AI startups are snatching up San Francisco offices, using Zoom fatigue to recruit talent

Kabir Singh, comedian and former 'America's Got Talent' contestant, dies at 39

Comedian and "America's Got Talent" semi-finalist Kabir Singh has died, a family member confirmed to NBC News.

NBC News - 5d

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman: You could get paid one day for the AI training data we use

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says content creators should be paid for their contributions to artificial intelligence models, including for chatbots like ChatGPT.

CNBC - 5d

This Startup Has an AI-Powered Solution to Fight Wildfires

FireDome emerged from stealth Tuesday to combat wildfires with technology that is designed after a missile defense system.

Inc. - 5d

Amazon has caught up in the AI race, analysts say, and its stock surges to another record

Amazon’s stock was heading for a third straight record close Friday, as the company’s AWS re:Invent conference gave analysts reason to believe it has caught up with its AI rivals.

MarketWatch - 5d

Investors up bets on Federal Reserve interest rate cut after US jobs data – as it happened

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as American private sector adds 227,000 jobs in November. The sale of the Observer, the world’s oldest Sunday newspaper, to ...

The Guardian - 5d

How ChatGPT’s Canvas Can Help You Use AI More Productively

Canvas, which is available to OpenAI’s paid subscribers, is a little bit like an AI-powered Google Docs. Here’s how to use it.

Wired - 5d

Tsunami Warning in San Francisco ‘Felt Like a Science Fiction Movie’

Many Bay Area residents raced away from the ocean after a jolting cellphone alert warned, “You are in danger.” Others raced toward it.

The New York Times - 6d

San Francisco Zoo, some schools evacuated amid temporary tsunami warning

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake temporarily triggered a tsunami warning for parts of California on Thursday. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus has more.

CBS News - 6d

Mike Johnson and Elon Musk tell US federal staff to get back to the office

Republican House Speaker backs billionaire entrepreneur’s government efficiency drive

Financial Times - 6d

A ‘Season From Hell’ for the San Francisco 49ers

Besieged by injuries and beset with personal tragedies, the 49ers are headed for a tumultuous off-season, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 6d

Bahamian police chief resigns after US indicts officers in a massive drug trafficking case

The police commissioner of the Bahamas has resigned after two officers and a sergeant were recently indicted in the U.S. in what federal authorities have described as a case of massive drug ...

ABC News - 6d

He Sold His Startup to Walmart for $3.3 Billion. Here’s His 3-Part Plan for Founder Success

Serial entrepreneur Marc Lore shares his take on the critical factors for startup growth.

Inc. - 6d

Google’s AI NotebookLM Project Leaders Leave to Launch Their Own Startup

The AI business is so hot that many employees at large, successful AI firms are leaving and trying their own startups in a healthy funding climate.

Inc. - 6d

Android Is Now Using AI to Upgrade Your Phone’s Closed Captions

Google is rolling out new features for Android and Pixel devices, including a new memory capability for Gemini and the ability to generate expressive captions for nonspoken audio elements in videos.

Wired - 6d

At Women's Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp, female legends strike a chord with talented up-and-comers

Stars like Lita Ford, Nancy Wilson and Sheila E. talk about the importance of helping aspiring musicians learn the ropes of rock 'n' roll at a camp designed for women of all skill levels. The ...

Los Angeles Times - 6d

RFK Jr.’s Nomination Has Health Experts Concerned—But Some Startups See Opportunity

RFK Jr., Dr. Oz, and Trump’s other Health Department picks would make decisions about billions in funding.

Inc. - 6d

Marc Andreessen helps to recruit staff for Musk’s US cost-cutting body

Venture capitalist has role in interviewing and identifying candidates for new Department for Government Efficiency

Financial Times - 6d

How climate risks are driving up insurance premiums around the US – visualized

‘Tight correlation’ between premium rises and counties deemed most at risk from climate crisis, experts say. Concern over the climate crisis may evaporate in the White House from January, but its ...

The Guardian - 6d

Fabian Schär stuns Liverpool to snatch late Newcastle equaliser in thriller

As a smile spread slowly across his face, Mohamed Salah kissed the club crest adorning his rain sodden red shirt. The Egyptian’s ninth goal in seven Premier League games, and second on the night, ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

OpenAI Is Working With Anduril to Supply the US Military With AI

The ChatGPT maker is the latest AI giant to reveal it’s working with the defense industry, following similar announcements by Meta and Anthropic.

