Keir Starmer is right to gamble on an AI revolution, but it might not pay out in time

Nine-time Pro Bowler might retire from NFL: Khalil Mack thinking about calling it quits after 11 seasons

The veteran LB has a huge decision to make after the Chargers' season-ending loss

CBS Sports - 1d

Google Joins the AI Shopping Revolution With Agent Tools for Retailers

The next stage of AI development, which lets the technology act with more autonomy and performs some customer service actions, is being applied to an industry that must constantly embrace change.

Inc. - 1d

Chronic Pain Afflicts Billions of People. It’s Time for a Revolution.

As many as two billion people suffer from it — including me. Can science finally bring us relief?

The New York Times - 2d

Keir Starmer ‘will act on findings of Tulip Siddiq investigation regardless of outcome’

Minister hits back after Tories call for PM to sack anti-corruption minister at centre of Bangladesh property row. Keir Starmer will act on the findings of an independent investigation into Tulip ...

The Guardian - 2d

It’s Time for a Fashion Revolution

An unprecedented number of new designers have an opportunity to once again change how we dress. They should dare to seize it.

The New York Times - 3d

Trump ‘beauty parade’ may favour populist right leaders over Starmer

Diplomats have advised the UK prime minister to have a face-saving response just in case he comes low down on the list at the inauguration. Donald Trump may invite populist rightwing leaders from ...

The Guardian - 3d

AI is taking the 'human' out of human resources

Companies increasingly rely on AI-based tools to replace everyday HR functions, from tracking job applications to monitoring employees’ performance to making decisions about promotions and layoffs.

The Hill - 4d

‘They created a Vegas in 10 years’: photographing the hedonistic gambling mecca of Macau

Photographer Adam Lampton discusses capturing the vice, cash and sheer excess of the special administrative region of China – a place built on contradictions. “I am not a huge gambler,” says Adam ...

The Guardian - 4d

The hole in Keir Starmer’s plan for the NHS

Also in this newsletter: demand for special educational needs provision doubles

Financial Times - 5d

Cohere co-founder sees big AI opportunity in enterprise, happy to stay out of ChatGPT's way

Cohere on Thursday debuted its early access program for its AI agent platform called North, as it deepens its focus on the enterprise.

CNBC - 5d

FirstFT: Elon Musk moves against Keir Starmer

Also in today’s newsletter, corporate borrowers rush to lock in loans and the growing interest in lunar spectrum

Financial Times - 6d

Your Next AI Wearable Will Listen to Everything All the Time

The latest crop of AI-enabled wearables like Bee AI and Omi listen to your conversations to help organize your life. They are also normalizing embedded microphones that are always on.

Wired - 6d

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen pays tribute to her politically polarizing father

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has paid tribute to her father Jean-Marie, the founder of the National Front party who died at 96, calling him a “warrior” in politics despite their ...

ABC News - Jan. 8

Don’t Count Out Human Writers in the Age of AI

The appetite for AI-derived drivel isn’t as strong as many publishers would have you believe, and demand for quality content is growing.

Wired - Jan. 8

Kemi Badenoch was supposed to make the Tories serious again. She has failed | Rafael Behr

By jumping on Elon Musk’s passing bandwagon and echoing the far right, the Conservative leader has shown she doesn’t understand her responsibilities. The House of Commons is built for ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Don't be fooled by Nvidia stock's slide after CEO Jensen Huang laid out an AI roadmap

The CEO's product announcements are not as important as the long-term vision he presented.

CNBC - Jan. 7

'Lucky to be there next season' - is Dyche running out of time?

Everton's goals-per-game ratio this season is the worst it has been in 13 years - could it mark the end for Sean Dyche's time as manager?

BBC News - Jan. 7

Apple urged to withdraw 'out of control' AI news alerts

Apple has pledged improvements to its news summarising tool, but critics say it is dangerous and needs to be withdrawn.

