Should we be fretting over AI’s feelings?

Companies are racing to build machines that are more intelligent and more like us

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Wall Street frets over Big Tech’s $200bn AI spending splurge

The four biggest US internet groups this week showed glimpses of benefits but warned of increased spending

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Obama rallies Democrats in Wisconsin's liberal bastion as they fret over 'coin flip' election

With just two weeks to go, former President Barack Obama made the case against Donald Trump in Wisconsin.

Allies Fret Over Trump Win as Authoritarian Rivals Challenge U.S.-Led Order

With Donald Trump’s support for European security very much in doubt, the bloc faces a test of whether it will have the political will to protect its future.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 6

Where should we place our faith?

At a time of deep uncertainty, we should anchor our confidence in the young people who represent the next generation

Business - Financial Times - November 2

How we met: ‘On a group holiday we realised we had feelings for each other’

Hannah, 44, and Sean, 61, met in 2012, when they were patients at the Cassel hospital in London. After a slow-burn relationship, they are now happily married . When Hannah was sectioned in 2007, ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Google DeepMind’s Hassabis on his Nobel: ‘It feels like a watershed moment for AI’

Founder of the artificial intelligence R&D lab says scientific understanding can prevent mis-steps in developing the technology

Business - Financial Times - October 21

We aren’t ready for AI: The energy debate we need to have

We can’t avoid climate and electric bill impacts from data centers in a system dominated by utility and Big Tech monopolies. But we can put Big Tech’s data centers to good use.

Politics - The Hill - October 17

UK visa process for AI experts should be streamlined, says government adviser

Recommendations from Matt Clifford on boosting the tech industry also include special zones for data centres

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Johnson: Election ‘should be about policy’ over personality

House Speaker Mike Johnson said the race between former President Trump and Vice President Harris, just days away, should come down to policy. “Look at the record of these two candidates, this ...

Politics - The Hill - October 20

Deadly spiders in Europe: How worried should we actually be?

World - Yahoo News - October 22

Should we buy the preseason stretch 5? | The Big Number

On the very first episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh digs into the numbers with Dan Devine to find out if centers shooting 3s in the preseason will translate into the regular season and beyond.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

Nnamdi Madubuike: Kudos to Browns, but we know who should have won

The Ravens trailed the Browns for much of Sunday's game in Cleveland, but it looked like they had done just enough to pull out a win when Derrick Henry scored a touchdown in the final minutes of ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

Should we allow prisoners on death row to volunteer for execution?

A gruesome crime, a cruel penalty. Some might think justice was done. But was it?

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Bolton suggests Trump will not accept results if Harris wins: 'We should be ready for it'

Former national security adviser John Bolton said that he doesn't think former President Trump will accept the results of the presidential election if he doesn't win, warning that "we should be ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

‘I feel responsible’: Fernandes apologises to Ten Hag over sacking

‘It is easier to get rid of a manager than 15 players’ Midfielder scored from spot in 1-1 draw with Chelsea Bruno Fernandes has revealed he apologised to Erik ten Hag for any part he may have ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Democrats feel 2016 all over again in Harris-Trump battle

Democrats started election night feeling genuinely optimistic about Vice President Harris’s chance of becoming the nation’s first female president. But as the evening wore on and former President ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Minnesota trans community feels "sense of fear" over Trump re-election

While some are celebrating President-elect Donald Trump's victory, it's causing concern through the transgender community in Minnesota.

Politics - CBS News - November 6

We want to retire to a fun lake house, but we also want city amenities. Our budget is $450,000. Where should we go?

Looking for ideas on the best place for you to retire? Email HelpMeRetire@marketwatch.com

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

The chatbot optimisation game: can we trust AI web searches?

Google and its rivals are increasingly employing AI-generated summaries, but research indicates their results are far from authoritative and open to manipulation. Does aspartame cause cancer? The ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

New Google AI Will Take Over Browsers: Report

The new product, code-named Project Jarvis, may reach users as soon as December, according to reports.

Business - Inc. - October 28

‘We look strong but inside I feel weak’: Ukraine rugby league’s heavy burden

Despite being bombed, the national players are a source of pride as they travel to France for World Cup qualifiers. By Gavin Willacy for No Helmets Required . A little over two weeks ago, Vitalii ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

‘Sex writing feels less cringe now’: are we entering a new era of erotic literature?

As the Erotic Review is joined by dating app Feeld’s literary magazine and Gillian Anderson’s anthology of women’s fantasies, there seems to be a fresh appetite for writing about desire. ‘Sexual ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

First minister 'calm down' plea on farm tax row

Wales' first minister says only a "tiny proportion" of farms in Wales hit by inheritance changes.

What open-source AI models should your enterprise use? Endor Labs analyzes them all

The new tool tells developers how popular and secure open-source, pre-built models are and how recently they were created and updated.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 16

Of course teenagers want to be pop idols like Liam Payne. Given the perils, should we let them? | Martha Gill

The singer is the latest casualty of an industry that thrusts fame on children too young to cope. Sex, drinking, smoking, gambling, joining the army, being put to work – we now take it as obvious ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Browns' Myles Garrett calls Deshaun Watson a 'model citizen,' rips Cleveland fans for booing QB after injury

Watson is feared to have suffered a season-ending Achilles tear

Sports - CBS Sports - October 20

Bad buffet behaviour is out of control. So should we be fined for our food waste? | Emma Beddington

I have unbridled lust when faced with a buffet – as do many others. But penalties for overfilling our plates are only one possible answer .... Should you be penalised for having eyes bigger than ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Fantasy Football Trade Desk: Should we buy into the Browns offense or Raheem Mostert after Week 8?

We cover trades to be made for Brian Robinson Jr., Tank Bigsby, Cade Otton, Cedric Tillman, and more.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

‘An intriguing idea:’ 5 reasons we should talk about Harris’s Medicare home-care benefit

An examination of long-term care is good for all of us

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

‘This election season has been tense’: I voted for Kamala Harris and my husband voted for Donald Trump. Should I tell him?

“We have a very respectful and, for the most part, happy and healthy marriage.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

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