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Google’s parent to buy cybersecurity group Wiz in its biggest ever deal

Alphabet’s acquisition of Israeli startup for $32bn follows rejection of takeover bid last summer. Business live – latest updates Google’s owner, Alphabet, has agreed to buy the cybersecurity ...

The Guardian - 1d

For Her Second Act, Sheila Lirio Marcelo Aims to Lighten the Load for Parents

Her AI company Ohai.ai tackles a familiar plight: the invisible labor of household duties.

Inc. - Mar. 11

How canned water brand Liquid Death made its mark

If you watched the Super Bowl last month, you might have seen the first national ad for Liquid Death, the canned water company that promises to "murder your thirst." Founder and CEO Mike Cessario ...

CBS News - Mar. 8

Schools use AI to monitor kids, but investigation finds risks

Schools are turning to AI-powered surveillance technology to monitor students on school-issued devices like laptops and tablets

ABC News - Mar. 12

Private Prisons Are Ramping Up Detention of Immigrants and Cashing In

The Trump administration is expected to use thousands more beds in these facilities as part of its mass deportation effort.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

Lovelace Studio uses AI to help players build survival craft sandbox worlds

Lovelace Studio is using generative AI to build Nyric, a tool that can help bring gaming worlds to life for player builders who work in harmony.

VentureBeat - 5d

Cramer explains why investors are no longer paying up for AI stocks

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Tuesday suggested that despite the fervor for AI, investors are no longer willing to pay high prices for stocks related to the technology.

CNBC - 21h

Xbox unveils Copilot of Gaming as an AI sidekick for gamers

Microsoft unveiled its Copilot for Gaming initiative, an AI gaming sidekick that will enhance player experiences on Xbox.

VentureBeat - 6d

Mainland Chinese investors snap up a record amount of Hong Kong stocks to play AI

Mainland Chinese investors are piling into the Hong Kong stock market at record volumes as its tech-heavy Hang Seng Index trades around three-year highs.

CNBC - Mar. 11

Guatemala steps up patrols along border as US extends border security goals south

As the United States government works to effectively extend its border security objectives south into Central America, countries like Guatemala have come under renewed scrutiny and pressure to step ...

ABC News - 5d

ServiceNow expands AI offerings with pre-built agents, targeting broader enterprise adoption

ServiceNow has upgraded its AI agent offerings as it seeks it sto double down on investing in AI for enterprises.

VentureBeat - 6d

AI Nurses Are Making Inroads Into Healthcare. Humans Have Mixed Feelings

One of the companies to know about is Hippocratic AI, which had initially promoted a rate of only $9 an hour for its AI assistants.

Inc. - 2d

Liminal Experiences raises $5.8M for UGC and AI gaming

Liminal Experiences, a new user-generated content gaming startup dedicated to using AI to assist human creativity, raised $5.8 million.

VentureBeat - Mar. 11

Nvidia’s stock is rebounding, but the key to a real recovery may surprise investors

While Wall Street may be worried about the sustainability of AI spending, a BofA analyst thinks gross margins are more crucial to the stock trajectory.

MarketWatch - 6d

OpenAI’s New Developer Tools Make Building AI Agents Easy

Here’s how one company is already using the tools designed to help businesses create helpful AI agents.

Inc. - 4d

Trump says US in talks with four groups over TikTok sale: ‘It’s up to me’

President suspended implementation of law ordering app to divest from its Chinese owner ByteDance or face US ban. Donald Trump said on Sunday the United States was in talks with four groups ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10

The Guardian view on modern masculinity: boys need mentors, not marketers | Editorial

Sir Gareth Southgate is right to warn that social media is trapping boys in toxic ideals. It’s a crisis demanding real-world solutions. Boys used to be raised by their parents. Now, as they grow ...

The Guardian - 1h

Grab co-founder Anthony Tan says ‘humans who don’t embrace AI will be replaced by AI’

Grab co-founder and CEO Anthony Tan discussed how workers can use AI to become more productive, at Converge Live in Singapore.

CNBC - 6d

Sony Uses Horizon's Aloy To Demonstrate New AI Tech, And It's About As Impressive As You'd Expect

Sony is testing out new AI software, and it's using a beloved character--Aloy from the Horizon series--to show it off. A YouTube video narrated by Sharwin Raghoebardajal--a software engineering ...

