Microsoft Just Revealed 5 New AI Agents to Help You Work Smarter

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The problems of working-class men in American society are in fact very real and getting worse — and they won’t be solved by empty promises.

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Nvidia announced that its Nvidia AI Blueprint will make it easy for developers in any industry to build AI agents to analyze video and image content.

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Within the next few years, an AI-powered voice will burrow into your ears and take up residence inside your head.

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Starts Every Day With 2 Phone Calls. So Should You

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This AI stock just got downgraded after a 130% rally for the year

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Anthropic Just Released Its Most Advanced Small AI Model Yet

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Meta just beat Google and Apple in the race to put powerful AI on phones

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Tech - VentureBeat - October 24

Meet the startup that just won the Pentagon’s first AI defense contract

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Tech - VentureBeat - November 5

Google’s Next AI Just Leaked, and It Can Take Over Your Computer

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Qwen2.5-Coder just changed the game for AI programming—and it’s free

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Tech - VentureBeat - November 12

AI is changing our money and investing habits — and it’s just the beginning

Financial markets will need much stronger firewalls if regulators hope to control AI’s impact.

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Not just for weight loss: Wegovy may help curb alcohol addiction

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NetVRk launches its AI-powered metaverse with Unreal Engine 5 graphics

NetVRk, a cross-platform AI and Web3-driven metaverse, unveiled its platform for building virtual worlds with Unreal Engine 5.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 22

5 key factors that could send Donald Trump back to the White House

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What You Need to Know to Work Effectively With an Executive Assistant

It’s time to stop doing everything yourself in your business. Find how to work seamlessly with your executive assistant for daily success.

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You can work at McDonald's and still become a millionaire, a financial psychologist says

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Bestselling author explains the science of happiness: "You can do the work"

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AI to help doctors spot broken bones on X-rays

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IBM says AI business is rapidly growing, but that’s not enough to help the stock

IBM’s stock is falling despite a profit beat for the third quarter, as consulting revenue came in flat and infrastructure revenue declined.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

AI helps organization send poorest households impacted by Helene and Milton $1,000

AI helps philanthropic organization GiveAway provide neediest families direct cash payments, fast.

Upstart’s return to ‘growth mode’ helps send the AI lending stock higher

Loan volumes picked up 43% on a sequential basis.

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Forget the Nanny, Check the Chatbot. AI May Soon Help With Parenting

The AI revolution means new startups can address some unexpected markets, like easing the challenges of caring for kids.

Business - Inc. - November 8

Alibaba’s stock turns lower as investments to meet AI demand hurt profitability

Alibaba’s stock knee-jerked up after earnings then reversed lower, as revenue missed expectations and ’aggressive’ investments on AI capabilities weighed on profitability.

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Our brains are vector databases — here’s why that’s helpful when using AI

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Dodgers win World Series in 5 games, overcome 5-run deficit with help of errors to beat Yankees 7-6

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ERL Sneakers Are Perfect for the Moment

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