BBC News - Jan. 7

‘You’re gonna find this creepy’: my AI-cloned voice was used by the far right. Could I stop it? | Georgina Findlay

It was chilling to hear ‘my voice’ repeating lies – and to discover that deepfake audio is a growing threat to democracy. Georgina Findlay is a writer and presenter at the YouTube channel TLDR ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Cryptocurrencies and personal AI: Tech to watch out for in 2025

Will 2025 be a hinge year for cryptocurrency and will personalised AI appear on your phone?

BBC News - Jan. 7

LG rolls out new AI services to help consumers with daily tasks

LG kicked off the AI bandwagon today with a new set of AI services to help consumers in their daily tasks at home, in the car and in the office.

VentureBeat - Jan. 6

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer hits back at Elon Musk

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer hit back at Elon Musk on Monday after the world's richest man repeatedly lobbed a host of inflammatory allegations at the country's leader over the past week.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Keir Starmer attacks those ‘spreading lies’ over child sex grooming gangs after comments from Elon Musk – UK politics live

Prime minister’s speech announcing NHS reforms derailed by questions over inflammatory claims from Elon Musk. Starmer is now summarising some of the measures in the elective reform plan.. Here is ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

How AI regulation could shake out in 2025

This year will be a year of change for the U.S. political landscape — and that comes with big implications for the direction of travel for global AI regulation.

CNBC - Jan. 6

Warriors' Kuminga out at least three weeks with right ankle sprain

Jonathan Kuminga will miss at least the next 11 Golden State Warriors games due to a sprained right ankle.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Packers' Jordan Love injures right elbow, questionable to return; Christian Watson carted off, out vs. Bears

Love suffered his injury while being hit in the middle of his throwing motion

CBS Sports - Jan. 5

5 AI Tools to Save You Time

Embrace the AI boom with tools that will simplify your workload and supercharge your efficiency.

Inc. - Jan. 5

Start the rebuilding work, Keir Starmer, and show us you’re different to the last bunch of cowboys | Isabel Hardman

Setting up yet another commission on social care is an extreme example of Labour putting off the promised urgent repairs. Is this really going to be the year that the government “gets things done”? ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Kuminga ruled out of Warriors-Grizzlies with sprained right ankle

Jonathan Kuminga was the Golden State Warriors' leading scorer before exiting Saturday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

AI revolution will create 10 winners in 2025 — and software is finally joining the party

Nvidia, Microsoft and Palantir lead Wedbush’s list of AI winners for next year

MarketWatch - Jan. 4

Red Wings Gamble Finally Paying Off

The Detroit Red Wings made a bet in the summer that is finally paying off.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Mike McCarthy might be frozen out of the coaching carousel until January 14

As of Sunday afternoon, Mike McCarthy will have no further work to do for the Cowboys.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Rafael Campos the feel-good winner at Kapalua. New PGA Tour system might limit these tales

Rafael Campos might be the happiest player at Kapalua for The Sentry

ABC News - Jan. 3

Far-right Italian PM says she is ‘in tune on many issues’ with Keir Starmer

Giorgia Meloni says she and Starmer agree on need to explore ‘innovative solutions’ for processing asylum claims. Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, has said she is “in tune on many issues” ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Musk urges release of far-right UK figure; blasts PM Starmer

Elon Musk has called for the release of far-right activist Tommy Robinson and criticized British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on social media, while also praising Nigel Farage's Reform UK party and ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Many great prime ministers overcome a shaky start – but Keir Starmer’s window is closing fast | Anthony Seldon

Successful PMs learn on the job, and Labour’s leader needs to start 2025 by showing his party and the country he has done so. The dismissive verdicts and dire polls after Keir Starmer’s first few ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

AI education revolution

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story AI set to hit its stride in schools in 2025 Experts predict that 2025 will be the year artificial ...

The Hill - Dec. 31

Inside the AI agent revolution: How data-driven automation transformed the enterprise in 2024

In a recent survey, 82% of tech executives said they intend to integrate AI agents across their stacks within the next three years.

VentureBeat - Dec. 31

NFL injuries, news updates: Jalen Hurts remains in concussion protocol, Brock Purdy out with right elbow contusion

Hurts missed Week 17, while Purdy suffered his injury during Monday's loss to the Lions.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 30

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