I'm Expedia's marketing chief. Here's how we're preparing for a future when people use AI to plan their vacations.

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Expedia Group's chief marketing officer, Jochen Koedijk, wants the travel brand to be a first mover in AI.

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  • Jochen Koedijk, Expedia Group's top marketer, wants the travel brand to be a first mover in AI.
  • It's forged partnerships with OpenAI and Google — and has an AI integration with Instagram Reels.
  • Expedia wants customers to move more seamlessly between travel inspiration and booking a
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Drones in Ukraine show the way Western militaries are run is 'outdated,' UK warns

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Drone operators of the 3rd Assault Brigade are seen working at positions near the frontline in the direction of Borova, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine.

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  • The war in Ukraine shows that the way Western militaries are run is outdated, a UK minister warned.
  • Drones evolve so fast that "we have to fundamentally challenge our assumptions," Luke Pollard said.
  • He was speaking at
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Elon Musk's DOGE exit: Here's what people are saying about his time in DC

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President Donald Trump is set to give Elon Musk a big send-off on the billionaire's final day in the White House.

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  • Elon Musk is leaving DOGE and Donald Trump's White House on Friday, and reactions are varied.
  • The clock has run out on Musk's 130-day limit as a special government employee.
  • Republicans are vowing that DOGE's work is not done as the effort effectively loses its
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After I got my Ph.D., I realized I didn't want to work in that field. I was in financial ruin until I found the right job for me.

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  • When I earned my Ph.D., I realized I didn't want to work in that field anymore.
  • I decided to pursue a role in science writing, but I couldn't get a job.
  • As my bank account dwindled, I became more stressed until I finally landed my dream role.

In 2023, I finished my Ph.D. in biomedical engineering with no job lined up and, honestly, no idea what to do next.

To this day, I'm not

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I'm a professional wedding planner. Here's what everyone forgets to do in the 30 days before their wedding.

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There are a lot of things to remember in the month before your wedding.

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  • As a professional wedding planner, there are certain details my clients typically forget about.
  • Although it's one of the most important steps, clients often forget to pick up a marriage license. 
  • Important reminders include taking out tips for vendors, writing vows, and planning the rehearsal
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