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A new study found that most creative technologists feel misunderstood by coworkers, despite their role's prevalence in ad agencies. via Campaign US.

Tech industry leaders often restrict their own kids' use of technology, understanding how addictive it can be. The article discusses behavioral addictions in the digital age, comparing them to substance addictions, and examines the psychological factors that make them so pervasive.

According to a recent survey, one-third of marketers now consider influencer marketing essential to their strategies. via The source of this content is Adweek.

One job seeker learned that in spite of automation, networking is still king in the job market. via Fast Company.

This article from Adweek explores how advertising agencies are incorporating AI into their creative process, including for tasks like music selection and editing.

A financial company marketing executive believes social media and influencer marketing are ineffective and wasteful.

Andrew Ng, Google Brain founder and Baidu's chief scientist, has resigned from Baidu to pursue a new chapter in AI. Google Maps now lets users share their location with friends and family for a specified period of time. iCloud account data helped police identify a Twitter user who allegedly tweeted a seizure-inducing strobe to a journalist, despite his use of a prepaid SIM card. Google has released Android O to developers, promising better battery life and notifications.

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Marketers need to retool for the digital age by using data analytics to improve ROI and create more personalized consumer experiences. via The Drum

The Department of Homeland Security is banning electronic devices larger than cellphones in carry-on luggage for US-bound flights originating from eight airports in the Middle East and Africa. via WIRED.