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Man used ChatGPT to plan Las Vegas Cybertruck blast
The man killed in the Las Vegas Cybertruck blast used ChatGPT to plan the explosion, police said. In a press conference, Tuesday, Las Vegas police released more details of the intentions of ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Meta hosts AI chatbots imitating 'Hitler,' 'Jesus Christ' and Taylor Swift
In less than six months users have created and successfully published chatbots on Meta’s platforms that violate its rules.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
‘Living the dream’: snowed in at Britain’s highest pub, strangers became friends
When the majority of the 33 people trapped by the weather were able to escape, not everyone wanted to leave. • ‘It makes you feel like a kid again’: snowed in at Britain’s highest pub . • Snowed ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
How ‘Tariff Man’ Trump Might Start Slowly When He Imposes Import Duties
Trump aides are reportedly discussing a plan to restrict pledged duties on all imports to an initial list of products considered critical to national security, reducing the risk of resurgent ...Inc. - Jan. 7 -
Bill Belichick says he had "shared vision" with Patriots, until "the last four years"
The decision of the Patriots to create a succession plan, while smart on paper, fell flat in practice.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7 -
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Online holiday spending rises nearly 9%, as deals and AI-powered chatbots fuel purchases, data shows
Online spending rose 8.7% during the holiday season from last year, according to data from Adobe Analytics, as deals and the use of AI-powered chatbots helped inspire purchases.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
How to use AI to be more productive and successful at work
Smarter by CNBC Make It's online course will help you understand new AI tools and how you can use them to save time at work, in your business, and in life.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
This fund manager forecast a 20% S&P 500 gain last year. Now he says cash is king.
Dan Niles, founder of Niles Investment Management, says the S&P could swing much higher or lower in 2025, and investors need to protect themselves.MarketWatch - Jan. 7 -
Online holiday spending rises nearly 9%, as deep discounts and AI-powered chatbots fuel purchases, Adobe data says
The holiday e-commerce results from Adobe are a promising sign for the retail industry, which will begin reporting holiday results in February.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
FirstFT: US corporate bankruptcies hit 14-year high
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump reiterates ambition to buy Greenland and Wall Street’s top regulator steps downFinancial Times - 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 -
‘You’re gonna find this creepy’: my AI-cloned voice was used by the far right. Could I stop it? | Georgina Findlay
It was chilling to hear ‘my voice’ repeating lies – and to discover that deepfake audio is a growing threat to democracy. Georgina Findlay is a writer and presenter at the YouTube channel TLDR ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Nvidia using GenAI to integrate Omniverse virtual creations into physical AI apps
Nvidia unveiled generative AI models and blueprints that expand Nvidia Omniverse integration further into physical AI applications.VentureBeat - Jan. 7 -
Samsung Electronics banking on AI to outpace global growth in smartphones, home appliances
Samsung Electronics plans to ramp up on-device AI, as it bets on the consumer electronics unit to exceed overall global market growth this year.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
This Japanese man earned $80,000 a year from 'doing nothing'
When Shoji Morimoto was fired from his job, his superior criticized him for "not doing anything." Since then, Morimoto has spun a career out of "doing nothing."CNBC - Jan. 7 -
College students arrested for allegedly luring man on dating app and attacking him, police say
Six students at a Catholic university in Massachusetts are facing charges for allegedly enticing a man to campus using a dating app and then attacking him. Police say the students falsely told them ...NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Canada's Justin Trudeau cites 'internal battles' as he ends nine-year run
In power since 2015, Trudeau said he would resign after a new leader of his Liberal Party is chosen.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Congress certifies Trump's 2024 election win four years after he inspired a riot
