Time to Ask Some Tough Questions About AI

iPhone designer still asks: ‘I wonder what Steve Jobs would do?’ – despite being told not to

Jony Ive, the man behind the look of Apple’s iconic brands says the firm’s co-founder specifically asked him not to consider ‘what Steve would do’. Sir Jony Ive, the innovative designer of Apple’s ...

The Guardian - Feb. 23

California Gov. Gavin Newsom asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for Los Angeles wildfire relief

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from January’s devastating wildfires, which he said ...

NBC News - Feb. 23

Biden-era acting OPM director reacts to Elon Musk asking federal workers to justify their jobs

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is asking federal employees to detail in an email what they did last week or resign. Despite Musk claiming no response would be considered a ...

CBS News - Feb. 24

Eagles GM Howie Roseman says roster moves may not align with conventional wisdom, asks fans to have patience

Roseman said team could do some unexpected stuff in the offseason

CBS Sports - Feb. 26

King asks Moroccans not to kill sheep for Eid al-Adha as drought reduces herds

First such request in 29 years blames economic hardship and climate crisis for high livestock prices and shortages. King Mohammed VI has urged his fellow Moroccans not to slaughter sheep for ...

The Guardian - 6d

My partner’s unresolved grief is putting a strain on our relationship | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

Feeling sadness is essential for feeling happiness, but unlearning the avoidance mechanisms your partner has put in place may take time. • Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a relationship ...

The Guardian - 5d

Mother asking judge to declare 3 sons dead nearly 15 years after they vanished

A Michigan woman is asking a judge to declare her three missing sons dead, nearly 15 years after their father didn't return them after Thanksgiving.

CBS News - 2d

Michigan mother asks judge to declare 3 missing sons dead nearly 15 years later

A Michigan woman is asking a judge to declare her three missing sons dead, nearly 15 years after their father didn’t return them after Thanksgiving.

NBC News - 2d

Ben Shapiro launches effort asking Trump to pardon former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin

Conservative media figure Ben Shapiro launched a petition calling on President Trump to pardon former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was convicted in the 2020 murder of George Floyd. ...

The Hill - 20h

'Getting them out fast': Trump asks Congress to send him funds to advance deportation

During his first speech before Congress of his second term, President Donald Trump discussed border patrol protection, the recent signing of the Laken Riley Act, and his proposed request to ...

NBC News - 14h

Trump asks Congress to criminalize "sex changes on children" and for a "Golden Dome" defense shield

In President Trump's address on Tuesday night, he asked Congress to ban and criminalize "sex changes on children." He also pivoted to the military, shouting out Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ...

CBS News - 14h

Neil Gaiman asks US court to dismiss lawsuit alleging rape and sexual assault

The author’s motion to dismiss argued that the case should be heard in New Zealand, where the alleged abuse took place, and called accuser Scarlett Pavlovich ‘a fantasist’. Neil Gaiman has asked a ...

The Guardian - 2h

I’m Not Convinced Ethical Generative AI Currently Exists

WIRED’s advice columnist considers whether some AI tools are more ethical than others, and if developers can make AI wiser.

Wired - Feb. 20

OpenInfer raises $8M for AI inference at the edge

OpenInfer has raised $8 million in funding to redefine AI inference for edge applications. It’s the brain child of Behnam Bastani and Reza Nourai, who spent nearly a decade of building and scaling ...

VentureBeat - Feb. 20

Alibaba’s stock falls on expensive AI-investment pledge

The online retailer plans to spend $53 billion over the next three years on AI and cloud technology.

MarketWatch - Feb. 24

Apple to build AI server manufacturing factory in U.S.

Apple has committed to investing $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years. CEO Tim Cook says the investment will include the creation of a 250,000-square-foot artificial intelligence ...

CBS News - Feb. 24

Christie's begins AI art auction amid backlash

The legendary auction house Christie's is facing backlash as it is now auctioning off an entire collection of pieces made using artificial intelligence. NBC News' Brian Cheung takes a first-hand ...

NBC News - Feb. 26

Apple AI tool transcribed the word 'racist' as 'Trump'

Experts have questioned the company's explanation that it is due to the two words being similar.

BBC News - Feb. 26

Because of AI, Consultants Are Now Expected to Do More

Here’s what consultants and firms should do to survive this fundamental shift.

