2016

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.

Liam Wong's photos of Tokyo at night are showcased in this Kotaku article. via Kotaku.

Hearst is now using vertical video ads on its mobile websites, following the trend set by platforms like Snapchat.

via IPG Media Lab