Jeff D'Onofrio, the former CEO of Tumblr, has been appointed as the acting CEO and publisher of The Washington Post, replacing Will Lewis who stepped down following recent mass layoffs. The announcement comes amidst a week of significant changes at the newspaper, while the upcoming Super Bowl LX, featuring the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, is poised to showcase a heavy presence of artificial intelligence in its commercials.
D'Onofrio, who served as Tumblr's CEO from 2017 to 2022, had been the CFO at The Washington Post since June of the previous year, according to The Verge. His appointment follows Lewis's departure, which was prompted by the recent layoffs.
Meanwhile, Super Bowl LX is set to begin on Sunday, February 8th, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The halftime show will feature Bad Bunny. The Verge reported that AI is expected to be a prominent feature in the commercial breaks, mirroring the impact of crypto in previous years. One ad will be for Anthropic's AI platform, which will take jabs at its competitors, namely OpenAI.
In other news, HBO's financial thriller "Industry" is currently featuring a storyline that delves into tech fraud. The show follows Harper Stern as she investigates a fraudulent fintech company called Tender. According to TechCrunch, the investigation involves Stern's associates traveling to Ghana to uncover the company's deceptive practices, which include fake users driving fake revenue.
Additionally, The Verge highlighted some of this week's best deals, including LG's C5 TV and Anker's powerful power bank. The publication also reviewed the second-generation AirTags, noting their improved features for users prone to misplacing items. "As someone who can never remember I put my keys, the louder chime and extended range are godsent," wrote Victoria Song of The Verge.
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