For the past two years, a single anxious question has hung over anyone thinking about hiring help: why pay a human to manage my inbox when an AI agent can do it for free, instantly, at three in the morning? The marketing from AI companies says the virtual assistant is finished. The marketing from VA…
Imagine sitting in on a virtual meeting where twelve people had their cameras off. The presenter kept asking questions into what felt like a void. No one responded. No reactions. No acknowledgment. Just silence. Then someone typed “??” – a thumbs-up emoji – in the chat. That single emoji changed the entire energy of the room….
There is a seductive promise buried in the idea of hiring virtual assistants across the world: while you sleep, work gets done. You close your laptop in New York at 7 p.m., and by the time you open it at 8 a.m., a VA in Manila has cleared your inbox, drafted three proposals, and flagged…
It’s a powerhouse of K-Pop, generating hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue each year. But Seoul-based JYP Entertainment’s next global superstar might well be less human than their predecessors. JYP, currently riding high on the success of Stray Kids, is hiring staff with expertise in artificial intelligence, motion graphics, Unreal Engine, and more as…
Handspring, which offers virtual mental health for youth and their families, announced it scored $12 million in Series A funding, Cobalt Ventures led the round, with participation from Arkitekt Ventures, Hyde Park Angels (HPA), nvp capital, NextView Ventures, Cornucopian Capital, VamosVentures and 25madison. Two unnamed health plans also joined the round. Dipa Mehta of Valeo…
Auxira Health, a virtual cardiology model, announced its official launch, with backing from MedStar Health and Abundant Venture Partners. According to Auxira, the model uses a team of advanced practice providers (APPs), medical assistants and nurses working remotely to become an extension of an in-person cardiology staff. Auxira selects and matches APPs with physicians who…
In the world of health and wellness, vitamin D shines brightly, often referred to as the “sunshine vitamin.” This essential nutrient plays a role in numerous bodily functions, impacting everything from bone health to your immune system. The 2024 International Virtual Vitamin D Forum & Expert Panel Discussion shed light on the latest research and…
In a bid to reinforce operational integrity and ensure effective management within the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has warned field commanders and state police bosses against violations of the rights of Nigerians and misconduct. The IGP convened a virtual meeting with strategic police managers today, February 10,…
Virtual games have been gaining significant attention in the online gambling world for their comprehensive selection of virtual games. Virtual games are a great way for players to experience the thrill of virtual-style betting with a twist, offering simulated experiences that closely mimic real-life games. At Betjara, these virtual games are designed to give players…
Donald Trump on Thursday will star in an eagerly-anticipated online appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, addressing global elites whose annual gabfest has been consumed by the US president’s days-old second term. Trump’s name has come up in almost every conversation in the Swiss Alpine village this week: in formal panel discussions,…
