The Ratings Game: Microsoft could be the cloud sector’s ‘canary in the coal mine,’ even as AI efforts offer promise
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Google streamlines structure to speed up AI efforts
Teams tackling artificial intelligence models unified under leadership of DeepMind founder Demis HassabisFinancial Times - Business - Google -
Microsoft Games Are Having A Major Moment On The PS5 Best-Seller Charts
Microsoft courted controversy earlier this year when it announced it would start bringing formerly Xbox console-exclusive titles to PlayStation, but if the current PSN charts are anything to go by, the strategy seems to be working.A look at the ...GameSpot - Tech - Microsoft -
Early AI Regulation Efforts Get Pushback From All Sides
Colorado, Connecticut and Texas, came together Thursday to argue the case for their proposals as civil rights-oriented groups and the industry play tug-of-war with core components of the legislationInc. - Business -
Microsoft Ups Ante in AI Race With China Through Stake in Abu Dhabi Firm
The $1.5 billion deal between the U.S. tech firm and Abu Dhabi-based G42 signals a pivot for the Gulf state toward WashingtonThe Wall Street Journal - Tech - China -
State Of Decay 2, More Xbox Cloud Games Getting Mouse And Keyboard Support
Xbox Insiders can now try to survive the zombie apocalypse with a mouse and keyboard for State of Decay 2 on Xbox Cloud Gaming. The open-world survival title is one of 14 games getting the additional input support on the service.Spotted by Windows ...GameSpot - Tech -
Mortgage rates are now at the highest level of the year and could still climb
The average rate on the popular 30-year fixed mortgage crossed over 7% on April 1, according to Mortgage News Daily, and it just kept going.NBC News - Top stories - Mortgage -
Nvidia drops 10% as investors see risk in Big Tech shares
US stock markets suffer their worst run since October 2022 as investors pull back from AI betsFinancial Times - Business -
UK inflation could stay near 2% target for three years, says BoE rate-setter
Dave Ramsden’s comments suggest he does not need much more evidence of price growth falling before backing rate cutsFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
4/18: CBS Evening News
Full jury selected for Trump's New York "hush money" trial; Dickey Betts, guitarist for the Allman Brothers Band, dies at 80CBS News - World -
Congress is fast-tracking a bipartisan effort to crack down on TikTok that could lead to passage of a law this month forcing a sale or eventual ban of the Chinese-controlled app in the U.S.
Congress is fast-tracking a bipartisan effort to crack down on TikTok that could lead to passage of a law this month forcing a sale or eventual ban of the Chinese-controlled app in the U.S.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Google Fires 28 Employees Who Protested an Israeli Cloud Contract
The dismissals escalated longstanding tensions between company leaders and activist employees opposed to supplying technology to Israel’s government.The New York Times - Tech - Google -
Biden Shields Millions of Acres of Alaskan Wilderness From Drilling and Mining
The administration has blocked a proposed industrial road needed to mine copper in the middle of the state, and has banned oil drilling on 13 million acres in the North Slope.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Dr Martens’ Ije Nwokorie: would-be saviour of bootmaker’s IPO promise
Shoemaker has issued five profit warnings since private equity firm Permira listed it in London in 2021Financial Times - Business -
Chinese Export Surge Clouds U.S. Hopes of a Domestic Solar Boom
The decision by a Massachusetts solar company to abandon plans to build a $1.4 billion U.S. factory highlights the risks amid a flood of Chinese clean energy exports.The New York Times - Business -
Chinese Export Surge Clouds U.S. Hopes of a Domestic Solar Boom
The decision by a Massachusetts solar company to abandon plans to build a $1.4 billion U.S. factory highlights the risks amid a flood of Chinese clean energy exports.The New York Times - Top stories -
Nicolas Jackson’s promise hindered by tyranny of expectations at Chelsea | Jonathan Liew
Forward, who faces Manchester City in the FA Cup on Saturday, has managed a debut season goal tally up there with big names. The pure poacher’s instinct. The understanding of timing and angles, the striker’s sixth sense for exactly where the ball ...The Guardian - World -
Sunak rejects offer of youth mobility scheme between EU and UK
Labour also turns down European Commission’s proposal, which would have allowed young Britons to live, study and work in EU. Rishi Sunak has rejected an EU offer to strike a post-Brexit deal to allow young Britons to live, study or work in the ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
UK rejects EU free movement for young people offer
The EU Commission said UK and EU citizens under 30 should be able to work or study for up to four years.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
‘I hope she will do it’: Iga Swiatek backs Emma Raducanu to win more titles
