Boeing ignores safety concerns, production defects, whistleblower says
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DOJ Says Boeing Violated a Safety Agreement
The Justice Department informed Boeing that it could face criminal charges after failing to implement adequate corrective measures after two fatal disasters in 2018 and 2019.Inc. - Business -
OpenAI put ‘shiny products’ over safety, departing top researcher says
Jan Leike’s exit from ChatGPT maker is the latest sign of internal divisions over technology’s developmentFinancial Times - Business -
OpenAI putting ‘shiny products’ above safety, says departing researcher
Jan Leike, a key safety researcher at firm behind ChatGPT, quit days after launch of its latest AI model, GPT-4o. A former senior employee at OpenAI has said the company behind ChatGPT is prioritising “shiny products” over safety, revealing that ...The Guardian - World -
A former OpenAI leader says safety has 'taken a backseat to shiny products' at the AI company
A former OpenAI leader who resigned from the company earlier this week says that product safety has “taken a backseat to shiny products” at the influential artificial intelligence companyABC News - Tech -
Boeing whistleblower John Barnett died by suicide, police investigation concludes
Police released what they say was a suicide note left by Boeing whistleblower John Barnett.CBS News - Top stories -
Police investigation concludes Boeing whistleblower took his own life
A police investigation into a former Boeing manager who raised questions about safety at the company and was found dead after giving depositions concluded Friday, with law enforcement saying their findings point to the manager having taken his own ...The Hill - Politics -
Ex-Employees Raise Concerns About Safety at OpenAI
Former employees of the ChatGPT maker raised concerns that it isn’t doing enough to make sure its products don’t pose a threat to humanity.The New York Times - Business -
Harvard Ignored Antisemitism Advisory Group’s Recommendations, House Committee Says
In a report, the committee listed what it said were Harvard’s failures to crack down on antisemitism. Harvard said the report gives an “incomplete and inaccurate view” of its efforts.The New York Times - Top stories -
Russia Says U.S. Ignores Its Proposals for Prisoner Swap
The State Department says efforts to secure the release of Americans held by Russia are ongoing.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
EU investigates Facebook owner Meta over child safety and mental health concerns
Company’s social media platforms, which also include Instagram, may have addictive effects, says European Commission. • Business live – latest updates. The European Commission has opened an investigation into the owner of Facebook and Instagram ...The Guardian - World - European Union -
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 -
Teen who ate spicy tortilla chip died of high chile consumption and had a heart defect, autopsy says
An autopsy of a Massachusetts teen who died after participating in a spicy tortilla chip challenge says his death was caused by eating a large quantity of chile pepper extractABC News - Health -
BoE could be close to cutting rates as inflation eases says deputy governor
Ben Broadbent believes direct effects of pandemic and war in Ukraine have now ‘faded’Financial Times - Business -
Productivity Experts Say 3 Things Will Help You Get More Done in Less Time
Three proven hacks for busy professionals juggling multiple priorities.Inc. - Business -
BoE needs more evidence of price pressures easing before cutting rates, says policymaker
Megan Greene believes ‘burden of proof’ must lie in inflation waning before Bank of England loosens stanceFinancial Times - Business -
Ryanair to buy back $760 million in shares after earnings rise, says more passengers depends on Boeing delays
Ryanair Holdings plans to buyback 700 million euros ($760.9 million) worth of shares after a rise in earningsMarketWatch - Business -
Refinancing student debt is risky amid Biden forgiveness push. Borrowers 'forever lose access' to safety nets, advocates say
As protections and relief options for federal student loan borrowers grow, refinancing your debt may be a risky move, consumer advocates say.CNBC - Business - Joe Biden -
United Airlines says FAA cleared it to start adding new aircraft, routes after safety review
United Airlines said in March that the FAA was stepping up its review of the airline after a series of safety incidents.CNBC - Business -
United Airlines says FAA cleared it to start adding new aircraft, routes after safety review
