VivaTech 2026: Can AI become the next beauty adviser? L'Orรฉal thinks so

VivaTech 2026: Can AI become the next beauty adviser? L'Orรฉal thinks so

As consumers increasingly turn to AI assistants for advice and recommendations, companies are rethinking how they reach and engage customers. Speaking to France 24 at VivaTech in Paris, L’Orรฉal Chief Digital and Marketing Officer Asmita Dubey explains how the beauty leader is deploying artificial intelligence across marketing, product discovery and personalised consumer experiences.

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Long list of U.S. concessions to Iran raises specter of a ‘lost war’

Long list of U.S. concessions to Iran raises specter of a ‘lost war’

WASHINGTONย โ€”ย The White House pushed back Thursday against growing bipartisan criticism of a negotiated settlement to the war with Iran, arguing its concessions to the Islamic Republic were contingent on its conduct and essential to securing peace. The administrationโ€™s defensive posture came as details of the framework agreement, known as a memorandum of understanding, were finally…

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Waymo recalls thousands of robotaxis after some vehicles entered freeway construction zones

Waymo recalls thousands of robotaxis after some vehicles entered freeway construction zones

Waymo is recalling nearly 3,900 robotaxis after their self-driving software repeatedly failed to recognize ramp closures and construction zones in incidents in Arizona and California, according to aย recall notice posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.ย  The recall comes after Waymo reviewed incidents that occurred in April and May in Phoenix and the San…

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VivaTech 2026: From startup to French unicorn, Pigment harnesses AI potential

VivaTech 2026: From startup to French unicorn, Pigment harnesses AI potential

How can Europe better support tech startups? Itโ€™s a question being asked at Vivatech, Europeโ€™s biggest event for innovation and technology. Business Editor Kate Moody has been speaking to Eleonore Crespo – co-founder and co-CEO of Pigment, a business planning platform that helps firms make strategic decisions using artificial intelligence. The company was founded as…

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โ€˜I wear my pride on my sleeveโ€™: Inside Zach Noe Towersโ€™ โ€˜Twink Deathโ€™ rebirth

โ€˜I wear my pride on my sleeveโ€™: Inside Zach Noe Towersโ€™ โ€˜Twink Deathโ€™ rebirth

Comedian, actor and writer Zach Noe Towers is having a sparkling breakout moment. After years of building a loyal audience through stand-up, TV appearances and by regularly lighting up our earholes on SiriusXMโ€™s โ€œJeff Lewis Live,โ€ Towers has delivered his strongest statement yet, โ€œTwink Death.โ€ Taped in Santa Monica at Westside Comedy Theater, and now…

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