Congress certified President-elect Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory, exactly four years after he stirred up a mob that attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.NBC News - Jan. 6 -
Qualcomm unveils AI chips for PCs, cars, smart homes and enterprises
Qualcomm unveiled AI technologies and collaborations for PCs, cars, smart homes and enterprises at CES 2025. At the big tech trade show in Las Vegas, Qualcomm Technologies showed how it’s using AI ...VentureBeat - Jan. 6 -
Xthings unveils Ulticam home security cameras powered by edge AI
The Ulticam security camera brand has a new model out today: the Ulticam IQ Floodlight, an edge AI-powered home security camera.VentureBeat - Jan. 6 -
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Bank alleges Bill Cosby ‘failed to repay’ loans; he could face foreclosure on two NYC homes
Cosby and his wife are reportedly facing foreclosure on two townhouses, after allegedly failing to keep up with repayments on multimillion-dollar loans.MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
Demi Moore takes home Golden Globe for 'The Substance,' her first major acting award
In what was perhaps the most shocking win of the Golden Globes , Demi Moore snagged a statuette for her leading role in body-horror film "The Substance."NBC News - Jan. 6 -
Why context-aware AI agents will give us superpowers in 2025
In 2025, augmented mentality will emerge from the convergence of AI agents, conversational computing and augmented reality.VentureBeat - Jan. 5 -
Using Artificial Intelligence for Speech Writing? Here’s How to Overcome AI’s Biggest Defect
Artificial intelligence can’t hack authenticity. Here’s how to make sure you are connecting with people even if you’re getting help from GenAI.Inc. - Jan. 5 -
At 19, Tom Holland beat 1,500 actors for 'Spider-Man' role: He had 'the charisma, the confidence, the energy,' director says
The actor used his athleticism to help land the role of the acrobatic wall crawler.CNBC - Jan. 4 -
39-year-old's cannabis business brings in $800,000 a month—16 years after he went to prison for selling drugs
In 2023, Coss Marte opened the first adult-use cannabis dispensary on Manhattan's Lower East Side — the same neighborhood where he once sold drugs illegally.CNBC - Jan. 4 -
‘He always managed to play golf’: My husband of 14 years never worked and now we’re divorcing. He wants half of my $1 million home. What can I do?
“I made all the mortgage payments, in addition to paying for health coverage for both of us.”MarketWatch - Jan. 4 -
One Year After Being Fired, He’s the N.F.L.’s Most Coveted Coaching Candidate
The prospect of taking a year off never crossed the mind of the former Titans coach Mike Vrabel. But the time away helped to crystalize his priorities.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Minnesota man admits he dismembered 2 missing women and put their remains in storage units
A Minnesota man pleaded guilty Thursday to second-degree murder charges in the killings of two missing women whose dismembered bodies were discovered in St.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
A Book App Used AI to ‘Roast’ Its Users. It Went Anti-Woke Instead
One year-end summary from Fable, a social app where people share what books they read, told the user, “Don’t forget to surface for the occasional white author, OK?”Wired - Jan. 3 -
How Meta’s latest research proves you can use generative AI to understand user intent
By thinking about recommendation as a generative problem, you can tackle it from new angles and use LLMs to better understand user intent.VentureBeat - Jan. 3 -
Biden says he will block US Steel sale to Nippon Steel
President Biden announced Friday he would block the sale of U.S. Steel to Japanese-owned Nippon Steel following a yearlong review of the potential acquisition. “We need major U.S. companies ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Cops Say Man Was Playing Video Games While Driving 107MPH When He Was Busted
A Missouri man was busted by cops after getting caught driving 107mph while playing video games behind the wheel, authorities said.. The Claycomo Police Department said in a release that the man, ...GameSpot - Jan. 3 -
Millennial saved over $60,000 and bought her first home by 25 — here’s how she did it
Kennie Bukky said she was able to get on the housing ladder by saving 50% of her salary every month and living frugally.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
He Wasn’t a ‘Bot,’ but Quickly Became Her Partner
Veronica Fitzpatrick and Kevin Fay met through the dating app Hinge in November 2022, and less than a year later, they became engaged.The New York Times - Jan. 3
