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Step Into Summer With Plant-Based Meals From Purple Carrot

Welcome the warm weather and lighten your to-do list with scrumptious, fully plant-based meals delivered straight to your door.

Purple Carrot wants you to spend more time soaking up the sun and less time stressing over mealtime. They offer a variety of meal kits that help you prepare delicious recipes, prepared meals that are ready to eat in two minutes or less, and grocery items that save you a trip to the store and help you keep your fridge fully stocked.

Whichever option you choose, you can trust that you’re getting nutritious, plant-based meals that are packed with flavor. Pick from high-protein, lower-calorie, high-fiber, and gluten-free options every week - if you want to build muscle, shed a few pounds, or just eat a little cleaner, Purple Carrot has meals and groceries that suit your needs.

This summer, they’re sweetening the deal with five new fun and tasty meal options.

Choose Your Plan and Enjoy Purple Carrot’s Seasonal Plant-Based Meals Today.

💡 AI Lesson: Exploring AI in Autonomous Vehicles

Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are one of the most exciting applications of AI. These vehicles use a combination of machine learning, computer vision, and sensor fusion to navigate roads, avoid obstacles, and make driving decisions without human intervention.

Key to this technology are AI models that process vast amounts of data from cameras, LiDAR, and radar systems in real-time, allowing AVs to understand their environment and react accordingly.

Why It Matters: The development of AVs could revolutionize transportation, reducing accidents, improving traffic flow, and enabling new business models. Understanding the AI behind AVs offers insight into the future of mobility and the challenges that still need to be overcome.

📚 Business History: The Founding of Airbnb

Airbnb was founded in 2008 by Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia, and Nathan Blecharczyk. What began as a way for the founders to make extra money by renting out an air mattress in their apartment grew into a global phenomenon that transformed the hospitality industry.

Airbnb’s platform allowed homeowners to list their properties for short-term rentals, providing travelers with unique, affordable accommodations. Despite initial skepticism, Airbnb became a disruptor in the hotel industry, valued at over $100 billion today.

Takeaway: Airbnb’s success illustrates the power of the sharing economy and the potential of leveraging underutilized assets. It also highlights the importance of user experience in building a platform that resonates with both hosts and guests.

🕰️ Tech History: The Birth of Google Search

In 1998, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, two Stanford PhD students, launched Google, a search engine that used a new algorithm called PageRank. This algorithm ranked web pages based on their relevance and authority, providing more accurate search results than existing engines.

Google’s search engine quickly became the most popular on the internet, laying the foundation for what would become one of the world’s most valuable companies. The success of Google Search revolutionized the way people access information online.

Impact: The creation of Google Search changed the internet forever, making it easier to find relevant information quickly. It also demonstrated the power of innovative algorithms in solving complex problems and creating user-centric products.

Tomorrow's edition: Learn about the intricacies of AI-driven chatbots, the business strategy behind Disney’s content empire, and the technological breakthrough that made modern GPS possible.