AI could cause ‘social ruptures’ between people who disagree on its sentience

Leading philosopher says issue is ‘no longer one for sci-fi’ as dawn of AI consciousness is predicted for 2035. Significant “social ruptures” between people who think artificial intelligence ...

World - The Guardian - 15 hours ago

Harris says she strongly disagrees with criticism of people based on who they vote for

The vice president was responding to President Joe Biden's remarks the night before about a pro-Trump comedian’s racist comments about Puerto Rico.

Harris responds to Biden's "garbage" comment

In response to a question about Biden's "garbage" comment, Kamala Harris said she "strongly" disagrees with "any criticism of people based on who they vote for."

Labour doesn’t know who ‘its people’ are

Government inability to define group at core of its tax pledges reflects lack of political direction from top

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Harris 'strongly' disagrees with being criticized for who you vote for

Vice President Harris responded to President Biden appearing to refer to Trump supporters as "garbage" by saying the president had clarified his remarks and that she would "strongly disagree" with ...

TikTok parent company dismisses intern who 'maliciously interfered' with its AI technology

The parent company of TikTok says it has dismissed an intern that it found to have "maliciously interfered" with its artificial intelligence technology effort.

Switzerland is now flirting with deflation, causing a dilemma for its central bank

Switzerland could be at risk of slipping into deflationary territory next year as a stronger Swiss franc dogs policymakers' efforts to get a handle on prices.

Business - CNBC - October 31

How to create a healthy relationship between kids and social media

Larissa May, the founder and CEO of "Half the Story," talks about how the nonprofit teaches kids about digital wellness and fostering a healthier relationship with social media.

The TikTokification of Social Media May Finally Be Its Undoing

A case involving TikTok may have opened the door to holding platforms liable for the damage they cause.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Elon Musk says Trump's economic plans could cause 'temporary hardship'

Musk, the world's richest person, is a prominent supporter of Trump.

The sunscreen myth: could it really be causing skin cancer? | Antiviral

Overblown concerns about potential dangers of a common chemical threaten to undermine scientific evidence to the contrary. Because of his job as a dermatologist, Dr Deshan Sebaratnam frequently ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Qatar suspends its mediation of Israel-Hamas talks

Announcement by Gulf state reveals frustration about warring parties’ failure to agree an end to war in Gaza

Business - Financial Times - November 10

How Trump Could Bankrupt Social Security

Retirement benefits for millions of Americans are on the line.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

LinkedIn upgrades its Recruiter with an AI Hiring Assistant

LinkedIn's new Hiring Assistant will let recruiters use AI agents to find the most qualified candidates based on their LinkedIn profile.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 29

DataRobot launches Enterprise AI Suite to bridge gap between AI development and business value

DataRobot aims to boost AI success with a new Enterprise Suite featuring pre-built templates, AI agents, observability and governance tools.

Tech - VentureBeat - 5 days ago

A Modi-Xi Meeting Could Signal a Thaw Between India and China

A meeting between the two leaders comes just two days after they settled a tense border dispute in the Himalayas. But experts said their long-term geopolitical rivalry would persist.

World - The New York Times - October 24

Halloween to holidays: How Disney turns over its parks between its two most important seasons

October and December are two of the most popular travel months for the Disney parks, according to Gavin Doyle, founder of MickeyVisit.com.

Business - CNBC - November 2

Basejump will launch social gaming platform with AI-powered game creator

Basejump unveiled its social gaming platform with an AI-powered gaming substrate dubbed Action that lets players create their own games.

Tech - VentureBeat - 2 days ago

UK must pick between US economic model or EU’s ‘socialism’, says Trump adviser

Stephen Moore suggests taking a ‘more socialist’ European outlook may harm future transatlantic trade negotiations. A top adviser to the US president-elect, Donald Trump, has said the UK should ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

A Trump Win Could Unleash Dangerous AI

Donald Trump's opposition to “woke” safety standards for artificial intelligence would likely mean the dismantling of regulations that protect Americans from misinformation, discrimination, and worse.

Tech - Wired - October 21

John Krasinski Is People’s ‘Sexiest Man’ With Help From His Stylist

John Krasinski may not have the raw energy of Glen Powell, but a collaboration with the stylist Ilaria Urbinati has paid huge dividends.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 4 days ago

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