Breaking Up With Chicken Shop Date

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Happy Friday, Future Party. According to a new report by the US Census, there are now more people over the age of 65 in the world than there are kids 5 and under for the first time in recorded history. You know what that means — we are now obligated to write solely about boomer trends from here on out. You’ve been warned.

Professional services and accounting firm Ernst & Young (EY) is rolling out a new bonus program for employees who demonstrate strong human skills.

Why It Hits: AI has quickly and radically transformed business, especially at firms like EY. That shift has seemingly led to a deficit of uniquely human attributes that are still integral to business. EY hopes the bonuses will swing the pendulum in the opposite direction and help develop more balanced employees.

Behind The Bonuses: Critical thinking could lead to a surprise check at EY, according to WSJ.

Closing Thoughts: EY said the program is meant to help “attract talent in a rapidly changing market.” The bonuses are part of several initiatives the firm has been rolling out, including a 12-month “career residency” that builds on the typical 8-week internship it provides. It’s a move to make mentorship a bigger part of the company culture after it decreased immensely during COVID. Again, a very human thing that has been lost.

EY isn’t the only major firm extolling human virtue. Rival KPMG “revamped its audit internship training this summer to focus more on teaching critical thinking and judgment.” At the same time, PwC debuted “a curriculum meant to emphasize both AI skills and human traits like empathy and creativity.”

It pays to be well-rounded.

The Future: The employees of the future may need AI expertise, but the managers of the future may need to master the soft human skills required for networking and problem-solving.

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Amelia Dimoldenberg is ending her popular YouTube talk show, Chicken Shop Date.

The Big Picture: Dimoldenberg’s show has become a go-to stop on the press circuit for movies, shows, albums, and even some campaign trails. She was part of a new generation of YouTubers who were able to turn a clever gimmick into an influential series, thanks to a deep well of charm and great interview skills.

Behind The Decision: After 12 years, Dimoldenberg is taking her last bite of chicken — on camera, at least.

Last Bite: The British creator hasn’t revealed what exactly she’ll do next, but she already has a budding writing career outside of the show — she’s writing a romcom for Amazon MGM and a young adult show for the BBC. Her on-camera talents are also finding more traditional outlets, including serving as a red-carpet correspondent for the Academy Awards three years in a row. Additionally, she founded a creative studio called Dimz Inc., which specializes in live events and on-air interviews.

In other words, she has options. No chicken needed.

Prediction: The next generation of hit internet shows may have shorter lifespans. As creators expand into film, television, and other ventures, fewer may feel the need to keep a breakout series running indefinitely.

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53.7% of you voted Yes in yesterday’s poll: Have you ever read a book by James Patterson?

“Every time I fly.”

“Yes, mind candy for when you don’t want to think — like watching 1950s sitcoms. A nice way to pass the time now and then.”

“I know it’s fun to hate on James Patterson (like we do with Nickelback), but I really enjoyed the Witch & Wizard series as a teen. Maximum Ride is also an incredibly fun read.”

“The Alex Cross novels were my go-to in high school.”

“He is one of my favorite authors. I’ve read the Alex Cross, Michael Bennett, and Women’s Murder Club series for many years now. The book he wrote with President Clinton was terrifying.”

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🎞️ The Venice Film Festival kicked off this week, officially marking the start of the fall festival season.

🎥 Microdrama studio aTwist — founded by industry vets Jana Winograde, Susan Rovner, and Lloyd Braun — officially launched Thursday with a slate of high-profile shows.

🥊 Paramount and Legendary made the new trailer for Street Fighter gamified on YouTube Playables.

💻 A federal judge isn’t forcing Google to break up its ad-tech business as part of its antitrust settlement.

🚨 A Microsoft Azure outage caused ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok to all go dark.

🤖 New York City has put a one-year moratorium on AI usage for kids in elementary and middle school.

🤳 MrBeast has struck a multi-year partnership with Google to promote Gemini, Google Health, and Fitbit.

🏈 The US-based subsidiary of TikTok has re-upped its partnership with the NFL to bring exclusive content to the platform.

📱 Speaking of TikTok, the platform is rolling out voice comments, polls, and photo carousels for post comments.