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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 - 4d -
James Reason, Who Used Swiss Cheese to Explain Human Error, Dies at 86
Mistakes happen, he theorized, because multiple vulnerabilities in a system align — like the holes in cheese — to create a recipe for disaster.The New York Times - 4d -
Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte appears by video link in Hague accused of crimes against humanity – live
Duterte faces charges over his years-long campaign against drug users and dealers that rights groups say killed tens of thousands. The people who bought ex-president Duterte to justice ...The Guardian - 3d -
Cuban human rights groups worry about shutting down amid lack of U.S. funding
The cuts have shocked pro-democracy groups that monitor prisoners in Cuba, which have been the sole providers of information about political prisoners, including their health conditions.NBC News - 3d -
AI that can match humans at any task will be here in five to 10 years, Google DeepMind CEO says
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis said he thinks artificial general intelligence, or AGI, will emerge in the next five or 10 years.CNBC - 7h -
Where has the left’s technological audacity gone? | Leigh Phillips
The belief that technology will usher in a golden age for humanity is in vogue once more with billionaires. But can the left offer its own vision for the future?. Techno-optimism – the belief that ...The Guardian - 6d -
All HHS workers given $25,000 voluntary buyout offer, source says
All employees in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services were notified Friday of the option to voluntarily resign in exchange for a $25,000 payment.CBS News - Mar. 8 -
How a journalist saved a woman who walked into the sea
Linda Sinclair has been recognised by the Royal Humane Society and Police Scotland for the rescue in Orkney.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
Syria leader vows to hunt down those responsible for bloodshed
The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said 830 civilians had been killed.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
Philippines ex-leader Duterte on plane to The Hague after arrest
The ICC accuses him of "crimes against humanity" in a drugs crackdown that left thousands dead.BBC News - 6d -
Whole families dead in recent Syria violence, says UN
The UN human rights office has verified the killing of 111 civilians in the coastal region, but says the actual figure is far higher.BBC News - 6d -
Philippines’ ex-president Duterte sent to The Hague over drug war killings
Former leader arrested on International Criminal Court warrant over alleged crimes against humanityFinancial Times - 6d -
The Rush Is on for Oregon Truffles
Pete Wells joins the pack of dogs and humans trying to sniff out these culinary treasures.The New York Times - 6d -
Philippines' Duterte in The Hague after ICC arrest over drug war
Duterte, who led a "drug war" that killed thousands, was arrested for alleged crimes against humanity.BBC News - 5d -
UN experts accuse Israel of sexual violence and 'genocidal acts' in Gaza
Israel strongly rejects the findings of the report and accuses the UN Human Rights council of antisemitism.BBC News - 4d -
Apparent mass killing site, dozens of shoes found in Mexico
A group of citizens, helped by an anonymous tip, found dozens of shoes, heaps of clothing and what appeared to be human bone fragments.CBS News - 3d -
US imposes restrictions on Thai officials for deporting Uyghurs to China
Trump administration makes first move to call out human rights abuses by BeijingFinancial Times - 2d -
Musk says first mission to Mars will launch next year
The billionaire says an unmanned mission by his SpaceX "Starship" vehicle will be followed by human landings as early as 2029.BBC News - 2d -
19 Powerful Quotes on Courage and Vulnerability From Brené Brown
This influential workplace thought leader’s insights on human nature go way beyond the power of vulnerability.Inc. - 2d -
AI nurses: Staffing solution for hospitals or a threat to quality care?
The next time you get a call about an upcoming medical appointment you may not be talking to a humanABC News - 1d -
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 -
HHS sends all employees a $25,000 voluntary buyout offer
Health and Human Services employees were offered voluntary buyouts to resign from their jobs on Friday night, according to a person who received the email and an administration official.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
For Patients Needing Transplants, Hope Arrives on Tiny Hooves
Some scientists are confident that organs from genetically modified pigs will one day be routinely transplanted into humans. But substantial ethical questions remain.The New York Times - 6d -
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 - 6d -
Fired pregnant federal workers grapple with stress of losing insurance and looking for work
Emily Erroa was eight months pregnant when she found out she was being fired from her human resources job at the Department of Energy.NBC News - 6d -
Philippines’ Ex-President Duterte Arrested Under I.C.C. Warrant
Rodrigo Duterte, the former Philippine president, was arrested on Tuesday in Manila and was flown to The Hague to face International Criminal Court charges of crimes against humanity.The New York Times - 6d -
Alibaba's Tsai discusses AI's potential: 'Equity research analysts can be completely replaced'
"Mundane research" can be done by machines, but human beings will still play a role, Alibaba's Chairman Joe Tsai said Wednesday at CNBC’s CONVERGE LIVE.CNBC - 5d -
Syria Violence Marked by Sectarian and Revenge Killings, War Monitor Says
The Syrian Network for Human Rights said armed groups and foreign fighters aligned with the government but not integrated into it were largely responsible for the sectarian violence.The New York Times - 5d -
A Chilling Scream, Then the Discovery of 53 Dead and Dying Migrants
Prosecutors in San Antonio are putting human smugglers on trial, as legal avenues into the United States are closed off and dangers to undocumented migrants may be rising.The New York Times - 3d -
Otega Oweh game-winner reactions: Kentucky tops Oklahoma in thrilling SEC tournament win
"There's not a lot of human beings walking on the planet actually that can (do that)," Kentucky head coach Mark Pope said of Otega Oweh's game-winner.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Israel accused of genocidal acts and sexual violence in Gaza by U.N. experts
United Nations-backed human rights experts accused Israel of the use of sexual, reproductive and other gender-based violence in its war with Hamas in Gaza.NBC News - 3d -
RFK Jr. spends his first month at HHS downplaying vaccines and targeting food additives
A month into his role as health and human services secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s moves on vaccines have worried health experts.NBC News - 3d -
Duterte Appears in Court in The Hague via Video After Arrest
The former leader of the Philippines has been charged with crimes against humanity after thousands of civilians were killed during his time in office.The New York Times - 2d -
‘Everybody does it’: Why we all love a good gossip, from The White Lotus, to books and podcasts
Sharing secrets is a natural human instinct – and the boom in audio is providing new platforms for the juiciest stories. In the latest series of The White Lotus , childhood best friends Laurie, ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump is tackling every ‘emergency’ except the important one — climate change
While Team Trump dwells inside their bubble of false facts and alternative realities, the rest of America is experiencing a relentless succession of tragedies. The human and economic costs are ...The Hill - 5h -
A UN rights expert blasts the impact of US aid cuts on Myanmar
An independent human rights expert says Myanmar’s people are already feeling the “crushing impact” from the “sudden, chaotic withdrawal” of U.S. and other humanitarian aidABC News - 5h -
Want to Live Longer, Healthier, and Happier? Then Cultivate Your Social Connections
Chronic loneliness can increase cortisol and inflammation and weaken your immune system, says social scientist Kasley Killiam. She argues it’s time to accept that good quality social connections ...Wired - Mar. 7 -
In "Mickey 17," Bong Joon Ho recycles Robert Pattinson and his old ideas
The director's follow-up to his Oscar-winning "Parasite" has a human lab rat dying over and over again to serve a space colony ruled by a scheming Mark Ruffalo.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 7 -
Switzerland told it must do better on climate after older women’s ECHR win
Council of Europe says Swiss government failing to respect human rights court’s ruling on emissions. Europe live – latest updates The Swiss government has been told it must do more to show ...The Guardian - Mar. 7
