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As AI Rises, Startup Anthropic Wants Others to Invent Tools to Measure Whether It’s Safe or Threatening
To keep AIs safe, Anthropic is offering grants to third parties to develop benchmarks that will assess the effectiveness and potential threats from new AI models. -
GameSpot - Tech
Save Up To $200 On Kindle Scribe Bundles Ahead Of Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day isn't until July 16, but deals are already hitting the retailer, including on its Kindle Scribe tablets. The Scribe version of Amazon's famous ereader adds a digital notebook so you can use it for writing as well as reading, but ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Saks Owner to Buy Neiman Marcus, With Help From Amazon
Retail rivals strike a $2.65 billion merger as they seek to gain scale against luxury brands. -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
One Million Checkboxes, ‘Useless’ Internet Game, Lives Up to Its Name
The most “useless” website you can imagine has become a hit — and an unintentional case study in internet behavior. -
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CNBC - Business
AI drive-thru ordering is on the rise — but it may take years to iron out its flaws
Artificial intelligence is closer than ever to taking down drive-thru orders, but fast-food restaurants like McDonald's show that the tech still needs time. -
NBC News - Top stories
AI drive-thru ordering is on the rise — but it may take years to iron out its flaws
Searching for ways to lower labor costs, restaurants are hoping that artificial intelligence can take down drive-thru orders — but it will likely be years before the technology becomes widely available. -
Financial Times - World
SoftBank to prioritise AI deals over share buybacks despite pressure from Elliott
Japanese group’s top leaders seek ‘new investment activity’ after calls from hedge fund to return cash -
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Wired - Tech
How to Get a Real ID License Before the Deadline
A new type of driver’s license will be required to board flights in the United States next year. Here’s how to update your license to the new Real ID standard before it’s too late. -
Wired - Tech
Inside a16z’s Boot Camp for Crypto Startups
Andreessen Horowitz is betting the house on crypto. (Yes, really.) This spring, the VC firm schooled a new batch of founders that it hopes can prove the technology is good for more than scams and speculation.Crypto -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
No beef? Joey Chestnut breaks his silence about Nathan's ban
The 16-time Nathan's champ will be doing something different on the Fourth of July this year. -
MarketWatch - Business
Trump Media to buy assets of WorldConnect Technologies in all-stock deal
Trump Media & Technology Group on Wednesday said it will acquire substantially all of the assets of WorldConnect Technologies.Donald Trump -
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San Diego Wave denounce 'defamatory' statements from ex-employee alleging toxic workplace, former players speak up
In a viral social media post, the employee claimed that club president Jill Ellis perpetuated an abusive environment, which San Diego said was "categorically false." -
ESPN - Sports
Kraken hire NHL's 1st woman assistant coach
The Seattle Kraken have hired Jessica Campbell as an assistant coach, making her the first woman behind a bench in NHL history.NHL -
GameSpot - Tech
Officially Licensed Horizon Forbidden West Aloy Action Figure Is Highly Customizable
It'll probably be years before the next game in the Horizon series arrives, but why wait when you can continue the adventures of Aloy in your home? Thanks to this officially licensed Horizon Forbidden West Aloy action figure from Spin Master, you ... -
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Lawsuit alleges that law school's hiring practices are biased against white men
A lawsuit filed against Northwestern University’s law school claims that its hiring practices prefer less-qualified women and applicants of color to white men. -
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Seattle Kraken hire assistant coach Jessica Campbell in historic first for NHL
Jessica Campbell is the first woman to be hired as a full-time assistant coach in the league.NHL -
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. -
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 -
GameSpot - Tech
Microsoft Visual Studio Pro License Discounted To Just $35 For Next Few Days
If you've ever wanted to create your own mobile apps, websites, or desktop software, there's a good chance you've heard of Visual Studio. Whether you're a new dev or an experienced Visual Studio user, you should check out StackSocial's deal on ...Microsoft -
Financial Times - Business
Jeff Bezos to offload $5bn of Amazon stock
Tech giant’s biggest shareholder set to take his sale of shares to more than $13bn this year but still holds 9% stake -
CBS News - Top stories
Are there early Amazon Prime Day 2024 deals?
Everything you need to know about early access deals for Amazon Prime Day 2024. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Amazon to Build Top-Secret Cloud for Australia's Government
Amazon’s cloud-computing business will build a cloud for Australia’s government, improving the U.S. ally’s ability to share and analyze information and boost the resilience of its defense communications.Amazon -
MarketWatch - Business
Is the big slowdown in hiring finally here? June U.S. jobs report not supposed to show it.
The U.S. economy wasn’t supposed to churn out so many new jobs this year, according to the experts. But lots of businesses have been hiring to underpin a solid economic expansion. -
CBS Sports - Sports
Lakers hire two former head coaches to bring experience to JJ Redick's coaching staff, per report
Scott Brooks and Nate McMillan are both reportedly joining the teamNBA -
GameSpot - Tech
Dragon Ball: A Visual History Is Back In Stock And 50% Off At Amazon
The world lost a legend when Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama passed away this year, but like all of life's great artists, his legacy lives on through his work. If you've ever wanted to marvel at his talent for drawing awe-inspiring landscapes, ... -
CBS News - Top stories
Amazon has a pre-Prime Day coupon sale on Govee smart lighting
Add some mood lighting to your home with these fun Govee smart lights that you can save on right now. -
CBS Sports - Sports
Best water bottle deals on Amazon ahead of Prime Day
Hydro Flask, Stanley and other top-rated water bottles are on deep discount at Amazon right now. -
NBC News - Top stories
The 31+ best 4th of July deals on Amazon to shop right now
Shop the best 4th of July sales on Amazon. Browse the best deals from brands like Samsonite, Kitchenaid, Samsung and more. -
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. -
The New York Times - Tech
How to Clean Up Your Phone’s Photo Library to Free Up Space
Deleting duplicates, bad shots and other unwanted files makes it easier to find the good pictures — and gives you room to take more. -
MarketWatch - Business
Jeff Bezos aims to sell another $5 billion of Amazon stock, after earlier selling spree
The Amazon founder and executive chair has filed to sell up to 25 million shares, after he dumped 50 million in February. -
MarketWatch - Business
Two more luxury-fashion players could join forces — with the backing of Amazon, report says
Upscale fashion retail chains Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus could soon join forces and get a financial boost from Amazon.com Inc., according to a report on Wednesday, as luxury brands consolidate amid a slump in demand. -
GameSpot - Tech
Evercade Alpha Street Fighter And Mega Man Arcade Cabinet Preorders Discounted At Amazon
Evercade Alpha Mega Man Edition ... -
GameSpot - Tech
Diablo Lore Book Box Set Gets Massive Limited-Time Price Cut At Amazon
Diablo fans can snag a great deal on The Horadric Vault - The Complete Collection, a box set featuring four books exploring the lore and stories of Blizzard's iconic action-RPG series. The collection released last November for $100, but right now ... -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Carmy’s White T-Shirt and His Style on ‘The Bear’ Has a Fanbase All Its Own
Carmy’s white T-shirt has a fan base all its own. -
Inc. - Business
Unicorn Population Grows in the U.S., AI Spam Gets Traffic, and More
A survey of the newest so-called unicorns, privately held startups now valued at $1 billion or more, shows U.S.-based AI startups led the pack in the first half of the year. -
Inc. - Business
Echoes of the Dot-Com Bubble Haunt AI-Driven Stock Market
It's beginning to look a little too much like 2000 for some investors' comfort, as big AI names dominate key stock indexes.