Sonia Hendrix

In my view, the #gigeconomy will now be joined by the "up-skill era," courtesy of #AI.

So, STEM-inclined peeps... anyone willing to up-skill, and/or move for work, go get that $$$. It's on the table. And if you don't want it, then just keep scrolling.

Apple increases U.S. commitment to $600 billion, announces ambitious program Apple announced a new $100 billion commitment to America, a significant acceleration of its U.S. commitment that now totals $600 billion over four years.

I would like to see more people reading and citing Apple's announcement directly. It outlines in detail the US-based facilities where partnerships for its expansion of US-based supply, assembly, & MFR is already underway. www.apple.com/newsroom/202...

My little Bark Ruffalo on his way to work in the big apple.

Out and about.

Why You Are Reading Reddit a Lot More These Days “The front page of the web” is turning into the last refuge of the human internet. But can it survive AI?

"if you take away social apps like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, and utilities like Google and ChatGPT, its closest competition among websites is Wikipedia."

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In the words of @sineadbovell.bsky.social, this is "exceptionally problematic."

"Beauty standards are already being influenced by AI. There are young girls getting plastic surgery to look like a face in a filter – and now we see people who are entirely artificial," she says.

What Guess's AI model in Vogue means for beauty standards The first AI-generated model to appear in the pages of Vogue is seen in an advert for Guess.

Vogue's August issue features its first #AI model, appearing in an ad by Guess. The brand hired two women tech entrepreneurs known for creating AI-generated models. Oddly, the pair admit their models lack diversity, citing low user engagement on other types of women.
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Study finds AI-created music triggers greater emotional arousal than human compositions Generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) is transforming the world of creativity, and music is no exception. A study recently published in PLOS One, explores a key question: Can AI-generated music ...

Another interesting AI study: phys.org/news/2025-07...

Research coordinated by the Neuro-Com Research Group from the UAB Department of Audiovisual Communication and Advertising, with the involvement of the RTVE Institute in Barcelona and the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia.

#music

AI summaries cause ‘devastating’ drop in audiences, online news media told Exclusive: Study claims sites previously ranked first can lose 79% of traffic if results appear below Google Overview

"News companies have been warned of a 'devastating impact' on online audiences as search results are replaced by AI summaries, after a new study claimed it caused up to 80% fewer clickthroughs."

*Google disputes this study, citing flawed methodology.

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Congress eliminated public media funding, and the president signed it into law. At a time of deep division, public media brings us together.

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Walking off pasta for the win.

A Newspaper Published an AI-Generated List Full of Fake Novels. Here, 12 Real Books to Read Instead Forget AI oopsies; here are some of the best books to kick off your summer reading, from the steamy to the spine-chilling—and each hand-selected by the staff of VF.

Here's some of the weird stuff going on with AI and literature these days, plus 12 really good books written (almost entirely 😉) by humans to kick off your summer reading. www.vanityfair.com/style/story/...

The Shakti Acupressure Mat - Total mind and body relaxation The Shakti Mat works with your body through the principles of acupressure to provide overall wellness for the mind and body. The Shakti Mat can support: deep restful sleep, relaxation of tense muscles...

I reallllllyy need to spend more time on this platform. Moving the app to page 1 of my mobile!

In unrelated news, my #shakti mat is hands down the best health/wellness product I've ever purchased. Strongly recommend for anyone with back pain that won't go away. This ish works: shaktimat.com

Heya friends. Forbes Tech & Innovation desk is hiring. Come break news and raise hell with me and @kschwab.bsky.social

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Hello, Blue Sky! I'm happy to be here.

A brief intro... my name is Sonia. I'm a passionate, hardworking publicist, and founder of GALLERY PR (2017). I spent the last 10.5 years in NYC, represent celebrity talent and high-growth startups, and I *love* the outdoors.

I'm still on Twitter As Usher would say: These are my confessions.

I wrote today's newsletter about how Twitter shaped my career and the promise of Bluesky.

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