- Donald, now we’ve got bad blood. Taylor Swift’s fans are furious with Donald Trump after he posted photos that appeared to show Swift and her fans endorsing him for president. Many of the photos bear telltale signs of AI. Swift has yet to respond — but she could definitely sue him if she wanted to.
- Can’t stop thinking about that job interview? You can’t always trust your gut feeling about how you did in an interview, according to longtime HR exec Michael Doolin. But body language, building a rapport, and these five other signs might help put your mind at ease about how you did.
- Your new favorite TV shows might feature a whole lot more product placement. Brands increasingly want to be part of filmed entertainment, and filmmakers are in search of new funding as Hollywood trims budgets. Sonic Gods Studios is bringing the two goals together: It’s already got one reality show on a major streamer fully financed by brand deals.
In other news
- The top 10 holdings of the Mormon church’s $55 billion stock portfolio include a new AI stock.
- Meet the 15 members of the $100 billion club — who are jointly worth more than Google.
- Meta director who used to work for Elon Musk says companies without an internal AI tool are ‘already behind the curve.’
- Fast-food price hikes reach ‘tipping point’ as chains try to reset their menus with value deals and combos.
- Why your favorite S&P 500 index funds are in for a decade from hell.
What’s happening today
- Barack Obama speaks at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
- Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) resigns. Last month, a federal jury convicted him of accepting bribes from the Egyptian government.
- Lowe’s and other companies report earnings.
The Insider Today team: Dan DeFrancesco, deputy editor and anchor, in New York. Jordan Parker Erb, editor, in New York. Hallam Bullock, senior editor, in London. Milan Sehmbi, fellow, in London. Amanda Yen, fellow, in New York.
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