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Be mean to me, ChatGPT: People are turning to AI chatbots for 'tough love' and motivation

People are asking ChatGPT for tough love to motivate them to be productive. Here's what a clinical psychologist says about the tactic.

Business - CNBC - October 25

Alibaba’s stock turns lower as investments to meet AI demand hurt profitability

Alibaba’s stock knee-jerked up after earnings then reversed lower, as revenue missed expectations and ’aggressive’ investments on AI capabilities weighed on profitability.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Why an AI Pioneer Worries It Could Turn Against Us

Yoshua Bengio, one of the ‘godfathers of AI,’ has a list of concerns about the rapid, potentially harmful evolution of the technology.

Business - Inc. - 5 hours ago

At least 17 people killed in Israeli strike on school turned shelter in Nuseirat

Deaths in central Gaza come as Al Jazeera accuses Israel of targeting its journalists working in the war zone. Middle East crisis – live updates At least 17 people, nearly all women and ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

The images of Spain’s floods weren’t created by AI. The trouble is, people think they were

The rapid growth of ‘AI slop’ – content created by artificial tools – is starting to warp our perception of what is, or could be, real. My eye was caught by a striking photograph in the most recent ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Palestinian officials say an Israeli strike on a school-turned-shelter in Gaza has killed 16 people

World - ABC News - October 24

‘Who do people like me turn to?’ I am 70 with absolutely no emergency or retirement savings. So now what?

Have an issue with your financial adviser or looking for a new one? Email questions or concerns to picks@marketwatch.com. We’ll have financial advisers weigh in.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Science Says People With High Emotional Intelligence Use This Sentence to Instantly Turn a Painful Argument Into a Productive Conversation

When you disagree, a sentence starter like “That’s so interesting” immediately changes the tone—and the outcome.

Business - Inc. - November 1

Do people become less sociable with age? Not me – I’ve barely stopped since turning 90 | Sheila Hancock

Scientists think there may be benefits for older people who step back. I prefer to have ‘thank you and goodbye’ parties with my dearest friends. Some researchers at a Royal Society symposium, ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

‘People don’t get the power of the podcast. But Trump does’: broadcaster-turned-investor Harry Stebbings

The twentysomething podcaster and venture capitalist talks about his $400m investment fund, his mum – and the power of new media to influence politics. If you’re going to discuss the significance ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

AI could cause ‘social ruptures’ between people who disagree on its sentience

Leading philosopher says issue is ‘no longer one for sci-fi’ as dawn of AI consciousness is predicted for 2035. Significant “social ruptures” between people who think artificial intelligence ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Is this economy turning against cities?

The economic effects of the pandemic on the urban real estate market are well known: spiking rents and mortgage rates, a large dip in sales, and an overall mismatch between housing supply and ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

The Conservatives’ deepening turn to the right

Kemi Badenoch’s task is to restore the party’s appeal to Britain at large

Business - Financial Times - November 3

Daisy The AI Granny Is Probably This Year’s Best AI

AI use cases matter, and If you’re looking for one to learn from, look no further

Business - Inc. - 1 hour ago

Infrastructure is destiny in the AI era

It’s increasingly clear that building more data centers and power plants will catalyze a reindustrialization of the U.S. that benefits the entire country.

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Beware the AI bureaucrats

It’s not killer robots we should be worried about, but the automated plumbers of the information network

Business - Financial Times - October 26

AI Slop Is Flooding Medium

The blogging platform Medium is facing an influx of AI-generated content. CEO Tony Stubblebine says it “doesn’t matter” as long as nobody reads it.

Tech - Wired - October 28

This Is a Glimpse of the Future of AI Robots

Physical Intelligence, a well-funded startup chasing breakthroughs in robotic intelligence, has developed a robot capable of doing various household chores remarkably well.

Tech - Wired - October 31

How to Navigate the AI Minefield

Watch out for these three AI concerns: ethics, legal and cybersecurity

Business - Inc. - November 3

Trump and the future of AI regulation

New Jersey’s governor Phil Murphy discusses his state’s tech landscape and prospects under Donald Trump’s second presidential term

World - Financial Times - November 14

Is ‘working people’ working for Labour?

Plus what to expect from the ‘bazooka’ Budget

As the World Turns, So Do These Cameras

Whirling 360-degree photo booths have gone from red carpets to bat mitzvahs to tourist sites like the Cradle of Humankind.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 26

Shipping containers are turning Islamabad into ‘Containeristan’

Steel containers used to stop political demonstrations are an eyesore in Pakistan’s verdant capital city

World - Financial Times - November 5

The Sculpture That Sophie Thatcher, the Star of “Heretic,” Wears as a Necklace

The star of “Heretic” doesn’t always wear the piece made by her twin sister, but keeps it close.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 13

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