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China issues travel advisory for US
China issued a travel advisory Wednesday for citizens visiting the U.S. The warning comes as a trade war has escalated between the nations, and as more scrutiny is being put on foreign nationals ...The Hill - 8h -
Wells Fargo’s AI assistant just crossed 245 million interactions – no human handoffs, no sensitive data exposed
Wells Fargo’s generative AI assistant, Fargo, surpassed 245 million interactions in 2024 using a model-agnostic architecture powered by Google’s Flash 2.0. The bank’s privacy-forward orchestration ...VentureBeat - 1d -
The AI Race Has Gotten Crowded—and China Is Closing In on the US
New research from Stanford suggests artificial intelligence isn’t ruled by just OpenAI and Google, as competition increases across the US, China, and France.Wired - 2d -
Shopify CEO to Employees: Use AI Now
Tobi Lütke posted a memo with his AI-related directives to X because he said it was ‘in the process of being leaked.’Inc. - 2d -
How to Stay Safe if You’re Traveling and an Earthquake Strikes
Many popular vacation destinations, like California, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Thailand and the Caribbean are in active quake zones. Here are tips for staying safe.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump signs executive order to increase coal production
Watch live coverage as President Trump signs an executive order designating coal as a “mineral.” The order aims to boost mining by identifying resources, removing barriers, and prioritizing coal ...NBC News - 1d -
Inside DOGE’s AI Push at the Department of Veterans Affairs
A DOGE operative at the Department of Veterans Affairs appears to be trying to use an AI tool to write code for the agency’s systems, among other proposals.Wired - 5d -
John Carmack Defends Microsoft's AI-Generated Quake II Level
After Microsoft revealed how its AI Copilot can help players beat games , the tech giant released a demo of a Quake II level that was created entirely by AI. The response among fans has ranged ...GameSpot - 1d -
Underfunding threatens suicide prevention lifeline's mission
Nationwide, calls increased 40% soon after the three-digit number was officially launched in 2022.CBS News - 6h -
EU to build AI gigafactories in €20bn push to catch up with US and China
Up to five sites with power-hungry supercomputers and datacentres planned to drive AI ‘moonshots’. Europe live – latest updates The EU has revealed details of a €20bn (£17bn) plan to create ...The Guardian - 15h -
DOGE’s AI Monitoring of Federal Workers Is Alarming — but Not Illegal
Employee surveillance isn’t new, but after gutting several agencies, Elon Musk’s team is now using AI to monitor communications, which could involve secure data that could leak.Inc. - 12h -
Who the Detroit Lions will select in the NFL draft, according to AI
We used an AI chatbot to run a simulation of the upcoming NFL draft, and it had many ideas for the Lions draft pick. Most of them were terrible.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Teachers Warn AI Use Makes Students Less Smart. What Does This Mean for Future Hiring?
If a whole generation is effectively subcontracting critical thinking to AI, what happens when those skills are needed in the workplace?Inc. - 4d -
White House cites AI energy needs as reason for coal production boost
President Trump signed executive orders to bolster coal production with the White House claiming it as part of an effort to meet the energy-intensive needs of artificial intelligence data centers. ...NBC News - 1d -
Is Deion Sanders using the Saints to boost Shedeur Sanders' NFL draft stock?
Is Deion Sanders using the Saints to help Shedeur Sanders' draft stock? It doesn't matter if they're interested so long as that's the perception.Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Trump signs executive orders aimed at boosting the coal industry – US politics live
President flanked by coal miners at White House event where he signs number of executive orders to boost coal production. The European Union still wants to avoid a trade war with the United States ...The Guardian - 1d -
Five books to boost your understanding of tariffs and trade wars
As tariffs escalate, FT specialists recommend titles that explain the forces and ideas shaping trade policy in recent decades, including President Trump’s trade warFinancial Times - 15h -
Anthropic just launched a $200 version of Claude AI — here’s what you get for the premium price
Anthropic launches new Claude Max subscription tiers at $100 and $200 monthly, challenging OpenAI's premium offerings while targeting power users who need expanded AI assistant capabilities.VentureBeat - 8h -
Shopify CEO: No new hires, unless you prove AI can't do the job
"Teams must demonstrate why they cannot get what they want done using AI," Shopify CEO Tobi Lutke wrote in a memo to employees.The Hill - 14h -
What Is the Meta AI Button in WhatsApp, and How Do I Remove It?
