Author: Natalie Brooks

Business

Workplace Political Discussions Creating Tension and Division, New Research Reveals

A comprehensive workplace study reveals political discussions are creating significant tension among coworkers. The research shows most employees prefer to keep politics out of the workplace entirely, with many reporting negative consequences from these exchanges.

Workplace Political Discussions Generate Widespread Discomfort

New research indicates that political conversations are creating significant tension in American workplaces, with a majority of employees now expressing preference for keeping politics out of professional environments entirely. According to reports from job platform Monster’s recent “Navigating Politics in the Workplace” survey, 60% of respondents believe discussions about politics at work should be completely avoided.

by Natalie Brooks
EnvironmentPolicy

Mississippi Community Files Lawsuit Against UK Energy Firm Over Biomass Plant Pollution Permit

A predominantly Black, low-income community in Mississippi is taking legal action against a UK-owned biomass company following regulatory approval for expanded emissions. Residents report ongoing health issues and environmental concerns linked to the wood pellet production facility that exports fuel to England.

Legal Challenge Against Biomass Plant Emissions

Residents of Mississippi have filed a lawsuit against Drax Biomass after state regulators granted the company permission to become a “major source” of hazardous air pollution, according to reports. The legal action comes from the 900-person town of Gloster, where community members allege they’ve suffered serious health consequences from the facility’s operations.

by Natalie Brooks
SoftwareTechnology

Analysis Shows ChatGPT Mobile App Downloads and User Engagement Declining After Initial Surge

ChatGPT’s mobile application is experiencing slowing download growth and plateauing daily active users, according to new analysis. User engagement metrics have also declined significantly since July, suggesting the novelty phase may be ending.

ChatGPT Mobile App Growth Shows Signs of Plateau

ChatGPT’s mobile app growth may have reached its peak, according to reports from third-party app intelligence firm Apptopia. The analysis indicates that new user growth, measured by percentage changes in global downloads, has slowed significantly after April. Sources indicate that global daily active user growth has also stopped and plateaued in recent weeks.

by Natalie Brooks
AITechnology

OpenAI Faces Revenue Challenges as ChatGPT Subscription Growth Stagnates in European Markets

New analysis reveals ChatGPT subscription revenue has flatlined in key European markets after early 2023 growth. The development comes as OpenAI plans trillion-dollar infrastructure expansion despite relying heavily on subscription income from its flagship chatbot.

ChatGPT Subscription Growth Stalls in European Markets

OpenAI’s flagship ChatGPT service appears to be struggling with subscriber growth in European markets, according to recent analysis from Deutsche Bank Research Institute. The report indicates that European spending on ChatGPT subscriptions has stagnated since May 2023, suggesting the AI boom‘s most prominent product may be facing challenges converting users to paying customers.

by Natalie Brooks