Is Agentic AI Pricing Getting Better? What’s Coming Next

Pricing for enterprise agentic AI continues to be too complex, but the author has ideas about likely forthcoming improvements — and what enterprises should do now.

AI Data Centers Are Driving Up Electric Bills. Who Pays?

Who pays for the enormous grid investment required to serve data centers — the companies building them or consumers?

Popsicle Crowns Stassi Schroeder As The Flavor Feud Champ

Inside Popsicle’s Strategy For Pairing Stassi Schroeder, Drew Afualo And Ashlee Simpson

Today’s NYT Strands Hint, Spangram And Answers For Wednesday, August 12 (Making A Difference)

Looking for some help with today’s NYT Strands? An extra hint and the answers are right here to help you finish the grid and keep your streak intact.

AI Mom Can Remember Everything. But Can She Really Be A Mother?

With her solo show “Womb Wetware,” artist Jiabao Li explores the invisible scars and emotional labor of motherhood — and the forces that seek to regulate the female body.

Trends In Enterprise AI Success: Proprietary Data And Open Models

In AI deployments, the largest enterprises are interested in protecting their proprietary data and favoring open AI models with proprietary software customization.

‘House Of The Dragon’ Book Changes Keep Showrunner ‘Up At Night’

‘House of the Dragon’ showrunner Ryan Condall is sharing his thoughts about how difficult it is to deal with book changes and making the show work in spite of them.

Webtoon’s Growth Is Slowing But Its Ambitions Are Growing

The mobile comics platform’s surprising recent financial performance sugarcoats some troubling market dynamics. Will new strategic moves pay off?

Low Water Levels Are Still Disrupting European River Cruises, From Ship Swaps To Evacuation

Low water levels on some of Europe’s busiest rivers are forcing several cruise lines to adjust or cancel their summer itineraries.

The ‘Reacher’ Season 4 Rotten Tomatoes Review Score Is In

‘Reacher’ is back this week with season 4, and its Rotten Tomatoes review score from critics is certainly eyebrow-raising.