Wired - Dec. 4

A brutal loss, volatile locker room and weird Zoom: Inside the Bears' firing of Matt Eberflus

Frustration boiled over after the Bears' sixth straight loss, and that was the beginning of the end for Eberflus.

ESPN - Dec. 4

Chinese espionage campaign scooped up data on thousands of US mobile users: Sources

A Chinese espionage campaign scooped up data on hundreds of thousands of American mobile phone users, likely stealing information about more than 1 million customers.

ABC News - Dec. 4

Growl is an AI interactive boxing coach to punch up your family workouts

Growl has raised $4.75 million to create an AI-powered interactive boxing coach to punch up your family workouts.

VentureBeat - Dec. 4

The ‘Devastating’ Part of College Football Recruiting

Decommitments are part of the sport. But for those involved, that doesn’t make it any easier.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Wells Fargo to sell San Francisco headquarters, WSJ reports

Wells Fargo to sell SF HQ: WSJ

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

Apple says it uses Amazon's custom AI chips

Apple is currently using Amazon Web Services' custom AI chips for services like searching and will evaluate if its latest AI chip can be used to pre-train its AI models like Apple Intelligence.

CNBC - Dec. 3

Space Startups Get Government Contracts as SpaceX Explores Share Sale Valued at $350 Billion

The commercial space industry has had a rocket lit under it recently, as the government changes how it awards contracts, looking closely at new innovators.

Inc. - Dec. 3

Talent agency Gersh acquires sports representation firm You First in major expansion

Beverly Hills talent agency Gersh will acquire Madrid-based sports representation firm You First, marking an entry into the business of working with athletes.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3

Former USWNT coach Jill Ellis leaving San Diego Wave role to become FIFA’s chief football officer

Former United States head coach Jill Ellis is leaving her role as San Diego Wave FC president to become chief football officer at FIFA. Ellis, 58, has been Wave’s president since the club joined ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

New Rules for Recruiters

Evaluating talent has become a lot more complicated, especially since truth became optional. So I’m taking a new approach.

Inc. - Dec. 3

Josh O'Connor honors pal Zendaya with Gotham tribute award: 'A generational talent'

"Sing Sing" and "A Different Man" were the big winners at Monday's Gotham Awards, where Oscar hopefuls Zendaya and Angelina Jolie were also feted.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

49ers injury woes: How last-place San Francisco can still win NFC West even after losing Christian McCaffrey

At 5-7, the 49ers still have a chance to win the division

CBS Sports - Dec. 3

Chip war ramps up with new US semiconductor restrictions on China

Biden administration broadens limits on Chinese access to advanced microchip technology, with Donald Trump expected to go even further . The US has announced new export restrictions targeting ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Nous Research is training an AI model using machines distributed across the internet

Nous's DisTrO, Distributed Training Over-the-Internet, allows foundation class models to be trained without expensive superclusters.

VentureBeat - Dec. 2

How a Buzzy Startup Made the iPhone of Beehives to Protect Pollinators

Beewise’s AI and robotics-powered BeeHome has the potential to fortify the global food supply by keeping bees healthy.

Inc. - Dec. 2

Amorim 'excited' for 'special talent' Yoro's debut

Leny Yoro could make his Manchester United debut against Arsenal on Wednesday, with head coach Ruben Amorim saying he is "excited" to see the "special talent" in action for the club.

BBC News - Dec. 2

‘Special talent’ Leny Yoro in line for overdue Manchester United debut

Defender picked up injury in pre-season friendly Ruben Amorim says Yoro could play against Arsenal Ruben Amorim has revealed “special talent” Leny Yoro could make his Manchester United debut at ...

The Guardian - Dec. 2

Week 13 Care/Don't Care: The San Francisco 49ers are done

Fantasy football analyst Matt Harmon delivers his thoughts on the major happenings of Week 13's Sunday action.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2

49ers-Bills: Josh Allen leads Buffalo's burial of San Francisco in snowstorm as Bills clinch AFC East with 35-10 win

The Bills are a Super Bowl contender and the 49ers somehow probably aren’t even a playoff team. That’s how Sunday night’s game played out.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 1

How AI Tools Are Revolutionizing Startup Launch Strategies

From lower costs to new founder skills, accessible AI is transforming how startups go from idea to market.

Inc. - Dec. 1

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