From rust belt to robot belt: Turning AI into jobs in the US heartland

The symbolism of robots moving into a former steelworks is lost on few people in the city. Pittsburgh is reinventing itself, using the advances in automation, robots, and artificial intelligence coming out of its schools—particularly Carnegie Mellon University (CMU)—to try to create a high-tech economy.

THE FUTURE OF RETAIL

5 trends reshaping the future of retail in 2019 and beyond!

Why Freelancers Need to Charge Based on Value

It’s perfectly fair to charge different customers different rates depending on the value they get from your work.

According to Marion McGovern, author of Thriving in the Gig Economy, the most common mistake free agents make is thinking there must be one rate for all clients. McGovern says, “People think it’s somehow unfair to charge ABC company differently than XYZ company. This is absolutely wrong.”

Everyone wants to be on streaming TV, even Oprah Winfrey

You may soon be bingeing on new Oprah Winfrey programs. The unstoppable business woman, entertainer, philanthropist, and dreamed-about presidential candidate signed a deal with Apple, announced on June 15, to create original content for the tech company’s streaming TV project.

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