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Trump Cuts Target Next Generation of Scientists and Public Health Leaders
A core group of so-called disease detectives, who track outbreaks, was apparently spared. But other young researchers are out of jobs.The New York Times - Feb. 18 -
OpenAI launching GPT-4.5, its next general-purpose large language model
Last month CNBC reported that OpenAI was in discussions on a $40 billion funding round at a $340 billion valuation.CNBC - 19h -
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 -
Trump fires top general in Pentagon shake-up
The new defence secretary earlier accused Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff CQ Brown of having a "woke" focus.BBC News - 6d -
The Latest: Polls open in Germany in crucial general election
German voters are heading to the polls for a national electionABC News - 5d -
Trump wants generals involved in Afghanistan withdrawal fired
President Trump said “every single one” of the military generals involved in the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan should be fired, seated next to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a Cabinet ...The Hill - 1d -
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 - 1d -
The Perfect Girl Next Door
How do you live your mediocre life in the shadow of a hipster goddess?The New York Times - 4d -
ESPN plans to add user-generated content to upcoming 'flagship' streaming service
ESPN plans to add user-generated content features in its upcoming streaming application, which will cost either $25 or $30 per month, sources say.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
Navy seeks new generation of skilled workers to ramp up submarine production
While the president is cutting jobs, a search is on for a new generation of workers to build nuclear submarines. The Navy has ordered 29 nuclear subs, and the company that makes them has school ...CBS News - Feb. 20 -
ChatGPT-generated op-eds appeared in mainstream Latin American media outlets
Chinese propagandists used ChatGPT to write and translate op-eds that they successfully planted in Spanish-language news outlets last fall, researchers said Friday.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Jaguars agree to terms to hire Rams' James Gladstone as new general manager
Gladstone has spent the past four years as the Rams' director of scouting strategy.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Retired general says Trump Pentagon firings 'extremely destabilizing'
Retired Gen. George Casey said Sunday that recent Pentagon firings by President Trump are “extremely destabilizing” to the military. “That’s extremely destabilizing at — at a time that’s a lot ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump’s Frustration With Generals Led to Picking Dan Caine for Joint Chiefs Chairman
Lt. Gen. Dan Caine, a retired three-star Air Force officer, quickly moved up the list of candidates to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.The New York Times - 4d -
How much was generated in 1st month of NYC congestion pricing
From Jan. 5, the first day of the program, to Jan. 31, tolls from the congestion pricing program generated $48.66 million, according to the MTA.ABC News - 3d -
Generation K: The disturbing rise of ketamine abuse among young people
Increasing numbers of young people are using the drug, experts say. The health impacts can be catastrophic.BBC News - 3d -
Call Of Duty Uses Generative AI For Some Content, Activision Admits
An update to the Call of Duty HQ page on Steam confirms that Activision's development teams do in fact use "generative AI tools" as a means to "help develop some in-game assets.". About a year ago, ...GameSpot - 3d -
Black Altadena family spanning generations lost 20 homes in LA wildfires
The Benn family fled the South in the 1950s, laying down roots in Altadena. Now, they face an uncertain future.CBS News - 2d -
Generation X is ready for senior living. Here’s what they want.
Retirement communities are courting members of Gen X, who will outnumber baby boomers in 2028.MarketWatch - 2d -
Alibaba makes AI video generation model free to use globally
Open-source AI tech has been thrown into the spotlight since Chinese firm DeepSeek rattled global markets in January.CNBC - 2d -
Christian Pulisic docuseries exemplifies USMNT’s mostly silent golden generation
The Milan star’s nine-episode turn on Paramount+ is most notable in that it reveals anything about the player at all. Deep into the third and most recent episode of the Paramount+ docuseries on ...The Guardian - 2d -
What an AI-generated video of Gaza reveals about Trump tactics
US President Donald Trump sparked a social media frenzy when he posted a video of Gaza generated by artificial intelligence on his site Truth Social. Marianna Spring has been analysing the online ...BBC News - 1d -
Trump solicitor general nominee: Ignoring courts conceivable in 'extreme cases'
President Trump’s nominee for solicitor general said in his confirmation hearing Wednesday that there are “extreme cases” where it is conceivable that an elected official could defy a court order. ...The Hill - 1d -
Tubi Is Not the Next Netflix. It’s Something Better
The ad-supported service is home to the biggest content library of any streamer. So why is Tubi still considered a social punching bag?Wired - Feb. 20 -
Which N.H.L. Star Will Be Traded Next?
One month after shocking the hockey world by trading for Mikko Rantanen, the Hurricanes could consider dealing him again.The New York Times - 3d -
What it's like living next door to Albert Square
Explosions and super fans - Borehamwood residents on 40 years of living next door to EastEnders.BBC News - Feb. 19 -
Your Next Pet Could Be a Glowing Rabbit
Biohacker Josie Zyner’s new company, Los Angeles Project, is creating a new generation of gene-edited pets.Wired - Feb. 19 -
Next Likely Chancellor Promises a Tougher Germany
Friedrich Merz, whose conservative party is ahead in polls before Sunday’s election, sees an “epochal rupture” with a United States that is more aligned with Russia.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Move over H5N1: The next pandemic is already here
The widespread use of antibiotics in industrial animal agriculture is contributing to the rise of antibiotic resistance, with over 35,000 Americans expected to die this year from a preventable ...The Hill - 6d -
What's next in the Eric Adams corruption case
The federal corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams remains intact, for now. On Friday, a judge put the Justice Department's request to dismiss the charges on hold. He's appointed an ...CBS News - 6d -
Everybody wants Usyk - what next for the heavyweights?
BBC Sport takes a look at what could happen next in the heavyweight boxing scene as Anthony Joshua, Daniel Dubois, Oleksandr Usyk and Joseph Parker chase new opponents.BBC News - 5d -
Merz Appears Poised to Be Germany’s Next Chancellor
Exit polls suggest that Friedrich Merz, the candidate for the conservative Christian Democrats who has vowed to bring stronger leadership in Europe, will be Germany’s next leader. The hard-right ...The New York Times - 4d -
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Amazon's Souped-Up Alexa+ Arrives Next Month
Alexa+ will cost $20 a month but will be free for Amazon Prime members. It'll eventually arrive on nearly every Alexa device the company has shipped.Wired - 1d -
Use Apple Invites to Organize Your Next Event
Apple’s new event planning app lets you gather friends and family in one place—even if they’re on Android.Wired - 3h -
Xbox Pushes Ahead With Muse, a New Generative AI Model. Devs Say ‘Nobody Will Want This’
One developer responds to the release of Muse: “We are implicitly empowering a class of people who own these tools and don’t give a fuck about how they reshape our lives.”Wired - Feb. 19 -
Tens of thousands could be held in illegal scam compounds in Myanmar, Thai police general says
Head of anti-trafficking agency says dozens of Chinese criminal gangs were running the centres. Tens of thousands of people could be living inside illegal scam compounds in Myanmar that have ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
TVs at HUD Played an AI-Generated Video of Donald Trump Kissing Elon Musk’s Feet
On Monday morning, TV sets at the headquarters of the Department of Housing and Urban Development played the seemingly AI-generated video on loop, along with the words “LONG LIVE THE REAL KING.”Wired - 3d -
Hume launches new text-to-speech model Octave that generates custom AI voices with adjustable emotions
Hume emphasized its Octave TTS pricing is around half the cost of the competing offering from AI voice creation startup ElevenLabs.VentureBeat - 2d