World No 1 beats Raducanu 7-6 (2), 6-3 at Stuttgart OpenSwiatek will face Elena Rybakina in semi-finalEmma Raducanu’s progress in the Stuttgart Open was halted in straight sets by the world No 1, Iga Swiatek.. The Polish four-time grand slam ...The Guardian - World -
U.S. Limits Deadly Mining Dust as Black Lung Resurges
Federal regulation capping toxic airborne silica has been decades in the making. The delay has cost miners dearly.The New York Times - Health -
Stardew Valley Update 1.6.4 Patch Notes: New Mines and Fish Frenzies
A surprise new Stardew Valley update has just dropped and it's filled to the brim with some exciting features, balance changes, quality-of-life tweaks, and much more. The 1.6.4 patch comes almost a month after solo developer Eric “ConcernedApe” ...GameSpot - Tech -
Why buying stocks in this hot sector may turn out to be a money-losing bet
The semiconductor industry has been soaring; that won’t last forever.MarketWatch - Business -
"CBS Evening News" headlines for Thursday, April 18, 2024
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."CBS News - Top stories -
Evening Report — House passes foreign aid bill with help from Dems
A quick recap of the day and what to look forward to tomorrow {beacon} s Evening Report © The Hill, Allison Robbert House passes foreign aid bill with help from Dems The GOP-controlled House advanced an expansive foreign aid package Friday ...The Hill - Politics -
Clippers may face uphill battle before playoffs even start
Leonard last played in a game on March 31, Sunday against Dallas will be three weeks since his last game.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
"CBS Evening News" headlines for Friday, April 19, 2024
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Margaret Brennan."CBS News - Top stories -
The radical repricing of US interest rates
Financial markets and the Fed are searching for a convincing economic storyFinancial Times - World -
Critical mineral mining is key to the green transition, but experts warn reputational risks remain
Critical mineral mining is important to the green transition, but the mining industry's poor reputation is creating investment barriers.CNBC - Business -
Claudia Winkleman on swearing, success and secrets: ‘I had to sign a contract promising not to sing’
With three hit shows – Strictly, The Traitors and the returning The Piano – Claudia Winkleman is TV’s hottest presenter. She talks about being tone deaf, being a style icon … and why she’s allergic to praise. Claudia Winkleman is convinced she ...The Guardian - World -
Jake Paul offers Jorge Masvidal, Nate Diaz $10 million for MMA fight
Jake Paul is dead serious about making his MMA debut for PFL.Yahoo Sports - Sports - Boxing -
GOP impeachment efforts hit brick wall
Republican impeachment efforts against President Biden and his Cabinet appear to have hit a brick wall after the Senate swiftly dismissed articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Senators dismissed a pair of ...The Hill - Politics -
Microsoft Makes High-Stakes Play in Tech Cold War With Emirati A.I. Deal
Microsoft said it would invest $1.5 billion in G42, an Emirati company with ties to China, as Washington and Beijing maneuver to secure tech influence in the Persian Gulf.The New York Times - Tech - Microsoft -
Playing a shell game on aid to Ukraine
Conservatives should oppose sending any more aid to Ukraine until President Biden presents a plan to end the war and Congress comes up with an honest, fiscally responsible way to ensure that our aid is responsibly distributed.The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Cybersecurity Venture Market Rebounds With Tailwind From AI
While startups across most sectors face a difficult fundraising environment, cybersecurity startups are showing signs of life, thanks in part to their sector’s ties to artificial intelligence.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Meta's newest AI-powered chatbots are impressive — and bizarre
CEO Mark Zuckerberg's newest AI-powered Meta AI agents started venturing into social media this week to engage with real people.CBS News - Top stories -
The Taylor Swift Album Leak’s Big AI Problem
When The Tortured Poets Department leaked, some Taylor Swift fans swore it must be AI. Expect that to be a common refrain.Wired - Tech -
A Wave of AI Tools Is Set to Transform Work Meetings
An AI-powered wearable from startup Limitless promises to make meetings more productive. It’s the beginning of a wider transformation of human interactions.Wired - Tech -
Massive AI Growth Outpacing U.S. Power Capacity
Tech leaders and electricalgrid executives lament the obstacles to connecting power-draining data centers to utility networks.Inc. - Business -
Google Revamps Its Corporate Structure Around AI
The tech giant is making a series of transformers-like organizational changesto streamline its divisions around AI, moves evenOptimus Prime would envy.Inc. - Business - Google -
US interest rate setter says 'no hurry' to cut
A key member of the US central bank, Raphael Bostic, tells the BBC rates might only ease "at the end of 2024".BBC News - Top stories