A Car Dealership in California Is Using ChatGPT for Customer Support, and People…Took Advantage
Some eagle-eyed, bored internet person recently discovered that Chevrolet’s Watsonville, California dealership’s website chat support is running on ChatGPT and that it could respond to non-Chevrolet Watsonville-related questions. Of course, other bored internet people had to give it a run. Threads user @documentingmeta posted the discovery as a workaround to save $20/month and access ChatGPT+ […]
Institutional Homebuying Remains Subdued Despite Misleading Claims of Dominance
In the wake of the housing boom during the pandemic that spanned from summer 2020 to spring 2022, institutional homebuying witnessed a surge due to a confluence of factors, including soaring rents, low interest rates, easy access to capital, and spiking home prices. However, this institutional frenzy swiftly dwindled as interest rates experienced a spike. […]
Chileans Reject Proposed Constitution in Pivotal Referendum
In a decisive move, Chileans have voted against the adoption of a new constitution, dealing a blow to the four-year effort to reshape the nation’s foundational document. The rejection, with 55.7% of voters opting against the new text and 44.3% in favor, underscores the deep polarization within the country. The 2023 draft, which failed to […]
Suez Canal Authority Monitoring Red Sea Tensions, Rerouting Ships
The Suez Canal Authority is closely monitoring the ramifications of heightened tensions in the Red Sea, following recent attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on vessels in the southern part of the basin. The authority reported that, since November 19, 55 ships have rerouted via the Cape of Good Hope, while 2,128 have successfully crossed the […]
Canopy Growth Records Another Huge Loss With Sale Of This Works
Canopy Growth (TSX: WEED) has recorded another loss as they attempt to cut back their operations. The company has sold off its skincare and wellness brand, This Works. The divesture will bring to the company proceeds of up to $15.9 million, which includes $4.6 million in cash and other consideration, while the remainder is to […]
Kitco Down For Multiple Days After Cyber Security Incident
Kitco News appears to be undergoing a long-running security incident, with the website having now been down for multiple days. When attending the website, which is known for news in the metals industry, viewers are presented with a note that its services and online store are temporarily unavailable. “Our website is currently experiencing a disruption […]
Sigma Lithium To List Sigma Brazil On Nasdaq In Confusing Move
Sigma Lithium (TSXV: SGML) this morning announced a bizarre move. The company, despite reporting that it is has entered “contractual and detailed structural negotiations” with groups related to its strategic review, has elected to list its subsidiary Sigma Brazil on both the Nasdaq as well as the Singapore Stock Exchange. The listing is said to […]
Orla Mining Loses US$120 Million Investment In Panama After Mining Concessions Denied
Changes to mining laws in Panama are impacting more than just First Quantum Minerals’ (TSX: FM) Cobre Panama operations. Orla Mining (TSX: OLA) this morning revealed it has also been hit hard by modified legislation in the country. With the passing of Law 407 in Panama, which brought in a moratorium on granting, renewing, or […]
Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Faces Further Delays, Potential Billions in Losses
The Canadian government-owned Trans Mountain Corp has raised concerns over the completion timeline and potential financial losses associated with the nationalization of the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion. Despite being 95% complete, a rejection by the Canada Energy Regulator (CER) to proposed construction changes could result in a two-year setback and billions of dollars in losses. […]
EU Agrees to Open Membership Talks with Ukraine While Hungary Vetoes Aid
During the two-day European Union (EU) summit, leaders agreed to initiate membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova, marking a significant moment for the war-torn region. European Council President Charles Michel hailed the decision as “a clear signal of hope for their people and our continent,” while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy celebrated it as “a victory […]