Author: michael.koch
Meta is facing significant backlash over its AI chatbot initiative after reports of unsafe interactions with minors and harmful outputs. The company is retraining chatbots to avoid sensitive discussions with teens, including topics like self-harm, eating disorders, and romance, while restricting personas such as the sexualised “Russian Girl.” The move follows a Reuters investigation that […]
Michael Koch, CEO of HubKonnect, is creating a new frontier in AI: Hyperlocal Intelligence. Guided by his Extreme Cognitive Protocol, Koch leads teams, clients, and technology toward the next level of innovation. Hyperlocal Intelligence: AI for Local Success Hyperlocal Intelligence emphasizes neighborhood-level insights, empowering businesses to adapt strategies based on local culture, traffic, events, and […]
Restaurant franchising in 2025 is being reshaped by economic shifts, consumer values, and rapid technological advances. What started as a recovery effort has transitioned into industry-wide reinvention. Operators are adopting digital platforms, expanding sustainable and health-focused menus, and pursuing precise expansion strategies. The U.S. franchise market is expected to exceed 821,000 units and support 9 […]
