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Turing Award Goes to A.I. Pioneers Andrew Barto and Richard Sutton
Andrew Barto and Richard Sutton developed reinforcement learning, a technique vital to chatbots like ChatGPT.The New York Times - 1d -
Microsoft to shut down video-calling pioneer Skype
Tech giant to retire service it acquired for $8.5bn after being overtaken by upstarts such as WhatsApp, Telegram and ZoomFinancial Times - 5d -
Pioneers of Reinforcement Learning Win the Turing Award
Having machines learn from experience was once considered a dead end. It’s now critical to artificial intelligence, and work in the field has won two men the highest honor in computer science.Wired - 1d -
A.I. Is Prompting an Evolution, Not an Extinction, for Coders
A.I. tools from Microsoft and other companies are helping write code, placing software engineers at the forefront of the technology’s potential to disrupt the work force.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Republicans Face Backlash, and the Dangers of Fake A.I. Therapists
Plus, is the daytime soap opera back?The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Human Therapists Prepare for Battle Against A.I. Pretenders
Chatbots posing as therapists may encourage users to commit harmful acts, the nation’s largest psychological organization warned federal regulators.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Their Album Is Wordless. Will Their Protest Against A.I. Resound?
Musicians including Kate Bush and Billy Ocean released a “silent record” in outrage at a proposed change to British copyright law.The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
Amazon Unveils Alexa+, Powered by Generative A.I.
Amazon is aiming to catch up in generative artificial intelligence and to reboot its virtual assistant, which has been leapfrogged by powerful chatbots.The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
Anthropic’s C.E.O., Dario Amodei, on Surviving the A.I. Endgame
“I’m just worried that it’ll be a shock to people when it happens.”The New York Times - 6d -
Anthropic’s C.E.O., Dario Amodei, on Surviving the A.I. Endgame
“I’m just worried that it’ll be a shock to people when it happens.”The New York Times - 6d -
Malian filmmaker Souleymane Cissé, a pioneer of African cinema, dies
Malian filmmaker Souleymane Cissé, a pioneer of African cinema with a career spanning 50 years, has died at age 84ABC News - Feb. 19 -
Alvin F. Poussaint, Pioneering Expert on Black Mental Health, Dies at 90
A psychiatrist at Harvard and an adviser to Jesse Jackson and Bill Cosby, he challenged Black Americans to stand up to systemic racism.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Andrew Tate and brother land in Florida
The charges against the Tates remain in force, and they will be expected to return to Romania for court appearances, Romanian officials said.ABC News - 6d -
Andrew Cuomo running for mayor of NYC
Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday afternoon that he would run for mayor of New York City, joining a crowded race.CBS News - 4d -
Trillions of Viruses Live in Your Body. A.I. Is Trying to Find Them.
The Human Virome Program will analyze samples from thousands of volunteers in an effort to understand how viruses affect health.The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
Apple Unveils Lower-Priced iPhone 16e With A.I. Features
The iPhone 16e is the first update to the company’s most affordable model since 2022, but carries a higher price tag of $599.The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
A.I. Is Changing How Silicon Valley Builds Start-Ups
Tech start-ups typically raised huge sums to hire armies of workers and grow fast. Now artificial intelligence tools are making workers more productive and spurring tales of “tiny team” success.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
OpenAI Uncovers Evidence of A.I.-Powered Chinese Surveillance Tool
The company said a Chinese operation had built the tool to identify anti-Chinese posts on social media services in Western countries.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
A.I. and Vibecoding Helped Me to Create My Own Software
I’m not a programmer. But I’ve been creating my own software tools with help from artificial intelligence.The New York Times - 6d -
A.I. and Vibecoding Helped Me to Create My Own Software
I’m not a programmer. But I’ve been creating my own software tools with help from artificial intelligence.The New York Times - 6d -
A.I. Start-Up Anthropic Closes Deal That Values It at $61.5 Billion
The announcement follows new fund-raising efforts from rivals like OpenAI, which is set to close a deal that values the company at $300 billion, and Elon Musk’s xAI.The New York Times - 2d -
Angie Stone, Hip-Hop Pioneer Turned Neo-Soul Singer, Dies at 63
After having success as a member of the Sequence, an early female rap group, she re-emerged in the 1990s as a practitioner of sultry, laid-back R&B.The New York Times - 4d -
‘There’s quite a similarity’: US civil rights pioneers warn of ‘surge backwards’ under Trump
They faced violence and racism as they fought on the frontlines for justice and equality. Now Trump is reversing the progress they toiled for. Carolyn McKinstry knows about the dangers of extremism ...The Guardian - 3d -
AI pioneers who channeled 'hedonistic' machines win computer science's top prize
Teaching machines in the way that animal trainers mold the behavior of dogs or horses has been an important method for developing artificial intelligence and one that was recognized Wednesday with ...ABC News - 1d -
Roy Ayers, jazz-funk pioneer behind Everybody Loves the Sunshine, dies aged 84
Family announces on Facebook that the musician died in New York City after a long illness. Roy Ayers , the jazz-funk pioneer whose hit Everybody Loves the Sunshine has become a summer staple ...The Guardian - 4h -
Andrew Cuomo Is Said to Be Nearing a Run for Mayor
The former governor, who resigned in disgrace, has not officially entered the New York City mayoral race. But he has spent months laying the groundwork.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
Deal to buy Prince Andrew's business unravels
A financial lifeline for Prince Andrew from the sale of Pitch@Palace seems unlikely to go ahead.BBC News - 5d -
Andrew Cuomo announces run for NYC mayor
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who resigned amid numerous sexual harassment allegations in 2021, is running for New York City mayor.ABC News - 4d -
Andrew Tate: Florida investigation 'absolute communism'
Influencer Andrew Tate slammed the Florida attorney general’s decision to launch an investigation into him and his brother, Tristan, calling the move “absolute communism.” “Absolute communism. I’ve ...The Hill - 20h -
Andrew Tate’s alliance with Trump has been in the making for a long time
Trump’s attempts to intervene in Tate’s rape and human trafficking cases in Romania might seem strange, but their worlds are intimately linked. Ever since I began reporting on Andrew Tate four ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
All the president’s friends, from Natalie Harp and Daniel Penny to Andrew Tate
There are three tried-and-tested strategies for getting into Donald Trump’s inner circle, from adoration to misogyny. There are three tried-and-tested strategies for getting into Donald Trump’s ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Former Governor Andrew Cuomo considering bid for NYC mayor
Former Governor Andrew Cuomo is reportedly considering running for mayor of New York City, just three years after he resigned amid allegations of sexual misconduct. Cuomo hasn't formally entered ...NBC News - Feb. 26 -
Andrew Cuomo seen as possible White House candidate by some Democrats
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is days away from potentially entering the New York City mayor's race. But even before Cuomo is set to make that announcement, some Democrats are already tossing ...The Hill - Feb. 27 -
Florida Gov. DeSantis says Andrew Tate and brother Tristan are not welcome in the state
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday that Andrew and Tristan Tate, the influencer brothers who face charges in Romania of human trafficking and sexual intercourse with a minor, were not welcome ...NBC News - 6d -
What is Andrew Tate accused of and why has he travelled to the US?
The ‘misogynist influencer’ and his brother Tristan were held in Romania by a travel ban after being arrested in late 2022. The self-styled “misogynist influencer” Andrew Tate and his brother, ...The Guardian - 6d -
Andrew Tate, charged with rape and trafficking in Romania, returns to the U.S.
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate, who face charges in Romania including human trafficking and sexual intercourse with a minor, have left for the U.S.NBC News - 6d