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Ashley Merryman

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Love science of humans, an Oxford comma, and baseball. Author, NurtureShock, TopDog: The Science of Winning and Losing, and The Sherwood Report (on Substack)
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Should You Trust Dr. ChatGPT?

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By Ashley Merryman, Devon Haynie Verified, Morgan Felchner Verified
| Money US News
I admit that, when faced with an ailment or injury, I’ve occasionally chosen to consult “Dr. Google” over an actual medical professional. And I know that one reason Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei became involved in artificial intelligence was to explore the possibilities AI offered for medical diagnosis and treatment. So lately I’ve been wondering if AI chatbot models such as Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini are already good enough that we can rely on them for healthcare advice.
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Do You Need a Franchise Lawyer? Key Reasons to Hire One Before Investing

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By Ashley Merryman
| lexpress-franchise.com
Contrary to what most people believe, the heart and soul of a franchise isn’t a recognizable logo and a service. Instead, the core of a franchise is a contract. That’s why experienced entrepreneurs begin searching for a great attorney to represent them before they invest in any franchise.
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What Is a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)?

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By Ashley Merryman
| lexpress-franchise.com
With a franchise, budding entrepreneurs can jump into business ownership by using a larger company’s proven model, thereby skipping the challenges of a brand launch and uncertain operational demands. On the other hand, given the investments that many franchisors require, how do you know which franchises are true moneymakers? What are the requirements for owning the franchise? And how do you know if a franchisor will fulfill their promises?
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