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Your next job interview might feel like a video game; AI won’t ask “Why should we hire you?” It’ll drop you into the job and watch if you survive. Elon Musk just earned $1 trillion, while you’re budgeting groceries, he’s proof that the real game isn’t working harder, it’s owning smarter. The dollar’s slipping, gold’s flexing, a quiet reminder that even paper money needs a Plan B when the world feels shaky. Meta’s earning millions from scams, proving once again that in the attention economy, even lies have ad budgets.
Here’s what’s moving the markets and your money right now.
In Today’s Business Pulse
🎮 AI Job Quest – Your next interview could feel like a video game as AI tests how you think and react.
🚀 Musk Won. Workers Didn’t. – Tesla okayed Musk’s $1 trillion payday, widening the gap between bosses and everyone else.
💰 Gold’s Quiet Comeback – Gold’s climbing as the dollar weakens and investors chase safety over savings.
⚠️ Meta’s Scam Jackpot – Meta’s making millions from fake ads, and your clicks could be funding them.
⚡ Quick Hits – IN BUSINESS TODAY
Welcome to the age where AI hires you, billionaires outrun paychecks, and truth itself runs ads.
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🧠 The Pulse
Your next job interview might feel less like a Q&A and more like a video game. Companies are turning to AI-powered “fantasy simulations” that drop you into virtual work scenarios, testing not what you say, but how you react under pressure.
📌 The Download
Employers are using realistic digital simulations powered by generative AI to assess candidates in real-world challenges, from handling customers to managing crises.
These tools promise fairer hiring by focusing on behavior, but critics warn they might judge personality over skill or worse, embed bias.
Big firms are investing in this tech to cut hiring costs, meaning your next “interview” could happen on a laptop, not across a desk.
💡 What This Means for You
Your next job hunt could feel more like a reality show than a résumé review. To stand out, practice problem-solving and emotional composure because AI is watching how you act, not just what you say.
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🧠 The Pulse
What if your paycheck depended on how much the world believed in you? That’s kind of what just happened with Elon Musk. Tesla shareholders approved his jaw-dropping $1 trillion pay package, the biggest in corporate history. But it’s sparking a bigger question: what’s really fair when one man’s wealth could fund a country?
📌 The Download
Tesla investors voted yes to Musk’s 2018 pay plan, worth nearly $1 trillion, after it was initially struck down in court. They say he earned it for turning Tesla into a global powerhouse.
Critics argue it’s corporate excess, pointing out that while Musk gets richer, thousands of Tesla workers face stagnant wages and long hours.
The case could reshape how CEOs get paid across industries. If this passes unchallenged, other companies might follow, making billion-dollar bonuses the new norm.
💡 What This Means for You
The pay gap between bosses and workers just got wider. It’s a reminder that investing, not just working, is where wealth grows, and that who you vote for at work (or in your wallet) can shape the future of fairness.
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🧠 The Pulse
Ever notice how gold shines a little brighter when the world feels uncertain? It’s happening again — gold prices are climbing as the U.S. dollar weakens and investors bet on lower interest rates. Translation: money might soon get cheaper, and your savings could feel lighter.
📌 The Download
Gold jumped this week as traders expect the U.S. Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, making borrowing easier but reducing returns on savings.
A weaker dollar means imported goods could cost more, from fuel to gadgets, but it also boosts gold and other commodities.
Central banks and big investors are buying gold again, treating it like a safety blanket against market volatility and inflation.
💡 What This Means for You
If you’re saving or planning big purchases, keep an eye on gold; it’s a sign of shifting money moods. Cheaper loans may come soon, but so could pricier groceries and gadgets.
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🧠 The Pulse
Ever scrolled past an ad that felt a little too perfect or too fake? Turns out, you might be right. Internal documents reveal that Meta is making millions off fraudulent ads, and it’s everyday users, not scammers, who are paying the real price.
📌 The Download
A Reuters investigation found Meta earns huge profits from ads promoting fake products, investment scams, and impersonation schemes.
Even when flagged, many of these ads stay live for days, exposing users to identity theft and financial loss.
Whistleblowers claim Meta prioritizes ad revenue over user safety, raising questions about how social platforms police bad actors.
💡 What This Means for You
That “too good to be true” ad might literally be stealing from you. Double-check sellers, avoid clicking impulsively, and remember that in the digital world, safety isn’t guaranteed, even when you’re scrolling at home.
IN BUSINESS TODAY - QUICK HITS
⚡Quick Hits (60‑Second News Sprint)
Short, sharp updates to keep your finger on the Business pulse.
🎮 GTA Fans, Brace for 2026: Gamers, the wait just got longer. Rockstar has pushed Grand Theft Auto VI’s release to November 2026, citing extra development time for polish and performance. It’s a blow to fans who’ve waited over a decade — and proof that perfection, even in gaming, comes with a patience tax.
✈️ Flights Canceled. Refunds Incoming: U.S. airlines are issuing refunds and travel waivers as government shutdown-related staffing cuts force mass flight cancellations. Travelers can reschedule or get their money back without penalties. It’s a rare moment of customer relief in an industry notorious for red tape, turning frustration into (partial) compensation.