The Best One Yet ☹️ “AI Party Police — Airbnb’s Halloween plan. Wikipedia vs Grokipedia. The Great Hiring Freeze. +Stock Market’s #1 Day
Oct 29, 2025
Airbnb is deploying AI to crack down on Halloween parties, aiming to prevent chaotic gatherings. Meanwhile, Wikipedia is witnessing its first decline in traffic, challenged by Elon Musk's new platform, Grokipedia. Amazon is part of a broader trend of mass layoffs, marking the onset of a 'Great Hiring Freeze' as companies reconsider staffing in favor of automation. Lastly, October 28th holds the title for the most profitable day in stock market history. Tune in for insights on these developments and more!
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October 28th: Best And Worst Market Day
- The hosts note October 28th historically yields strong stock performance and also hosted the 1929 crash, making it a peculiar market date.
- They cite the S&P's average October 28th rise and Apple and Microsoft hitting $4T valuations recently.
Host Perspective: Airbnb Side Hustle
- Jack describes hosting on Airbnb as a satisfying side hustle that earns steady money.
- He says guest messages confirming good nights put him at ease and validate hosting.
Airbnb's Preventative AI For Halloween
- Airbnb is using AI to block likely Halloween party bookings before they complete.
- The move prioritizes hosts' protection and signals platform favoritism toward hosts over guests.
