Signal’s Meredith Whittaker: ‘I see AI as born out of surveillance’
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Microsoft re-launches ‘privacy nightmare’ AI screenshot tool
It says it has listened to concerns about the tool, which continuously screenshots online activity.19 minutes ago - Microsoft -
The Guardian - World
‘I was scared as hell’: Florida residents dig out after Helene landfall
For those that ignored dire evacuation orders, a day of clean-up follows a night of traumatic fear. The warnings about Hurricane Helene were dire and for the residents of Taylor county on the Gulf ...23 minutes ago - Florida -
ESPN - Sports
Man City's Rodri out for season after ACL surgery
Manchester City midfielder Rodri will miss the rest of the season after suffering an ACL injury against Arsenal, manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed38 minutes ago -
CNBC - Business
Columbus, Ohio is the city with the fastest car commute in America, new study shows—see the full top 10 list
Lyft and the Harris Poll ranked the average commute times based on the 2022 Census.48 minutes ago -
The Guardian - World
I’ve been a ‘people person’ since before I could talk. But am I an extrovert?
Making friends and communicating is a joy to me – but my outspokenness can also be a thin veneer masking anxiety. About 10 years ago, I took the Big Five personality test, known for being brutally ...3 hours ago -
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Man City's Rodri out for season with ACL injury
Manchester City midfielder Rodri will miss the rest of the season because of an anterior cruciate ligament injury.3 hours ago -
Wired - Tech
No, Sam Altman, AI Won’t Solve All of Humanity’s Problems
The OpenAI CEO’s recent mini-manifesto argues (again) that AI will make the future impossibly bright. He could use a refresher course on the basics of human behavior.4 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
How New York City Business Sees the Eric Adams Indictment
The criminal charges against the embattled mayor of New York have given corporate leaders pause about the city’s political future.5 hours ago - New York -
Financial Times - Business
Signal’s Meredith Whittaker: ‘I see AI as born out of surveillance’
The head of the encrypted messaging service on why she’s a privacy absolutist — and breaking Big Tech’s hold over AI5 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Will Harris or Trump Regulate AI?
Regulation will only happen if Congress passes it. That probably takes a crisis.7 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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China stocks see best week since 2008 on stimulus impact as most Asia markets rise
Chinese markets clocked their best week in almost 16 years as the mainland’s CSI 300 rallied 15.7% this week, buoyed by several economic stimulus measures by the central bank.7 hours ago - China -
Wired - Tech
China’s Plan to Make AI Watermarks Happen
New Chinese regulation attempts to define how AI content labeling should work and stamp out AI-generated disinformation.10 hours ago - China -
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Weekly quiz: How did Pesto the baby penguin make a splash?
Test how closely you've been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days.10 hours ago -
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Flamengo out of Copa Lib after upset by Peñarol
Peñarol had a 0-0 draw at home against Brazil´s Flamengo on Thursday to secure a spot in the Copa Libertadores semifinals for the first time in 13 years.12 hours ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
I Decentered Men. Decentering Desire for Men Is Harder.
Organizing my life around some idyllic future husband has always felt wrong to me.13 hours ago -
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BBC reporter's 'ill-looking' AI clone fails to fool colleagues
Cyber Correspondent Joe Tidy has an AI clone of himself built to see how sophisticated they can be.16 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Sandro Tonali is ready for a start, Ipswich will be hopeful for visit of Villa and should Fulham be aiming for Europe?. Despite positive results, Newcastle’s performances have disappointed, so ...18 hours ago -
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For him or against him, young men see the election as all about Trump: From the Politics Desk
A total of 15 men under the age of 30 from Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin participated in conversations as part of the NBC News Deciders Focus Group.19 hours ago -
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I was an LED skeptics until I tried this light therapy skin care mask
The Dr. Dennis Gross DRx SPectralite Facewear Pro LED Mask uses red and blue therapy to minimize acne and fine lines. I tested the light therapy device every day for three weeks —here’s what to know.19 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Weekly Jobless Claims Drop, Signaling Market Strength
Americans applying for unemployment benefits hit a four-month low, showing economic resilience.19 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
This company had $1 billion in quarterly AI bookings — and it’s not a chip maker
Accenture’s stock rallied toward a six-month high Thursday, after the management consultant got back to beating earnings expectations and continued to tout itself as a play on the boom in ...21 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
YouTube's New AI Tools are Google's Latest Attempt to Automate Everything
At this year's Made on YouTube event, the video platform announced AI dubbing, short-form videos, and more.21 hours ago - Google -
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Doctor denies carrying out 'intrusive' STI tests on Harrods employees
Dr Ann Coxon is accused of carrying out “intrusive” medical examinations on Harrods staff.23 hours ago -
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Trump on Mark Robinson: 'I don't know the situation'
Vice President Kamala Harris will join President Joe Biden for lunch today before she meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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There's no I in banner: Restocked with talent, UCLA puts egos aside in title quest
UCLA guard Lazar Stefanovic is among the Bruins who accepted less time on floor in exchange for building a more competitive team.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Had a Second Chance’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.Yesterday