Unpacking the ‘Sad Beige’ Apartment: TikTok Users Share Their Critiques

Emma Ganzarain redesigned her boyfriend’s Oslo apartment. They added herringbone floors, radiant heating, and taupe kitchen cabinets. After posting before and after photos on TikTok, she received over 8 million views and 55,000 negative comments. Some criticized her for ruining her boyfriend’s space, while others accused her of controlling him. The reaction may signify a shift in home décor from minimalist to cozier. Interior designer Emily Rayna believes the era of neutrals may be on its way out, and maximalism is gaining popularity. However, Ganzarain believes the negative reaction stemmed from sharing the photos before the redesign was complete. Despite the backlash, she enjoyed the conversations about design that followed. Ganzarain’s boyfriend later appeared in a video, expressing agreement with the changes, although some online comments humorously suggested that he needed to be “rescued.

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Unlikely Industry Player Anguilla Profits Big from A.I. Boom

Artificial intelligence’s integration into everyday life has stirred up doubts and unsettling questions for many about humanity’s path forward. But in Anguilla, a tiny Caribbean island to the east of Puerto Rico, the A.I. boom has made the country a fortune. The British territory collects a fee from every registration for internet addresses that end […]

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China Surpasses U.S. in A.I. Talent: A Key Metric

China lags behind the United States in artificial intelligence that powers chatbots like ChatGPT but excels in producing scientists behind new humanoid technologies. New research reveals that China has surpassed the United States as the biggest producer of A.I. talent. The country generates almost half the world’s top A.I. researchers, compared to 18 percent from […]

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Brands Brace for Impact as TikTok Faces Criticism

Amid debate in Washington over whether TikTok should be banned if its Chinese owner doesn’t sell it, one group is watching with particular interest: the many brands — particularly in the beauty, skin care, fashion, and health and wellness industries — that have used the video app to boost their sales. Youthforia, a makeup brand […]

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