AI scientist Ray Kurzweil: ‘We are going to expand intelligence a millionfold by 2045’
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The Guardian - World
Our attitudes towards AI reveal how we really feel about human intelligence
We’re in the untenable position of regarding the AI as alien because we’re already in the position of alienating each other. The idea that superintelligent robots are alien invaders coming to “steal our jobs” reveals profound shortcomings in the ... -
The New York Times - Tech
Ray Kurzweil Still Says He Will Merge With A.I.
Now 76, the inventor and futurist hopes to reach “the Singularity” and live indefinitely. His margin of error is shrinking. -
Wired - Tech
How Apple Intelligence’s Privacy Stacks Up Against Android’s ‘Hybrid AI’
Generative AI is seeping into the core of your phone, but what does that mean for privacy? Here’s how Apple’s unique AI architecture compares to the “hybrid” approach adopted by Samsung and Google.Apple -
VentureBeat - Tech
AI is upending search as we know it
Generative AI is changing how people search, and enterprises are taking notice of the newest way to bring information to people: RAG.Artificial Intelligence -
The Hill - Politics
We need more accountability in our politics — I’ll go first.
we’re a little over halfway through the year, so it’s time to take a look back at some of the good (and bad) predictions I made back in the frosty winter months of 2024. -
The Guardian - World
‘Keir we go’: what the UK papers say as Labour wins landslide in general election
With Keir Starmer set to become prime minister after 14 years of Tory rule, the British front pages reflect on a historic election result. General election 2024: live newsUK general election results live trackerAfter a night filled with a few ...United Kingdom -
NBC News - Top stories
World’s oldest cave painting is at least 51,200 years old, scientists say
A cave painting in Indonesia is the oldest such artwork in the world and the world’s oldest known evidence of storytelling in art, researchers say. -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
GSK, CureVac Expand Licensing Agreement
GSK struck a deal to buy the rights to CureVac’s Covid-19 and flu vaccines for up to $1.56 billion, in a bid to regain ground lost to newcomers to the vaccine market during the pandemic. -
ESPN - Sports
Brewers get Civale from Rays to bolster rotation
The Milwaukee Brewers acquired right-hander Aaron Civale from the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, adding the veteran to a thin starting rotation in hopes of holding onto first place in the National League Central. -
NBC News - Top stories
Scientists stunned to discover oldest inhabited termite mounds have been active for 34,000 years
Scientists in South Africa have discovered that termite mounds that are still inhabited in an arid region of the country are more than 30,000 years old. -
Inc. - Business
With Literally Zero Words, Taylor Swift Just Taught a Masterclass in Emotionally Intelligent Leadership
A leadership consultant attended a Taylor Swift show in London and came back with an essential lesson for all leaders. -
NBC News - Top stories
'I'm not leaving': Biden expands effort to tamp down calls to step aside
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Wednesday increased his outreach to lawmakers, Democratic governors, and staff after days of criticism that he hasn't done enough to personally tamp down on nervousness that he should abandon his run for ...Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Trump Expands Lead Over Biden as Age Worries Grow
Donald Trump opened a 6-point lead over President Biden among voters nationally, with 80% saying that the president is too old to run for a second term, a new Wall Street Journal poll finds.Joe Biden -
ABC News - Tech
China's BYD inaugurates first plant in Thailand as it expands reach into Southeast Asia
Chinese automaker BYD has inaugurated its first electric vehicle plant in Thailand, part of the company's effort to expand into Southeast Asia while also tackling wealthier markets in the U.S. and EuropeChina -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
All Kings, a Retreat for Men, Tackles Masculine Rage, Sadness and Trauma
After a weekend camping in the woods, a small group of guys — many of them former prisoners — hoped to leave healed. -
Wired - Tech
AI Is Rewriting Meme History
TikTok’s latest trend involves videos of people traveling back in time to interrupt the viral memes of yore. The results are uncanny.Artificial Intelligence -
The Wall Street Journal - World
AI Drones Threaten U.S. Forces
Swarms of cheap versions of a technology we invented could overrun the American military.Artificial Intelligence -
CBS Sports - Sports
Aaron Civale trade: Brewers acquire Rays starting pitcher in boost to first-place club's rotation
Civale is under team control through 2025 -
ABC News - Sports
Michael Wacha tosses 6 solid innings, Salvador Perez drives in 2 as the Royals beat the Rays 4-2
Michael Wacha allowed one run on two hits over six innings, Salvador Perez drove in a pair of runs and the Royals held on to beat the Rays 4-2 on Wednesday nightMLB -
ABC News - Sports
DeLuca and Lowe homer as Rays pounce on poor Kansas City pitching in 10-8 victory over Royals
Jonny DeLuca and Brandon Lowe homered, eight Rays players drove in runs, and Tampa Bay beat the Kansas City Royals 10-8MLB -
MarketWatch - Business
Ray Dalio says Trump and Biden reflect decades of ‘horrendous leadership’ by Baby Boomers
Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio said decades of ‘chronically horrendous leadership’ has now reached an apex in the form of Joe Biden and Donald TrumpJoe Biden -
ESPN - Sports
Yamal on youthful tag: 'We don't listen to anyone'
Lamine Yamal has said Spain will respond to Jens Lehmann on the pitch after the former goalkeeper labelled them "inexperienced" ahead of Friday's Euro 2024 quarterfinal against Germany. -
BBC News - Top stories
When will we get the result, and what is an exit poll?
