 Hear the future

Quick Hits 📰

  • Amazon Acquires Axio: Amazon just bought an Indian BNPL startup for $150M. The takeaway? Bezos wants you to buy now and pay later—again and again.
    👉 Read more

  • Google’s Gemini Wants 500M Fans: Sundar Pichai is aiming for Gemini to rival ChatGPT’s 300M weekly users. Ambitious or delusional? Stay tuned.
    👉 Learn more

  • OpenAI Tackles Aging: AI is now designing proteins to turn regular cells into stem cells. Basically, OpenAI is trying to become your new fountain of youth.
    👉 Explore

  • Harvard MBAs Can’t Catch a Break: Even Ivy League grads are struggling in today’s job market. Turns out, the HBS name isn’t an auto-win anymore.
    👉 The details

  • SpaceX Explosion = Fireworks Show: Starship’s fiery disassembly made the skies look like July 4th—but it also delayed flights. Classic Musk.
    👉 Watch the chaos

  • Amazon Owns Renewables Now: Amazon leads corporate renewable energy purchases. Saving the planet one Prime delivery at a time? Maybe.
    👉 See how

  • TikTok Ban Drama Over: Trump delayed TikTok’s U.S. ban, so your favorite dance challenges are safe. For now.
    👉 Catch up

  • Meta Goes Full Hunger Games: Zuck’s latest move? Firing 5% of employees based on performance. Let the odds be ever in their favor.
    👉 The lowdown

  • Google’s Titans AI = Memory Master: Google’s new AI architecture tackles long-term memory without breaking the bank. Finally, an AI with a decent attention span.
    👉 Discover Titans

  • Apple’s AI News Alert Fail: Apple pauses its AI news alerts after some hilariously bad mistakes. Lesson learned: don’t trust a robot with breaking news.
    👉 Read the blunders

That's a wrap! Stay tuned for more insights and updates as we track these changes together in the weeks ahead!

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Mark Zuckerberg

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