Albania has become the first country in the world where one of the ministers in the government is AI.

The appointment was approved by the Prime Minister. In the new position, the AI named Diella (which means "sun" or "sunbeam" in Albanian) It will deal with public procurement issues and implement artificial intelligence throughout the government to ensure that tenders are "100% fair" and expenses are "100% transparent."

The Albanian Prime Minister has assured that "this is not science fiction," and Diella will have the authority to "hire talent from around the world" while overcoming "fears of prejudice and administrative rigidity."

Health, travel, and essential goods: these are the areas that are prioritized for online shopping in China.

We have identified some key features of e-commerce in China. The main feature is direct interaction with the audience.

Chinese social media platforms attract customers with live streaming, offering real-time shopping and sales targeted at key market participants. More than 45% of users discover new products this way, and short videos and live streams play a key role in impulse purchases.

Live stream sales are projected to grow by almost 50% year-on-year, thanks to the rise of micro-KOLs (people with authority in a specific niche with a small but active following) and AI-generated influencers. Gaming opportunities for purchases (such as real-time voting) are also on the rise.

One of the largest retail chains in the world has become a partner of OpenAI as part of a training program.

As early as 2026, Walmart employees will begin to be trained to confidently work with artificial intelligence, according to the American retailer.

It will be possible to take an AI certification course without leaving the workplace. This applies to both office staff and employees of stores, warehouses, and logistics centers. Apparently, packers, merchandisers, and cashiers will also be trained in the basic skills of the future.

By 2030, OpenAI plans to teach 10 million Americans the art of working with neural networks. The joint project with Walmart Academy is part of this ambitious plan.

Alibaba's founder has unofficially returned to active leadership after "years of neglect," Bloomberg reported.

Jack Ma's main task for the near future is to regain lost market positions from JD. com and Meituan.

He also wants Alibaba to become a leader in technology. Some employees of the company even burst into tears of joy when they saw the charismatic leader again.

It is known from unofficial sources that Jack Ma has begun to actively lead Alibaba's business again. He personally oversees the company's latest initiatives in the field of artificial intelligence systems implementation. In some cases, he requires his subordinates to report changes to him up to three times a day.

5 Low-Competition Products Worth Testing Right Now 🚀
When dozens of sellers chase the same trend on marketplaces, the winner is the one who looks off the beaten path. Here are 5 products with growing demand but low competition:

1️⃣ Foldable Shoe Organizers – Cost: $2–3 – Average selling price: $12–15 – Why it’s promising: compact storage is trending, and there aren’t many options yet.

2️⃣ Adult Stress-Relief Toys (metal cubes, balls) – Cost: $1–2 – Average selling price: $8–10 – Target audience: office workers, students.

3️⃣ Silicone Stretch Lids for Containers – Cost: $0.8–1.2 – Average selling price: $7–9 – Strong point: eco-friendly, reusable trend.

4️⃣ Foot Massage Rollers with Acupressure Effect – Cost: $2–3 – Average selling price: $14–16 – Advantage: health niche is growing, but competition is lower than massage guns.

5️⃣ Mini USB Reading Lamps – Cost: $1.5–2.5 – Average selling price: $10–12 – Appeal: students, travelers, office workers.

💡 Tip: test with small batches (50–100 units), monitor reviews and product visuals. Early market entrants often capture the lion’s share of sales.

ChatGPT will be able to check users' ages using their passports.

OpenAI is preparing a system that will be able to determine the age of ChatGPT users based on their communication style. If the bot "suspects" that the user is a child, it will switch to a safe mode.

In some countries and cases, the company plans to request an ID. For minors, ChatGPT will prevent them from discussing "adult" topics such as flirting. In addition, if the system detects signs of severe stress, it will notify emergency services.

The security measures are related to recent lawsuits against OpenAI, as the bot supported dangerous thoughts among teenagers and did not stop them.

Teens are growing up with AI, and it’s on us to make sure ChatGPT meets them where they are. The way ChatGPT responds to a 15-year-old should look different than the way it responds to an adult.

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The latest global technical novelty is AR glasses.

Amazon is confident that their use will reduce the overall order processing time by 30%. According to the developers, the smart glasses will project navigation and order data directly in front of the driver or warehouse employee's eyes. To "flip through" tasks, all you need is your voice - the augmented reality system will provide the optimal route to the shelf and the inventory level, as well as scan barcodes. This way, you can free your hands from smartphones and paper documents, and at the same time optimize your time and expenses.

However, experts are skeptical about this idea, as it is an expensive endeavor, and there are many challenges associated with its widespread implementation..

In particular, it requires the development of a lightweight and durable battery that can withstand an 8-hour shift, the collection of detailed navigation data for each route, and most importantly, it remains to be seen how comfortable it will be.

How to implement artificial intelligence without losing money.

In just 5% of cases, the implementation of artificial intelligence helped companies increase their profits, according to a recent study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). In 95% of cases, the use of AI tools did not lead to tangible financial results for businesses, despite the investment in integration.

According to the authors of the MIT study, the greatest effect of AI is achieved by digitalizing internal processes. As for companies that did not achieve results from the implementation of AI tools, they were more likely to refuse to fine-tune them, preferring to invest in sales and marketing.

Amazon fined $2.5 billion for imposing a paid subscription.

It turned out that the platform fraudulently connected users to a paid subscription to Prime and deliberately complicated the procedure for canceling it.

Therefore, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) fined Amazon a record $2.5 billion for deceiving consumers by imposing on them a paid subscription service Prime.

Of these, $1.5 billion will be reimbursed to 35 million customers affected by the platform's "fraudulent practices", and the remaining $1 billion will go to the federal budget as a fine.