Sir John Curtice answers key general election night questions. -
BBC News - Top stories
Rishi Sunak apologises after historic Tory defeat
Labour is on course for a majority of 166, as Reform UK and the Lib Dems take votes from the Tories. -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Yes, Uncle Sam, We Met on Tinder
When you marry an immigrant, proving your commitment can become its own love story. -
NBC News - Top stories
Judge’s order greatly expands where Biden can’t enforce a new rule protecting LGBTQ students
Enforcement of a federal rule expanding anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ students has been blocked in four states and a patchwork of places elsewhere by a federal judge in Kansas.Joe Biden -
Inc. - Business
The Number 1 Mistake Companies Make When Expanding Abroad, According to a Business Development Expert
If you don't dedicate the right resources, you'll be at a disadvantage from the get-go. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Trump Expands Lead Over Biden as Age Worries Grow, WSJ Poll Finds
Donald Trump has opened a 6-point lead over President Biden among voters nationally, with 80% saying the president is too old to run for a second term, a new Wall Street Journal poll finds.Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
House Democrat: 'Biden is going to lose to Trump' after debate
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) predicted in a new interview that former President Biden will lose November's election to former President Trump, adding to a growing group of Democrats questioning Biden's chances after his dismal showing in ...Joe Biden -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Official U.S. soccer supporters' groups call for Gregg Berhalter's ouster as USMNT coach
The American Outlaws and Barra 76 both released statements in the aftermath of the USMNT's Copa América exit. Public opinion is now clear that Berhalter must be replaced. -
The Guardian - World
After nine years in office, is it time for Justin Trudeau to go?
After a shocking electoral upset the public is growing increasingly weary of his tenure – and of his Liberal party. A Canadian prime minister who has outstayed his welcome, persistent inflation, a government bumped and bruised by scandal and a ... -
The Guardian - World
Final pleas, postal vote delays and dogs: British voters go to the polls
Party leaders make last-minute appeals to electorate as Labour heavily tipped to win overwhelming majority. UK general election 2024 – latest news liveWhen will we know who won? Hour-by-hour election night guideLive tracker: UK general election ... -
The Guardian - World
‘We fool around in semi-public places. You could be arrested or publicly shamed’: This is how we do it in Uganda
Catherine and Daudi first met at school but fell for each other three years ago. Once I had left my religious boarding school I started to speak to people about sex toys and erotic reading. Younger generations love to have sex – but through our ... -
BBC News - Top stories
'Spain were Germany's role model - now we believe we can beat them'
BBC pundit Thomas Hitzlsperger explains what Germany need to do to beat Spain in Friday's mouth-watering Euro 2024 quarter-final. -
Inc. - Business
Google Searches Prefer AI Spam to Real Content
Search engine optimization is theholy grailboost trafficto websites--but in the AI era, even Google's much-scrutinized search algorithm shows a preference for ripped-off, AI-generatedmaterial over original content.Google -
MarketWatch - Business
Buy this retailer’s stock as an AI play, analyst says
D.A. Davidson’s Michael Baker points to one retailer that stands to get a big AI boost in the coming months. -
VentureBeat - Tech
How AI Agents are changing software development
From writing code snippets to designing full software, here is how large language models (LLMs) are changing software development. -
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Inc. - Business
AI Firms Seek Multibillion-Dollar Valuations
A pair of artificial intelligence firms are currently raising funds. Runway seeks $4 billion valuation, and Magic nets$1.5 billion value as investors make commitments.Artificial Intelligence -
VentureBeat - Tech
Will the cost of scaling infrastructure limit AI’s potential?
The race is now on to scale AI workloads while controlling infrastructure costs.