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Snapchat, in partnership with Omnicom Media and Alter Agents, surveyed teens across five global markets to understand their online behavior, AI attitudes, and social media usage. Key findings show younger teens are more optimistic about AI, and the report argues for digital literacy over bans.
Amazon launched Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS) on May 4, opening its logistics network to all businesses. Experts say this move will not replace FedEx and UPS in the short term, but it may challenge the industry through integrated services. This article analyzes ASCS's impact on competitors, suitable customer types, and potential risks.
A federal judge approved a $3 million settlement by Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings over allegations of excessive 401(k) fees, potentially compensating about 100,000 employees.
TikTok has unveiled TikTok Real, a comprehensive counterfeit protection initiative aimed at safeguarding sellers and shoppers. The program leverages insights from more than 300 intellectual property experts worldwide, introduces advanced detection features in the Intellectual Property Protection Center, and includes brand verification. With global counterfeit trade reaching USD 467 billion annually, TikTok is strengthening enforcement, having removed over 143 million videos for policy violations in H1 last year.
TikTok has expanded its TikTok Go program in the U.S., enabling more creators to earn commissions by tagging accommodations and activities. New partner integrations include Booking.com, Expedia, Viator, GetYourGuide, Tiqets, and Trip.com, broadening monetization opportunities and travel business reach.
McLane Company and Aurora Innovation announced on May 6 the expansion of their autonomous trucking partnership in Texas. Since the pilot began in 2023, the Aurora Driver system has accumulated over 280,000 miles and delivered 1,400 shipments. The approximately 240-mile route from Dallas to Houston has been approved, with plans to expand to other Sun Belt distribution centers by the end of the year.
FMCSA will expand the application scope of the Motus registration system in Q2, which aims to simplify the registration process, enhance security verification, and gradually replace multiple existing registration systems. The new phase will begin on May 19 and involve various transportation-related entities.
TikTok 宣布在英国推出名为 TikTok Ad-Free 的无广告订阅服务，月费 3.99 英镑（约合 5.44 美元）。该选项允许 18 岁及以上用户关闭用于广告定向的个人数据追踪，以顺应英国数据管控新规。TikTok 强调此举旨在提供更多用户选择，而非单纯应对法律要求。
Snap recently held an AR developer bootcamp at its Santa Monica headquarters, bringing together 45 of its most active Spectacles developers from countries including the U.S., Zambia, Sweden, and Belgium. The event aimed to foster in-person collaboration and advance AR innovation, as Snap prepares to launch its AR Specs device later this year. Despite competition from Meta's AI glasses and lingering skepticism, Snap hopes the community's pooled expertise will yield unique use cases for the device.
Aurora Innovation CFO David Maday said on Wednesday's analyst call that the company's operating cost of 85 cents per mile is attracting carrier interest. As routes expand and commercial deployment progresses, autonomous driving technology inquiries have increased significantly over the past six months. The company expects to deploy over 200 autonomous trucks by year-end and achieve $80 million in revenue by the end of 2026.