OpenAI has launched purchases in ChatGPT.

It is still in test mode and only for users in the US. Products from the Etsy marketplace are available for purchase.

The entire process, from selection to payment, takes place directly in the chat. There is no need to visit the store's website. The feature is based on the open-source Agentic Commerce Protocol, developed in collaboration with Stripe

At the announcement, Etsy's shares rose by 13%, and Shopify's rose by 5% (it will be the next to be connected).

So far, you can only order one product, but they promise to add a shopping cart. OpenAI takes a commission from sellers, but assures that it will not affect the price for buyers.

OpenAI, the developer of the ChatGPT chatbot, reported revenue of $4.3 billion in the first half of 2025, according to The Information, citing a financial disclosure to shareholders that the publication has seen.

This is a 16% increase compared to OpenAI's revenue for the entire year of 2024. In comparison, OpenAI's revenue for the previous year was $3.7 billion, as reported by Bloomberg, citing a source familiar with the situation.

At the same time, OpenAI's cash outflow amounted to almost \$2.5 billion over the six-month period, according to The Information. The company primarily spent its funds on research and development in the field of artificial intelligence, which accounted for $6.7 billion in January-June.

Additionally, OpenAI invested in maintaining the operation of ChatGPT. By the end of the six-month period, the company had approximately $17.5 billion in cash and securities on its balance sheet, as reported by The Information. According to the publication, OpenAI expects to increase its revenue to $13 billion this year and limit the outflow of funds.

Donald Trump writes that the Oval Office of the White House is decorated with 24-karat gold.

When foreign leaders enter the room, they are amazed by its beauty.

However, some people say that all this beauty is actually made of plastic and was purchased on marketplaces for $58 each.

💸 OpenAI has become the most expensive private company in the world after completing a deal on the secondary sale of shares to investors.

The cost of the ChatGPT developer is now estimated at $500 billion, CNBC reports, citing sources.

Employees of the company who owned them for more than two years got the opportunity to sell their securities. A total of $6.6 billion worth of shares were sold.

Previously, SpaceX was considered the most expensive company. Its value was estimated at $456 billion.

US authorities have ordered Amazon to pay $2.5 billion in fines and compensation without a court order for mass misleading users.

This refers to forcing a paid Prime subscription on customers and complicating the unsubscribe process.

$1 billion will go to the state budget, and the rest will go to the defrauded customers.

👜 Trend of the Week: Coach Brooklyn Bag Takes Over Amazon

If you follow fashion, you’ve probably seen the Coach Brooklyn Shoulder Bag in recent photos of Bella Hadid. On Amazon, this accessory has become a true sales hit.

Why it’s popular:
Design: the combination of classic shape and modern details makes the bag versatile.
Brand quality: Coach is long associated with durability and style.
Popularity: celebrity attention immediately drives interest among mainstream buyers.
Seller insights:
Demand for “accessible luxury” products continues to grow.
Social media and influencer recommendations directly impact sales.
Ahead of the holidays, demand can spike — a good chance to boost turnover.

💡 Tip: If you sell fashion items, monitor celebrity trends and social media reactions — it helps you spot hot-selling products early.

A scandal is brewing in France over the Chinese online retailer Shein, according to The Guardian.

After a series of temporary pop-up stores in Dijon, Toulouse, and Marseille, the company announced that it intends to open permanent stores in the country, including at Galeries Lafayette and BHV, which are owned by the Société des Grands Magasins holding company.

These plans have sparked a backlash in the fashion industry. Galeries Lafayette has stated that its collaboration with Shein violates the terms of its franchise agreement and undermines the reputation of the department store. The president of the Federation of French prêt-à-porter called the Chinese retailer a “threat to the national fashion industry.”

The media highlighted that Shein’s business model is in direct conflict with French principles of quality, sustainability, and moderate consumption, and also recalled the company’s numerous accusations of labor exploitation and environmental violations due to its massive production volumes.

Amazon closes cashier-less stores in the UK.

A major end to the "smart" store experiment.

Amazon announced the closure of its cashier-less stores in the UK—the very ones where artificial intelligence allegedly controlled everything.

But it turned out that "AI" was only on the sign. The actual calculations were carried out by remote employees from India, who monitored customers via cameras and manually recorded who took what.

When this became known, customer traffic plummeted. Now Amazon is shutting down the project—and with it the myth of fully autonomous stores.

China is the only country in the world where more than 50% of purchases are made online.

This is where all the new Ecom products are born. Tsui Zhiyu, ex. top manager of JD․ com (one of the five largest marketplaces in the world with a revenue of \$162 billion and a daily audience of 90 million users), identified three key trends:

📍 Sales through video

📍Increased express delivery of all types of goods

📍 Modernization of supply infrastructure

Some experts are sure that marketplaces will fade away.

However, Amazon continues to grow rapidly in the United States. There are three large marketplaces in China, which are also doing well, despite the fact that the market there was formed earlier than in Russia. Another thing is that a new segment is emerging within marketplaces — this is the D2C, Direct to Consumer model.

In America, many brands have already started working on this principle, that is, interacting directly with users and managing their loyalty.
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Chinese exports are growing at their fastest pace in six months, despite US tariffs, according to The Wall Street Journal.

In September, Chinese exports grew by 8.3% compared to the same period last year. In August, growth was 4.4%. Shipments to the US fell by 27% year-over-year, continuing the downward trend that began in April.

Exports to the EU, China's second-largest trading partner, grew by 14.2%, the fastest pace in more than three years. Shipments to ASEAN countries increased by 15.6%.