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Gen Z and lower-income Americans are investing at higher rates than any previous generation, according to a new study from the JPMorganChase Institute.

The Big Bet: The increase in investing coincides with record declines in first-time home ownership — the most tried-and-true method of wealth building. With housing prices becoming so cost-prohibitive, many young people are realizing that putting all their disposable income toward saving for a down payment isn’t the most financially responsible choice these days.

Behind The Portfolios: It turns out there’s no dopamine rush quite like immediately building wealth — or chasing the hope of getting rich quickly.

The Future: Interestingly, the study found that the same people who are pouring money into investments also have low liquid cash. That means some of those investors could be treating the stock market like a slot machine, hoping to strike it rich by chasing trends or buying a dip, per Axios.

That could make Wall Street investing as much a gamble as Las Vegas — meaning a lot of people could lose their shirts if they don’t stick to sound investing principles.

Projection: If some Gen Zers play their cards right, they could save up for a down payment through stock-market gains alone — rather than relying solely on career income.

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Tech companies, digital storefronts, and social platforms are using cutting-edge methods to verify the ages of their users.

The Big Picture: The changes come as more legislation is passed to protect kids from online dangers, including the UK’s Online Safety Act and similar laws in Texas, Utah, and Mississippi. While current rules restrict users under 13 from accessing certain content, new measures aim to extend those limits to minors under 18 — making enforcement even trickier.

Behind The Checks: The harder it is to verify ages, the more advanced the technology must be to do so.

Final Check: Of course, age verification isn’t without its kinks, and people have been locked out of their accounts incorrectly, according to The WSJ. And with deepfakes becoming an increasingly serious issue, tech companies must be extra vigilant in ensuring that uploaded IDs, selfies, and videos are genuine. Some British users have circumvented Discord’s age-verification tools simply by using stills from the game Death Stranding. Granted, Death Stranding does have some pretty great graphics.

Prediction: If age-gating laws are ever passed at the federal level, verifying ages while protecting privacy could become one of Silicon Valley’s toughest challenges.

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88.9% of you voted Yes in yesterday’s poll: Do you think AI has already changed the traditional career ladder?

“The fact that you can’t even get past the application process because AI is weeding out applicants before they can be considered is proof of that.”

“I’m a Boomer and an AI enthusiast yet work with Millennials who are afraid to use AI in the workplace. My company has their own AI department and encourages (but doesn’t mandate) its use. Many don’t realize it could cost them their jobs if they don’t adopt it to streamline their work processes.”

“In the last few weeks, I’ve read articles saying AI is taking jobs and others saying it’s overhyped, not doing what was expected, and making investors leery. Which is it?”

“I don’t think the structure of the career ladder has fundamentally changed. We’re just seeing a shift in the skills needed for entry-level employees to succeed, as well as more senior employees likely getting displaced faster if they don’t acquire these skills as well.”

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🎮 Esports is getting its own Olympics, with sponsorships from Electronic Arts, Tencent, and Ubisoft, among others.

🏈 YouTube is rolling out a monthly subscription option for its NFL Sunday Ticket, priced at $85 per month.

🎤 Billboard named Drake its top R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the decade, counting 30 No. 1 singles and 15 No. 1 albums.

🚀 SpaceX has finally pulled off another successful Starship launch after several “unscheduled rapid disassemblies.”

📋 OpenAI announced it is updating ChatGPT to better respond to users in mental crisis after being sued for allegedly contributing to a teenager’s suicide.

🤖 Anthropic has assembled a national security advisory team, which includes experts in nuclear weapons and cybersecurity.

⌚ The NFL has named Breitling its official timepiece partner, as the league doubles down on fashion.

👖 Travis Kelce’s Tru Kolors lifestyle brand is collabing with American Eagle on a new collection.

👗 Pinterest’s annual trend report revealed that thrifting is one of the biggest trends on the platform, spanning nearly every product category.