GameSpot - Mar. 10

How Yelp reviewed competing LLMs for correctness, relevance and tone to develop its user-friendly AI assistant

Yelp found that when it first launched a GPT-4o-powered AI chatbot, usage rates dropped. But training it to sound like a human changed that.

VentureBeat - Mar. 7

AI made its way to vineyards. Here's how the technology is helping make your wine

As AI continues to grow, experts say that the wine industry is proof that businesses can integrate the technology efficiently to supplement labor without displacing a workforce

ABC News - Mar. 10

McDonald’s Customers Will Get Their Meals With a Side of AI

The Golden Arches is joining many of its fast-food rivals in rolling out AI technology it hopes will increase efficiency, ease workflows, and boost satisfaction.

Inc. - Mar. 8

Steve Jobs Hired a High-Schooler to Write the First Mac Guide. Here’s How You Can Use AI to Follow His Example

A variety of AI services like ChatGPT can improve your business’s readability.

Inc. - 4d

Collin Morikawa needs to give back to golf, its legends and fans no matter what happens on course

When those really bad losses and moments pop up for a professional athlete, it’s incumbent upon the player - and all of us -- to read the room correctly.

Yahoo Sports - 10h

How would I survive the apocalypse? By stocking up on the key item most preppers forget | Emma Brockes

With France about to advise its citizens on how to survive an ‘imminent threat’, it’s time to wise up to what the real essentials are. It’s a fairly strong indication that your US presidency is not ...

The Guardian - 4h

FirstFT: Investors pour money into safe havens

Also in today’s newsletter, Turkey’s opposition leader arrested, and Nvidia unveils new AI chip

Financial Times - 9h

Adobe’s new AI agents can make personal websites for your customers

Adobe's new Brand Concierge feature lets customers create websites that respond to visitors with personalization.

VentureBeat - 1d

A Brand-New Botnet Is Delivering Record-Size DDoS Attacks

Eleven11bot infects webcams and video recorders, with a large concentration in the US.

Wired - Mar. 7

Ben & Jerry’s Accuses Unilever of Firing Its C.E.O. for Political Reasons

Ben & Jerry’s said in a court filing that its parent company had ousted its chief executive, David Stever, without approval from the ice cream maker’s board.

The New York Times - 3h

Enhancing AI agents with long-term memory: Insights into LangMem SDK, Memobase and the A-MEM Framework

AI agents can forget instructions. Methods to improve memory retention will make agents more powerful and useful.

VentureBeat - Mar. 5

Redfin’s stock soars on buyout deal with Rocket Cos. that looks to speed up home buying

Rocket wants to be a one-stop shop for the home-buying process.

MarketWatch - Mar. 11

States Shift Policy, Create Financial Incentives to Draw Power Plants

Demand for electricity is rising as the artificial intelligence race speeds up.

Inc. - Mar. 9

Las Vegas starting lineup: Michael McDowell gives Spire Motorsports its first Cup pole

Christopher Bell, who is going for a fourth consecutive Cup victory, will start 13th in Sunday's race.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

3 Tech Advancements Worth Being Excited About

The technologies aren’t brand new, but they’re bringing new insights and uses.

Inc. - 4d

Wall Street stocks drop as investors fret over US economic slowdown

Tech shares hit as Tesla gives up all its post-election gains

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Nvidia Is Still the Most Important AI Company in the World, Even If Wall Street Isn’t Impressed

Jensen Huang announced new chips and robots at the GTC conference.

Inc. - 6h

The US Army Is Using ‘CamoGPT’ to Purge DEI From Training Materials

Developed to boost productivity and operational readiness, the AI is now being used to “review” diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility policies to align them with President Trump’s orders.

Wired - Mar. 6

Robots build full-scale 3D-printed homes in 24 hours

California company "Azure Printed Homes" wants its 3D printing technology to help speed up the wildfire recovery efforts in the Los Angeles area. Its robots can print full-scale homes in 24 hours. ...

CBS News - Mar. 8

In the Ring, It Doesn’t Matter How Much Money Sean O’Bradaigh’s Parents Have

Sean O’Bradaigh grew up in a world of Manhattan privilege, but private schools and ski vacations have nothing on the dream of being a professional boxer.

The New York Times - 4d

As Trump menaces us in Canada, we have a question for Britain: when will you stand up to him? | Jennifer Welsh

The UK has long benefited from its Commonwealth. Though we will take steps to ensure our survival, the silence from London is deafening. David Lammy thought he was reassuring Canadians . During ...

The Guardian - 1d

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