United Airlines said the Federal Aviation Administration has cleared it to start adding new aircraft and routes months after the regulator stepped up its scrutiny of the carrier following several safety incidents.NBC News - Top stories -
Liverpool job 'difficult to ignore' - Slot
Feyenoord boss Arne Slot is named as Liverpool's new manager, succeeding Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.BBC News - Top stories -
The World Is Ignoring the Other Deadly Kind of Carbon
Not only is black carbon terrible for human health, but ever-fiercer wildfires are covering the Arctic with the dark particles, accelerating melting.Wired - Tech -
Productivity Surging in AI-Intensive Sectors
A report from PwC says information technology, professional and financial services and in information technology are more than four times more productive than other sectors because of their AI use.Inc. - Business -
World's smallest pacemaker gives new hope to babies with heart defects
For the tiniest infants born with heart defects, a pacemaker the size of a pill now provides hope to families who are dealing with the problem. NBC News' Yamiche Alcindor reports.NBC News - Top stories -
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Woman attacked by bull on Mexico beach after ignoring warnings
A bull charged at a woman on a beach in the Mexican state of Baja California Sur over the weekend as horrified tourists watched and warned her to back away.CBS News - World -
Scottie Scheffler arrested at PGA Championship for ignoring traffic orders
ESPN had footage of Scheffler handcuffed and walking toward a police car in the morning darkness, with traffic shut down for about a mile in both directions.CBS News - Top stories -
American conservatives love Hungary’s Orbán — but ignore his wooing of China
Orbán’s devotion to deepening relations with China makes him an unreliable partner.The Hill - Politics - China -
Despite Inflation Concerns, Markets Keep Rising
Stocks on both sides of the Atlantic set records as investors foresee interest rates moving in one direction: down.The New York Times - Business -
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Greek court throws out shipwreck trial against nine men
The judges ruled they had no jurisdiction to hear the case as the boat sank in international waters.BBC News - Top stories -
Oil Falls on Concerns of Higher-for-Longer U.S. Rates
Oil prices declined as some Fed officials remain cautious on the recent easing of inflation, prompting concerns that U.S. interest rates could stay high for longer.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Stock Records Are Sending Bears Into Hibernation. There's Reason for Concern
The most prominent pessimist, Morgan Stanley's CIO, has joined the bulls.Inc. - Business -
Investing in Space: Boeing inches closer to Starliner launch
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is finally at the pad and on the eve of carrying astronauts. It's a debut that is imminent, yet feels bizarrely inconsequential.CNBC - Business -
Boeing Supplier Spirit AeroSystems to Lay Off Hundreds
The parts maker said it would cut 400-450 jobs in response to a slowdown in production at Boeing.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Boeing Supplier Spirit AeroSystems to Lay Off Hundreds
The parts maker said it would cut 400-450 jobs in response to a slowdown in production at Boeing.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Departing Boeing CEO Keeps His Board Seat
Shareholders defied a proxy advisor and kept Dave Calhoun on the board of the troubled plane maker, while unionized workers may get trained in whistleblower laws amid a slew of manufacturing safety issues.Inc. - Business -
How Spirit AeroSystems fits into Boeing's rebound plan
Boeing is in talks to buy back Spirit AeroSystems, one of the biggest aerostructure companies in the world.CNBC - Business -
Boeing Woes: Criminal Probe, Spacecraft Delays
In a tightly controlled meeting, shareholders approved outgoing CEO Dave Calhoun's $32 million compensation as the Justice Department investigates apparent safety lapses and its space capsule sits on the launch pad.Inc. - Business -
Summit in Seoul Tackles AI Safety
Tech leaders, government officials, and academic researchers will meet to discuss AI issues, building on earlier UN efforts.Inc. - Business - Artificial Intelligence -
IRS whistleblowers ask judge to toss Hunter Biden lawsuit against the tax agency
IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler are also asking to intervene in the case, arguing the IRS has a conflict of interest in the matter.CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden