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AI may cause job losses and rise in carbon emissions, report finds
But economists say it could be offset by the creation of new roles and non-automated sectors. Breakthroughs in artificial intelligence could lead to short-term increases in unemployment, a rise in carbon emissions and leave regulators trailing in ...The Guardian - World -
Some vacationers expect to carry summer travel debt, report finds. Here's how to avoid that
Americans are looking forward to traveling this summer, but some won't pay off their credit cards. Here's how to lower costs and avoid summertime debt.CNBC - Business -
We'll need universal basic income - AI 'godfather'
Geoffrey Hinton, known as the godfather of AI, said the technology could leave many without jobs.BBC News - Top stories -
Chinese search-engine giant Baidu reported a drop in quarterly profit, but beat estimates, helped by stable online marketing revenue and rising sales from its AI Cloud business.
Chinese search-engine giant Baidu reported a drop in quarterly profit, but beat estimates, helped by stable online marketing revenue and rising sales from its AI Cloud business.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Emma Hayes: a manager who enabled human beings to always find a way | Suzanne Wrack
Once again Chelsea won the league and once again on the final day of the season. That is no accident . There comes a time when you’ve written about the same scenario so many times that you begin to think that, eventually, you will run out of ...The Guardian - World -
Bodies left decomposing in hospitals, reports find
Leeds General Infirmary among NHS hospitals criticised for storing bodies at unsuitable temperatures.BBC News - Top stories -
Now everyone hates private equity I’ll buy some
And I’ve found a way to do it that avoids the insane feesFinancial Times - World -
Baidu Posts Quarterly Beat, Helped by AI Pursuits
Chinese search-engine giant Baidu reported a drop in quarterly profit, but beat top- and bottom-line estimates, helped by stable online marketing revenue and rising sales from its AI Cloud business.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Some data in the market-moving CPI report was released early by the Labor Department
Information about Wednesday's critical consumer price index release circulated early on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website.CNBC - Business -
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These home remodeling projects offer the highest return on investment in history, report finds
Not all home renovations deliver the same return on investment, but some can pay off twofold, according to a recent report.CNBC - Business -
Top CEOs are now making more than ever, report says
Paid compensation for chief executives of several Fortune 500 companies has risen dramatically over the last five years, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal. WSJ writer Theo Francis joins to discuss why it's partly linked to a ...CBS News - Top stories -
Xbox’s latest Transparency Report details AI usage in player safety
Xbox has released its fourth Transparency Report, in which it details updates on its safety measures and how its incorporating AI.VentureBeat - Tech -
Productivity soars in sectors of global economy most exposed to AI, says report
Employers in UK, one of 15 countries studied, willing to pay 14% wage premium for jobs requiring AI skills. The sectors of the global economy most heavily exposed to artificial intelligence (AI) are witnessing a marked productivity increase and ...The Guardian - World -
Xbox’s latest Transparency Report details AI usage in player safety
Xbox has released its fourth Transparency Report, in which it details updates on its safety measures and how its incorporating AI.VentureBeat - Tech -
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Top oil firms’ climate pledges failing on almost every metric, report finds
Oil Change International says plans do not stand up to scrutiny and describes US fossil-fuel corporations as ‘the worst of the worst’ . Major oil companies have in recent years made splashy climate pledges to cut their greenhouse gas emissions and ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
First Apprentice wedding 'like an Alan Sugar task'
Akshay Thakrar and Harpreet Kaur put their business skills to use as they plan the week-long party.BBC News - Top stories -
Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk
Read about copper futures, BHP and Anglo American, and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Power demand from AI, EVs and Big Tech is now the energy sector’s No. 1 concern
If power systems fail, it’s lights out for the entire economy.MarketWatch - Business -
FirstFT: Tesla faces difficult task to win shareholder vote, chair warns
Also in today’s newsletter, the threat to oil from Canadian wildfires and British firm loses $25mn in deepfake scamFinancial Times - World - Tesla -
Microsoft is asking hundreds of employees in its China-based cloud-computing and AI operations to consider transferring outside the country, as it finds itself caught in the crosshairs of escalating U.S.-China tensions.
Microsoft is asking hundreds of employees in its China-based cloud-computing and AI operations to consider transferring outside the country, as it finds itself caught in the crosshairs of escalating U.S.-China tensions.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Readers reply: what was humanity’s first word?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts. What was the first word that humanity uttered? There must have been one … ...The Guardian - World -
Rwanda denies entry to senior human rights researcher
Human Rights Watch says Clementine De Montjoye’s case raises fresh questions about UK’s asylum seeker scheme. The Rwandan government has barred a senior human rights researcher from entering the country, prompting accusations that officials are ...The Guardian - World -
Occupation Has Corrupted the Humanity of Israel’s Military
There is a disregard among Israeli soldiers for Palestinian lives, and we are seeing it in Gaza today.The New York Times - Top stories - Israel -
Unity for Humanity awards grants to drive social change
Unity, the maker of the Unity game engine, announced 2024 Unity for Humanity grant winners and honorees, all of whom will receive bespoke awards from a pool of $500,000. Judged based on the vision, impact, inclusion, and viability of their ...VentureBeat - Tech -
Review: Unfiltered and unabashed, 'Babes' gets at the basic truth of motherhood
Ilana Glazer stars in a pregnancy comedy from Pamela Adlon that doubles as a hilarious rom-com about friendship.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
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It’s human v tortoise in the Beddington household. And the tortoises are winning | Emma Beddington
You wouldn’t believe how fast these things can move until you try to lock them up. How long until the next jailbreak?. We have entered the season marked in our household by the battle of wits between human and tortoise. All spring, my husband ...The Guardian - World -
Still Wakes The Deep Minidoc Dives Into The Human Connections At The Heart Of Its Horror
The Chinese Room has developed a reputation for thought-provoking, emotional narratives thanks to games like Dear Esther and Everybody's Gone To The Rapture. Its next endeavor, Still Wakes The Deep, launches next month, and we have an exclusive ...GameSpot - Tech -
Flying is cheaper in 2024. But not for some destinations
Average airline ticket prices are less expensive than they were a year ago. But flights to some areas, especially those abroad, are still high.CNBC - Business -
Target to lower prices on thousands of basic items as inflation sends customers scrounging for deals
Target is cutting prices on thousands of consumer basics this summer, goods ranging from diapers to milk, with more Americans paying closer attention to their spending as inflation cuts into household budgetsABC News - Top stories -
Target cutting prices on thousands of basic items: Here's which items will cost less
The retail chain said customers will see lower prices on items ranging from milk to diapers.ABC News - Top stories -
Some McDonald's franchises may charge for refills
McDonald's is transitioning away from self-serve beverage stations and some locations may start to charge for refills that were once free.CBS News - Top stories -
In education, some targets are better than others
Focusing on fewer goals may drive excellence more effectively than pursuing a lot of themFinancial Times - Business -
An Islamist group used child soldiers in Mozambique attacks, says Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch says an Islamist group operating in Mozambique’s northern Cabo Delgado province used boys as young as 13 in attacks on a town last weekABC News - World -
Will Biden Now Step Up on Ukraine?
His limits on Kyiv are a strategy for defeat on the installment plan.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Where to Find the 'Best' Pizza Slice in NYC? It's Complicated.
Claiming the best pizza in New York City? Wars have been started for less, but this borough-by-borough guide to some of the city’s most delicious—and most unique—slices is a good place to start.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Harvard Was Unresponsive to Antisemitism, House Committee Finds
The university ignored recommendations from an advisory group and failed to act on student complaints, a report from a Republican-led House committee said.The Wall Street Journal - World -