Can Psychedelics Help CEOs Boost Their Leadership Skills?

Synthetic data has its limits — why human-sourced data can help prevent AI model collapse

With model degradation, AI development could stall, leaving AI systems unable to ingest new data and essentially becoming “stuck in time.”

VentureBeat - 2d

Seeking Relief From Brain Injury, Some Veterans Turn to Psychedelics

Unable to find effective treatments at home, veterans with brain-injury symptoms are going abroad for psychedelics like ibogaine that are illegal in the U.S.

The New York Times - 11h

Can Nike become cool again under its new CEO? Analysts have these near-term doubts ahead of earnings.

Some of the problems for Nike Inc., which on Thursday reports its first round of quarterly results under a new chief executive, have been problems for anyone trying to sell things people often want ...

MarketWatch - 12h

At-risk teens learn vocational skills selling wreaths and holiday staples

Boys Republic, a school and farm for at-risk teens in California, assembles, ships and sells wreaths, pine cones and more for the holiday season. It teaches the kids vocational skills and the money ...

CBS News - 1d

Activist Jana calls on Markel to focus on insurance. Here’s how the firm can help create value

Activist investor Jana wants Markel to improve its insurance operations and explore a separation or sale of its private investments business.

CNBC - 2d

How can I do more to help my parents when I have a young family of my own? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

It’s easy to feel guilty and ‘useless’ but you have options. Be honest with yourself about what you are able to do. A few months ago, my dad went into a care home. The cognitive symptoms of his ...

The Guardian - 2d

McKinsey & Company agrees to pay $650M for helping Purdue Pharma boost opioid sales

McKinsey & Company consulting firm has agreed to pay $650 million to settle a federal investigation into its work for opioids manufacturer Purdue Pharma, according to court papers filed in Virginia

ABC News - 3d

5 Clocks Embody Baroque Style and Their Maker’s Skill

The Wallace Collection in London says a new exhibition is its first on horology.

The New York Times - 3d

Back Pain? Scientists Just Discovered 1 Simple Thing Can Help You Reduce and Avoid It

Five or 10 minutes while reading or watching TV can help reduce back pain? New research says yes.

Inc. - 3d

World's largest "psychedelic church" to shut down San Francisco location

The world's largest psychedelic church is about to close its doors in San Francisco.

CBS News - 3d

AI Can Now Help You Lower Your Tax Bill. Here’s How

A number of investment firms, including Vanguard, Schwab, and Fidelity, now offer automated tax optimization tools that can reduce your tax bill.

Inc. - 4d

Russia will boost global AI clout despite Western sanctions, Sberbank first deputy CEO says

Russia has the potential to significantly improve its position in global AI ratings by 2030 despite Western sanctions due to a focus on generative AI and supportive regulation, Alexander Vedyakhin, ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Taking on the GCHQ Christmas challenge? These experts can help

This year's challenge once again requires a mix of puzzle-solving techniques.

BBC News - 5d

How signing the JUDGES Act into law can help Biden's judicial legacy

President Biden has the opportunity to improve his judicial legacy by signing the bipartisan JUDGES Act into law, which would ensure that all Americans have timely access to federal district courts.

The Hill - 5d

Could Facial Recognition Help Find Man Sought in United Healthcare CEO’s Killing?

Experts disagreed on whether running surveillance camera images released by the police through a facial recognition system would produce a reliable lead.

The New York Times - 5d

Joe Burrow believes Bengals can keep receiver Tee Higgins, and he's willing to help

Joe Burrow says he’s willing to do whatever he can to help the Cincinnati Bengals keep receiver Tee Higgins, who is set to be a free agent in the offseason

ABC News - 6d

Growing number of U.S. adults lack literacy skills, survey shows

The share of adults with literacy skills at the lowest measured levels increased, according to the National Center for Education Statistics’ Survey of Adult Skills.

NBC News - 6d

An Augmented Reality Program Can Help Patients Overcome Parkinson’s Symptoms

Simple external cues, such as lines on the floor, can help Parkinson’s patients focus their efforts and overcome the difficulty of the symptoms. With augmented reality, those cues can be anywhere.

Wired - 6d

4 Crystal-Clear Signs to Spot Someone With Good Leadership Skills

Adopting these leadership skills stands the test of time.

Inc. - 6d

How classroom AI Khanmigo can help students in emotional distress

Anderson Cooper spoke to students and a superintendent about how Khan Academy's AI Khanmigo "flags" concerning student activity on the platform, which can lead to an intervention by a mental health ...

CBS News - Dec. 8

Crow says Secret Service isn’t 'developing' skills, employee training

The ranking member for the House task force assembled to review the assassination attempts on President-elect Trump’s life said the Secret Service isn’t “developing” the skills or training for ...

The Hill - Dec. 8

A farming project in South Africa is helping deaf people build skills and find jobs

In South Africa, where the general unemployment rate is over 32%, deaf people face even steeper hurdles

ABC News - Dec. 8

More than ever, democracy needs help to survive. But who can save the US? | Editorial

With illiberal regimes advancing across the globe, youthful voters are standing up to make their voices heard. It has been a testing week for democracy across Europe and Asia. But the good news is ...

The Guardian - Dec. 8