Meta’s in-app chatbot add-on is rolling out in more countries. Here’s what you need to know, including how to get rid of it.Wired - 5d -
Dimon: Trump tariffs will boost prices, weigh down economy
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned investors that the U.S. economy is facing "considerable turbulence" due to President Trump's escalating trade war, which could slow down growth and lead to a ...The Hill - 2d -
US, China trade war exposes tech vulnerabilities
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Tech firms vulnerable in escalating China trade war President Trump’s escalating trade war with China is putting a spotlight on the various ...The Hill - 7h -
Microsoft terminates jobs of engineers who protested use of AI products by Israel's military
At Microsoft's 50th anniversary celebration, two engineers interrupted events to protest the use of the company's artificial intelligence by Israel's military.CNBC - 2d -
Microsoft terminates jobs of engineers who protested use of AI products by Israel’s military
Microsoft terminated the employment of two software engineers who protested at company events on Friday over the Israeli military’s use of the company’s artificial intelligence products, according ...NBC News - 2d -
Deported over a speeding ticket? Dozens of US students’ visas abruptly revoked
Nearly 40 students report canceled visas over minor infractions as Trump intensifies crackdown on universities. Lisa was eating takeout at a friend’s place when the email from her university ...The Guardian - 2d -
China hits US imports with additional retaliatory tariff of 50%
Beijing to match new duties imposed by Donald Trump with effect from Thursday as trade war escalatesFinancial Times - 16h -
China hits US imports with additional retaliatory tariff of 50%
Beijing to match new duties imposed by Donald Trump with effect from Thursday as trade war escalatesFinancial Times - 13h -
How the EU could boost its defence capabilities with an arms-buyers’ club
Also in this newsletter: Why Meloni holds the keys to the EU response to Trump’s tariffsFinancial Times - 2d -
How Kennedy’s cuts to HHS could curb 'MAHA' agenda
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Department of Government Efficiency are reshaping the U.S. health care system, starting with deep cuts to the agencies ...The Hill - 2d -
US consumers face sharp price increases from Trump’s tariffs, say analysts
High levies will apply to Asian nations that Americans rely on for household goodsFinancial Times - 1d -
How Trump’s executive order complicates reciprocal tariff negotiations
The executive order focuses on trade deficits, not trade policies, and has an escalation mechanism that can’t tell the difference.The Hill - 1d -
ReMarkable Tablets Just Got a Bunch of New Templates to Boost Your Productivity
If you own a reMarkable tablet, this update just made your digital notebook a whole lot more useful.Wired - 5d -
FTSE 100 companies push to boost executive pay and fast-track reviews
Deloitte report finds more businesses seeking shareholder approval for new policies to compete with USFinancial Times - 3d -
How Advancements in AI Have Shaped U.S. Military Strategy
A new book analyzes America’s autonomous military arsenal.Inc. - 5d -
How Fake AI Job Applications Pose Risks for Employers
Industry experts warn the surge in fake applicants is particularly bad for companies offering remote roles. The risk is that you may hire an impostor, who then hacks into your systems.Inc. - 11h -
What is the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 and how is Trump using it?
President Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members kicked off a legal battle.CBS News - 1d -
Everton vs Man City prediction, stats, tips & team news
Manchester City will be looking to boost their Champions League qualifying hopes when they travel to Everton on Saturday, April 19 at 3pm.Pep Guardiola’s side head to Goodison Park aiming to ensure...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump tariffs: The No. 1 way you can prepare for uncertainty, says self-made millionaire—'I'm building a war chest'
There's a lot of economic uncertainty as President Trump's tariffs start going into effect. Here's how to boost your savings.CNBC - 8h -
How 'White Lotus' fans can get the best Thailand travel deals: 'Price alerts are going to be more important than ever,' one expert says
After seasons set in Hawaii and Italy, the third season of the HBO show takes place in Southeast Asia.CNBC - 3d -
US stocks soar as Donald Trump backs down in global trade war
Washington pauses most tariffs against countries that have not retaliated but increases levies on ChinaFinancial Times - 7h
