When the Word Is Not Just Flesh Reporting on Ai in Religion

Celebrity boyfriend outed as an AI scam and a lawmaker’s fighting words

Trump inauguration attendance, woman scammed by AI Brad Pitt AI, Rednote surges before TikTok shutdown, L.A. wildfire winds, Bad Bunny announces residency, insurance nonrenewals

NBC News - 23h

Microsoft just built an AI that designs materials for the future: Here’s how it works

Microsoft researchers unveil MatterGen, which accelerates scientific discovery 15X and doubles success rates for stable compounds.

VentureBeat - 2d

You can now fine-tune your own version of AI image maker Flux with just 5 images

Whether for brand-consistent marketing visuals or detailed character art, the Flux Pro Finetuning API enhances precision and adaptability.

VentureBeat - 2d

Not just hype — here are real-world use cases for AI agents

Here's how robotics manufacturing company Baca Systems and corporate food ordering platform ezCater are using Salesforce's AI agents.

VentureBeat - 2d

What Happens When You Turn Your Life Over to an AI Assistant?

The hosts of Uncanny Valley spent the week following the advice of AI chatbots when it came to shopping, fitness, and parenting. Here’s how it went.

Wired - 2d

When the Retirement Community Goes Bankrupt

It doesn’t happen often. But when it does, some residents risk losing everything.

The New York Times - 23h

Apple has worst day since August following reports of China, AI struggles

Apple reports December quarter results on Jan. 30.

CNBC - 2d

What 11-word phrase can be used to stop debt collectors?

This simple phrase can be used with debt collectors to help stop their aggressive collection attempts.

CBS News - 2d

‘The dreaded B-word’: how to start budgeting

Money is emotional – but avoiding a budget is often more of a headache than making one. For some, making a personal budget sounds about as appealing as licking a subway floor.. “They think of it as ...

The Guardian - 2d

Nvidia supplier Taiwan Semi reports profit surge. AI capacity is ‘very tight,’ CEO says.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. on Thursday reported a stronger-than-expected profit and said artificial intelligence demand will help offset a typically weak period for smartphone sales.

MarketWatch - 2d

Google’s Gemini AI just shattered the rules of visual processing — here’s what that means for you

Google's Gemini AI achieves a milestone with simultaneous video and image processing, unlocking possibilities through AnyChat.

VentureBeat - 4d

‘Just the start’: X’s new AI software driving online racist abuse, experts warn

Amid reports of creation of fake racist images, Signify warns problem will get ‘so much worse’ over the next year. A rise in online racism driven by fake images is “just the start of a coming ...

The Guardian - 5d

Strong Words Support Thought Top Flames Defenseman Is Staying With Flames

For now, Rasmus Andersson hopes he's still a member of the Calgary Flames after the NHL trade deadline

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11

When there's no hiding your desperation

BBC News - Jan. 10

Garland tells Congress he'll provide Trump special counsel report to leaders when courts allow

Attorney General Merrick Garland told lawmakers Wednesday that he believes it is in the public interest to release special counsel Jack Smith’s report covering the Mar-a-Lago documents probe after ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Cohere just launched ‘North,’ its biggest AI bet yet for privacy-focused enterprises

Cohere launches North, a secure enterprise AI platform outperforming Microsoft Copilot and Google Vertex AI in testing, with Royal Bank of Canada among early adopters implementing the technology ...

VentureBeat - Jan. 9

Biden administration planning new AI chip export limits that would hit Nvidia, report says

The White House is finalizing additional restrictions on the export of artificial intelligence microchips that would hit companies including Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices, according to a report.

MarketWatch - Jan. 9

Report: NFL teams, including the Raiders and Tom Brady, are reaching out to Bill Belichick just a month into his North Carolina tenure

Belichick was hired as the Tar Heels' new coach in December.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Avoid Doing This When Launching a New Product

Don’t let excitement cloud your judgment, and nine other worst practices to avoid.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Delta Just Announced Its Plan to Use AI to Solve the Worst Thing About Traveling

A new in-app concierge relies on AI to give customers a personalized experience.

Inc. - Jan. 8

An Israeli TV reporter lost his ability to speak clearly. AI is helping him get back on air

A renowned Israeli TV journalist who lost his ability to speak clearly because of ALS is returning to the air using artificial-intelligence software that recreates his widely recognized gravelly voice

ABC News - Jan. 8

A Nvidia AI Supercomputer Could Be Yours for Just $3,000

The machine, set to come out in May, is called Project Digits. It packs a petaflop of computing power.

Inc. - Jan. 7

Jeans brand True Religion acquired by PE firm, American Eagle-linked investment firm

True Religion, the Y2K-era jeans brand in the midst of a comeback, has been acquired by private equity firm ACON Investments and its partner SB360 Capital.

CNBC - Jan. 7

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Just Reminded the World Who’s King of AI

The CEO shared an upbeat outlook for the AI industry and Blackwell chips at CES.

Inc. - Jan. 7

When the blizzard hits, why are we still commuting?

As Winter Storm Blair wreaks havoc across the U.S., the lack of leadership in promoting remote work is frustrating and could have saved lives, reduced economic disruption and maintained normalcy.

The Hill - Jan. 7

More breast cancer cases found when AI used in screenings, study finds

First real-world test finds approach has higher detection rate without having a higher rate of false positives. The use of artificial intelligence in breast cancer screening increases the chance of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Texas warning of "maneater" screwworms that lay eggs in flesh

Just one fly can lay up to 300 eggs at a time and is drawn "to the odor of a wound or natural opening on a live, warm-blooded animal."

CBS News - Jan. 6

You'll Never Guess The Word That Ended 5.6 Million Wordle Streaks

Wordle has exploded in popularity since The New York Times purchased the word game from its creator, Josh Wardle, in early 2022. The 1,000th Wordle game was played in early 2024, and it still ...

GameSpot - Jan. 6

The Memecoin Shenanigans Are Just Getting Started

The market for absurdist cryptocurrencies mutated into a hundred-billion-dollar phenomenon in 2024. Yes, things can get even more deranged.

Wired - Jan. 6

Britain's first supermarket petrol station - when fuel cost just 15p a litre

An archivist says the petrol station's electronic payment system could not keep up with demand.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Rawdogging, brat and looksmaxxing: Guardian’s breakthrough words of 2024

If boysober, femininomenon and vibecession also leave you confused, you’re probably not a member of gen Z. If, in 2024, you rawdogged a flight, wore brat green, indulged in some looksmaxxing or ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Secularists must remember that religion is on the rise

Western rationalists have always assumed that atheism is the logical end point of prosperity. But I’m no longer so sure

Financial Times - Jan. 4

‘At a loss for words’: loved ones mourn victims of New Orleans truck attack

Family remembers Terrence Kennedy, 63, as ‘nicest person in the world’ after reporting he was one of 14 people killed. New Orleans truck attack – latest updates More victims of the New Year’s ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4