Morning Brew Daily The $6B Eclipse Economic Boom & Is the Internet Too Small for AI?
Apr 8, 2024
The podcast dives into the economic boom sparked by an upcoming solar eclipse, potentially generating billions as people flock to witness it. They also celebrate healthy job growth, particularly in healthcare and hospitality sectors. A pressing concern is raised about the shrinking availability of high-quality data for AI, compared to dwindling oil reserves. Additionally, the decline of late-night dining is explored, while personal achievements and thrilling storylines, like a man's epic run across Africa, add to the mix.
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Crossword Puzzle Tournament
- Neal Freiman competed in the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, finishing 712th out of 749.
- He enjoyed meeting top puzzlers, describing the event as a friendly, standardized test-like experience.
Eclipse Economics
- Today's total solar eclipse is predicted to generate $6B for the U.S. economy, exceeding the Eras Tour's revenue.
- 4M Americans are expected to travel to the path of totality, making it the busiest travel day of 2024.
Brand Eclipse Bonanza
- Toby Howell highlighted brands capitalizing on the eclipse, including Krispy Kreme's eclipse donut and Pizza Hut's "Total Eclipse of the Hut" pizza.
- Delta offered eclipse-tracking flights, selling out the first one and adding another due to high demand.