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Better, faster, stronger? Tech titans’ obsession with turbocharged computer power could be our downfall | John Naughton
First there was Moore’s law, now the Nvidia boss has upped the ante. It’s all fuelling a dangerous conviction that everything can be solved by technology. In 2001 I interviewed the late Gordon ...World - The Guardian - 4 hours ago -
As Silicon Valley eyes US election, beware Elon Musk and the tech bros with political nous | John Naughton
The owner of X is just one of many who may prefer Donald Trump to greater regulation under the Democrats. Way back in the 1960s “the personal is political” was a powerful slogan capturing the ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
Our perverse respect for immense wealth allows Musk and Zuckerberg to run riot | John Naughton
The megalomaniacs who control X and Facebook are only able to pollute the public sphere and undermine democracy because of our deference to money. There are two kinds of aphrodisiac. The first is ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Sam Altman Says the Path to Better AI Is Blocked by Missing Computer Power
Having access to piles of cash and some of the world’s most powerful AI processing chips isn’t enough for OpenAI to release new products at its chosen pace, its CEO claims.Business - Inc. - Yesterday -
Nvidia to replace Intel in the Dow, underscoring downfall of an industry titan
Nvidia will replace Intel in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, illustrating a changing of the guard in technology and the downfall of what was once an industry titan.Business - MarketWatch - 21 hours ago -
Why tech’s titans are moving right
Whatever the outcome of this election, Democrats should realize that Silicon Valley is fleeing from them — and for good reason.Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
‘The Interview’: John Fetterman Says Trump Is Stronger Than Ever
The senator discusses the “astonishing” support for the former president in Pennsylvania, his rift with progressives over Israel and his own position in the Democratic Party.Top stories - The New York Times - October 26 -
The podcast Kill List doesn’t reflect badly on the internet – it reflects badly on us | John Naughton
A gripping audio series about a killer-for-hire scam on the dark web is a reminder of how technology holds up a mirror to human nature. This column comes to you as a break from listening to a ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
US inflation is down. Could it still be Kamala Harris’s downfall?
American voters’ discontent with high living costs may decide who wins the White House next weekWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Stop Worrying About AI Getting Better, and Start Obsessing About How You Can Get Better
AI is your enemy, a vicious adversary. It will run you over if you don’t fight back.Business - Inc. - 2 days ago -
Generative AI is onboarding hundreds of employees at a time, better and faster
Onboarding new employees is a core responsibility of talent leaders. It's increasingly being turned over to AI.Business - CNBC - October 24 -
Big Tech’s dash for nuclear power
The take-off of AI will fuel a surge in demand for electricityBusiness - Financial Times - October 20 -
Could John Kelly's Trump warning sway voters?
Between campaign events, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are reacting to recent comments from Trump's longest-serving chief of staff, John Kelly. In an interview with ...Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
The Power of Empathy: Enhancing Emotional Intelligence for Better Relationships
We make snap judgments about a person’s personality, trustworthiness, and intelligence in about 100 milliseconds.Business - Inc. - 12 hours ago -
Amazon Joins Big Tech's Foray Into Nuclear Power
The internet giant is part of a $500 million investment to help bring small, modular reactors on to the grid.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 16 -
New Mexico State vs. Louisiana Tech prediction, odds: 2024 college football Week 8 picks by proven computer
SportsLine's model revealed its CFB picks and predictions for Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. New Mexico State Aggies on TuesdaySports - CBS Sports - October 15 -
ECB’s Lagarde: ‘We’re breaking the neck of inflation’ after cutting interest rates – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. Newsflash: Inflation across the eurozone fell by more than initially thought last month, which may cement the chances of interest rate ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Stratospheric, AI-enabled robotic cameras on balloons could help you get your insurance claim check faster
Near Space Labs, a Brooklyn, New York-based startup, invented stratospheric, AI-enabled robotic cameras that fly on weather balloons.Business - CNBC - October 22 -
Google becomes the latest tech giant to strike a nuclear-power deal for AI
Amazon, Microsoft and Oracle all have nuclear arrangements of their own as tech companies seek clean-energy solutions for AI’s massive power needs.Business - MarketWatch - October 14 -
Big Tech turns to nuclear energy to power AI boom
Major technology companies are increasingly turning to nuclear energy as they attempt to keep up with the vast energy demands of artificial intelligence (AI) without derailing their highly ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
Nuclear-Powered AI: Big Tech's Bold Solution or a Pipedream?
Amazon, Google and Microsoft are investing billions in nuclear power, but the projects are years away and rely on unproven technology.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 22 -
Roberto Mancini departs Saudi Arabia job richer but with team no better off | John Duerden
Former Italy coach upset players and attracted fans’ ire; he now leaves a team struggling for World Cup qualification. Just before full time in Saudi Arabia’s 0-0 draw with Bahrain in a vital 2026 ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Factors that could affect the balance of power in Congress
Republicans hold a slim majority in the House, while the Democrats' margin in the Senate is slimmer. Seats are being vacated, districts redrawn, and the pull of presidential candidates are all ...Top stories - CBS News - 21 hours ago -
2025 NFL Mock Draft: Why Shedeur Sanders could thrive in New York, plus the Titans move on from Will Levis
The Giants have to draft a quarterback in the first round of next year's draftSports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago -
America is doing better than the media or our politicians tell us. Here’s proof.
Washington, D.C. doesn’t work. You know what does? America itself.Business - MarketWatch - October 19 -
‘It’s better not to try our luck again’: how Russia’s wars left deep scars in Georgia and Moldova
Voters have backed political forces that favour closer Moscow ties despite seeing their country’s future in Europe. Lately, Levan cannot stop thinking about the time he saw Russian tanks roll into ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
We're adding to a tech stock that's been on our shopping list since last week
The last time we purchased shares of the company was in early August.Business - CNBC - October 15 -
Jim Cramer identifies an interesting buy level for our worst performing Big Tech stock this year
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
The internet’s worst ‘zero day’ could drain all of our bank accounts
Without protective legislation, strong rules, cybercops, better security and tech-literate users, it seems inevitable that we wake one day to zero balances.Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
How Trump’s Radical Tariff Plan Could Wreck Our Economy
There’s no upside to the former president’s pet economic plan.Top stories - The New York Times - October 17 -
How our candidates’ trade policies could kill our Santa Claus economy
Both have made promises that, if implemented, would end the import sleigh ride and make us poorer.Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
Why Big Tech is turning to nuclear to power its energy-intensive AI ambitions
Large tech firms are turning to alternative power sources like nuclear as a way to fulfill growing energy demands from data centers.Business - CNBC - October 16 -
Big Tech is driving a nuclear power revival, energy guru Dan Yergin says
As tech giants like Microsoft, Amazon and Google compete to take the lead in the AI revolution, data centers are consuming an ever-increasing amount of energy.Business - CNBC - October 23 -
Digested week: Crap telly, power naps – oh and I think I may have saved a friend’s life | John Crace
Also this week, Sunak fails to go out with a bang, while his party can just about be bothered to pick his replacement. Life skills you never knew you had. A little while ago I met a friend for ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Why are Americans obsessed with dating shows
With "Love Is Blind" and other dating shows dominating TV, experts Jared Freid and Serena Kerrigan share why these programs continue to captivate millions of fans.Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
The problem with Britain’s red tape obsession
UK has repeatedly promised to reduce bureaucracy, but such pledges have also kept falling shortWorld - Financial Times - October 20 -
Nuclear power is coming back — and that could be a win for older workers
The revival of nuclear power — and the push for clean energy — may depend on keeping older workers online for longer.Business - MarketWatch - 3 hours ago