This article explores the potential of chat bots as a new user interface, examining their capabilities, limitations, and the challenges of creating effective conversational AI. via Benedict Evans.

This article from FiveThirtyEight explores the history of toast as a food trend. via FiveThirtyEight

Econsultancy interviews engage:BDR CEO Ted Dhanik about how brands can prevent ad fraud in the digital advertising industry.

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The 1958 Oscar-winning documentary "Glass" contrasts traditional glassblowing techniques with more modern, industrial methods. via Colossal

In March 2016, Digiday explored the VR hype bubble, questioning whether consumer interest would follow the investments of publishers in VR content. via Digiday

Publishers are requesting that Snapchat make Discover more engaging and easier to find. via Digiday

Nancy Duarte, author and CEO, explores the patterns of successful movements in business and society and shares her findings in this article. via The source of this content is Harvard Business Review.

Jeff Israely ponders what news will look like in the future, arguing that chasing after "trendy" content might not be the best strategy for engaging future news consumers.

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Microsoft has a new AI chat bot named Tay.ai designed for playful conversations, and you can chat with it on Twitter, Kik, and GroupMe. via The source of this content is TechCrunch.

Aflac created its first 360-degree video ad featuring its mascot as a superhero, running on Facebook for six weeks. via IPG Media Lab.

A former Apple executive launches Cor, a new health tech startup that uses at-home blood testing to offer lifestyle guidance for improving heart health. via TechCrunch

The National Health Interview Survey faces a tough decision: shorten the survey and risk losing data, or keep it long and scare off respondents? via FiveThirtyEight.