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Why a home equity loan could be better than a HELOC this January

There's a strong case to be made for choosing a home equity loan over a HELOC this month. Here's what to consider.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Microsoft expects to spend $80 billion on AI-enabled data centers over next 12 months

Microsoft plans to spend $80 billion in fiscal 2025 on the construction of data centers that can handle artificial intelligence workloads, the company said in a Friday blog post.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Meta Deleted Its Controversial AI Profiles. Here’s Why.

Meta still has plans to use AI to drive engagement on its platforms, though.

Inc. - Jan. 3

Jeff Bezos says everything on Earth is better than it was 50 years ago—except for 1 thing

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos says the "good old days" are a myth, and everything is getting better — except for the state of Earth's natural environment.

CNBC - Jan. 3

A Book App Used AI to ‘Roast’ Its Users. It Went Anti-Woke Instead

One year-end summary from Fable, a social app where people share what books they read, told the user, “Don’t forget to surface for the occasional white author, OK?”

Wired - Jan. 3

Apple AI alert falsely claimed Luke Littler had already won darts final

An AI-generated notification says the teen has won the tournament before the final is even played.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Paul Goldschmidt, joining Yankees, says of his 2024 season with Cardinals: ‘I’m better than this’

Paul Goldschmidt went through a miserable first four months last year, including a career-worst 0-for-32 slide that ended with a May 11 ninth-inning single to avoid his first five-strikeout game.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Debt consolidation loan vs. debt consolidation program: Which will be better in 2025?

Both options can help you pay off your credit card debt faster, but one may be a better choice than the other now.

CBS News - Jan. 3

How Meta’s latest research proves you can use generative AI to understand user intent

By thinking about recommendation as a generative problem, you can tackle it from new angles and use LLMs to better understand user intent.

VentureBeat - Jan. 3

Andrew Garfield on weepie rom-com We Live in Time: ‘I love that this film wears its heart on its sleeve’

Take a hanky to this film – you’ll laugh and you might well cry. Andrew Garfield and the director John Crowley talk about portraying grief on screen so it rings true. It’s no spoiler to say that We ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Could Better Security Have Stopped the New Orleans Terror Attack?

City officials were warned in 2019 that the bollards designed to block vehicles did “not appear to work.” They were being fixed when a truck rammed through Bourbon Street on Wednesday.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Editors at Science Journal Resign En Masse Over Bad Use of AI, High Fees

Members of the Elsevier-published Journal of Human Evolution quit, citing AI production processes introducing errors, high author fees, and concerns over editorial independence.

Wired - Jan. 2

Taco Bell using AI voice to take orders at drive-thru

Fast food chain Taco Bell is turning to artificial intelligence to meet the demand of its drive-thru customers. The technology is said to cut the wait for an order by 29 seconds and improve ...

CBS News - Jan. 2

New Yankees 1B Paul Goldschmidt looking to bounce back from down 2024 season: 'I’m better than this'

Paul Goldschmidt was introduced as the newest member of the Yankees on Thursday, saying he's hopeful he'll bounce back from his down season in 2024.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Gracie Mansion Intruder Films Himself During New Year’s Break-In

A man jumped a fence early on New Year’s Day, entered the New York mayor’s official residence and stole a Christmas ornament, the police said. The mayor, Eric Adams, was not there.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

How Congress dropped the ball on AI safety

After two years of congressional deliberation on artificial intelligence, we need more than careful analysis — we need decisive action.

The Hill - Jan. 2

Nvidia’s Market Value Got a $2 Trillion Boost in the AI rally of 2024

The AI chipmaker recorded the largest market cap increase of any publicly listed company in 2024, nearly tripling in value to $3.28 trillion by the end of the year.

Inc. - Jan. 2

As New Cybersecurity Threats Loom, AI Defenses Get Popular

New defenses are increasingly popular and saving companies money.

Inc. - Jan. 2

Canceling the apocalypse? What can we learn from films set in 2025

From monsters fighting robots to a grim look at a decaying healthcare system, past movies set in this new year offer a mixed outlook on what’s to come. The year 2025: It certainly has that ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Ridley Scott is a genius film-maker who can do anything – even start a political crisis in Malta

It wouldn’t be a press tour without the Gladiator II director saying something contentious, and now he’s managed to upset big cheeses on the Mediterranean island. For a while, it looked as if ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Can France become a global AI powerhouse?

Momentum has been slowing but the country boasts enviable technical skills and a burgeoning entrepreneurial culture

Financial Times - Jan. 2

How marketing pushed these three indie films into box office hits

Despite major obstacles, some indie films thrived this year. Yes, they were artistically accomplished, but inventive ad campaigns also helped draw in crowds.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 2

Nvidia invested $1bn in AI deals in 2024

Group emerges as crucial backer of start-ups seeking to gain from the tech revolution its chips are powering

Financial Times - Jan. 1

Things have to get worse to get better

Voters can’t be sold on change until their nation is in acute trouble