Inc. - 5d

What to Do With Your Defunct Humane Ai Pin

Humane Ai’s Pins stopped working today, turning the year-old wearable into a paperweight. Here are some ideas for what to do with yours if you want to avoid e-waste.

Wired - 4d

SoftBank Considers Borrowing $16 Billion to Fund AI

This would be on top of the $15 billion SoftBank has already committed to Stargate.

Inc. - 2d

How to Tell If Your Job Candidate Is an AI Deepfake

Scammers are creating AI-generated lookalikes to land jobs, steal company data, and funnel money to nation states.

Inc. - 2d

“Learn AI” is “Learn To Code” All Over Again

Stop telling workers that people who know how to use AI will replace them

Inc. - 2d

AI cloud provider CoreWeave files for IPO

CoreWeave, which counts on Microsoft for close to two-thirds of its revenue, is headed for the public market.

CNBC - 1d

When Germany Votes, It Will Be About the Economy

The country’s competitiveness has stagnated and its once-powerful industries are suffering. Just ask these executives.

The New York Times - Feb. 23

What to know about vitamin A and the measles

The CDC put out a statement on the measles outbreak and suggested that vitamin A could be used for supportive care. Is vitamin A effective for measles?

NBC News - 4d

Deporting veterans is nothing to boast about

To every lawmaker, every voter, every American who claims to support our troops: This is your moment to prove it.

The Hill - 4d

Republicans’ shocking about-face on Russia

Sadly, plenty of GOP leaders are willing to whitewash Vladimir Putin’s brutality for political gain.

The Hill - 3h

Top AI leaders are shaping VB Transform 2025 — here’s what’s next for enterprise AI

At VB Transform 2025, a hand-picked group of AI executives is shaping the agenda to deliver the most actionable, no-fluff insights.

VentureBeat - 1d

Contextual AI’s new AI model crushes GPT-4o in accuracy — here’s why it matters

Contextual AI launches its Grounded Language Model (GLM) that achieves 88% factual accuracy, outperforming major competitors while minimizing hallucinations for enterprise applications.

VentureBeat - 1d

10 questions for the 2025 MLS season: Will Lionel Messi, Inter Miami win MLS Cup after early exit in 2024?

The 2025 MLS season begins on Saturday, and here are 10 questions as the season gets underway

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

Emotionally Intelligent People Use a Brilliant 5-Word Question to Think Clearly and Make Better Decisions

Truly successful people know that the key to clear thinking isn’t taking emotions out of the picture: It’s balancing emotions with logic effectively.

Inc. - Feb. 23

2025 NFL combine burning questions: QB who will stand out, fastest prospect and more storylines to watch

Will the Titans take a quarterback or non-QB at No. 1 overall?

CBS Sports - Feb. 24

Commentary: Three years later, rapper Drakeo's killing leaves behind more questions than answers

The rising West Coast rapper was stabbed to death backstage at hip-hop festival Once Upon a Time in L.A. Witnessing and writing about the slaying, journalist Jeff Weiss reckons with complex ...

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 25

Democrat senators question what Elon Musk plans to do with sensitive CFPB data

Lawmakers questioned whether Elon Musk was conflicted in his moves to dismantle the CFPB, highlighting his recent plan to launch a digital payments service.

CNBC - Feb. 25

Far-right Romanian politician who led canceled presidential vote is questioned by prosecutors

A far-right populist who won the first round in Romania’s canceled presidential election last year has been stopped in traffic by police and taken in for questioning by prosecutors

ABC News - Feb. 26

AppLovin shares tumble as short sellers question its centerpiece AXON ad software

Short seller Fuzzy Panda alleged that the AXON model was "the nexus of a House of Cards" built on fraudulent advertising tactics.

CNBC - 6d

Strangers mock my moves. How can I regain confidence on the dancefloor? | Leading questions

Dancing in the dark can restore a sense of fun in your body without anyone watching, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith . You’re never too awkward or sober to start. Read more ...

The Guardian - 6d

How Emotionally Intelligent People Answer This Type of Question Shows Empathy, Boosts Understanding, and Builds Better Relationships

Leaders pay attention to the unasked question, because that’s the question people really want you to answer.

Inc. - 5d

Conservative commentator questions Zelensky over attire: 'Why don't you wear a suit?'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky faced questioning and comments over his choice to wear combat gear during a Friday White House visit originally etched out for peace meetings but instead ...

The Hill - 4d

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