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Monday, July 13, 2026

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Here's what we got today: 🎮 EY is making recruits play VR games now 📊 CFOs still can't figure out how to measure AI ROI 🥣 General Mills is saving $3B with Google's AI

Latest in Accounting AI

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EY's AI World Makes Job Hunts a VR Adventure

EY just turned job hunting into a VR adventure. Seriously. They're using AI to create a digital world where candidates explore the company with games and challenges. And there's an AI coach named eVe for practice interviews. Are you ready to play your way into a job?
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AI ROI Isn't Tokens or Labor—It's All Business Value Now

So apparently, tracking AI ROI isn't about tokens or cutting labor costs anymore. It's all about the actual business value—stuff like margins and growth. CFOs are now juggling AI costs and trying to prove it's worth it. But how do you even measure that when everyone's using different AI applications? And what's the deal with 'tokenmaxxing'?
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General Mills is slashing $3B using AI. And not just any AI—Google's models are in play. They're basically flipping their whole supply chain to make it happen. Think you’re ready for a world where cereal is smarter than us?
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Updates in AI

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Chrome's Secret Skill: Turn Your Browser into a Productivity Beast

Chrome's hiding a secret stash of productivity hacks. Yep, the browser you use every day. Turns out, it's got some wild tricks up its sleeve to boost your workflow. Wondering what you've been missing?
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AI Titans Cry 'Unfair!' When Rivals Do What They Did

AI giants are crying foul over their rivals copying them. Seriously? The same companies that redefined the rules are now whining about fairness. It's like watching a bully get a taste of their own medicine. Wondering why they're so rattled?
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GPT-5.6 Solved a 50-Year-Old Math Problem in an Hour!

GPT-5.6 just cracked a 50-year-old math problem. In under an hour. I mean, I struggle with basic calculus and this AI is out here making history. What does this mean for the future of problem-solving?
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Write Follow-Up Notes After Client Meetings
**Role:** You are a professional in an accounting firm creating resources, checklists, or scripts to streamline internal operations or client communication. **Action:** Write or generate a resource related to **Write Follow-Up Notes After Client Meetings** using clear, professional, and concise formatting. **Context:** - Audience: small accounting firm teams or clients - Goal: improve consistency, clarity, and professionalism - Tone: confident, professional, and approachable - Style: markdown format with bullet points, numbered lists, and headings - Output Length: 200–400 words