So why are so many companies still using it? Many decades ago, back in the ‘80s and ‘90s when I was but a lad and still wet behind the ears, there once lived a Human Resources practice called the “Per
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Last week, The Browser Company, a startup that makes the Arc web browser, released a slick new iPhone app called Arc Search. Instead of displaying links, its brand new “Browse for Me” feature reads th
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR OpenAI is said to be developing AI agents that automate even more complex tasks, though their launch timeline remains unknown. One AI agent is said to take ov
Among all the fear, uncertainty and doubt in the wake of generative AI, GitHub has found something that’s surprising: AI is making its developers happier. Software developers have too much to do, said
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Navigation Introduction Everyone knows predictions are difficult—especially about the future. But despite me knowing that, I’m about to tell you—with a lot of confidence—some of the major developments
The circulation of the Atlantic Ocean is heading towards a tipping point that is “bad news for the climate system and humanity”, a study has found. The scientists behind the research said they were sh
"It would be impossible to train today’s leading AI models without using copyrighted materials." Please Sir OpenAI is begging the British Parliament to allow it to use copyrighted works because it's s
SAN FRANCISCO — The first time Julian Chavez got laid off from his job as a digital ad sales rep at web.com didn’t turn him off from the tech industry. Neither did the second time when he was laid off
The real problems are under the water. Click for full-size. I just realized something. The reason many people are skeptical of AI’s potential is because they’re confused about what limits human capabi
Costs are rising, prices are coming down, unit economics are going sideways, and cybersecurity startups must adapt. Cybersecurity SaaS businesses are undergoing several significant changes that will h
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11 min read · 1 hour ago -- Hi all! So, this is going to be a different type of post. I’ve tried to stay a little off the radar personally with my blogs and Twitter account for a lot of reasons. It’s
I’ve been thinking about all these layoffs, and wanted to capture some thoughts and speculations on the causes. Both for the existing ones, and those I think are to come. Economic pressure First, ther
I spent a fair portion of my adult life working for large tech companies. In all my interactions with peers, no other topic caused as much cynicism and angst as the question of performance management
As recent history proves, airborne respiratory infections are not to be trifled with. Now, a new sprayable coating applied to standard air filters might give us a leg up in the war against the pathoge
Study: Germany went into recession last year due to "medical vacations" - KOHA.net THE WORLD Study: Germany went into recession last year due to "medical leave" The reason for last year's recession of
Abstract Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is known as one of the important risk factors for the severity and mortality of COVID-19. Here, we evaluate the impact of T2D and its genetic susceptibility on the sever
Data availability The raw data can be found in Supplement file 2 : Svenson et al . Airborne SARS-CoV-2.csv. References Chu, D. K. et al. Physical distancing, face masks, and eye protection to prevent
But after falling from its blistering pace in 2022, consumer inflation has gotten stubbornly stuck in the 3% range— rising unexpectedly for the last two months even as wholesalers’ prices stay flat or
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Humanity is facing a bizarre new pandemic threat, scientists have warned. Ancient viruses frozen in the Arctic permafrost could one day be released by Earth’s warming climate and unleash a major disea
A total of 44 of the 50 US states worsen inequality by making the wealthy pay a lesser share of their income in taxes than lower income people, a new analysis has found. State and local tax regimes ar
Jan 10, 2024 - Economy Matt Phillips , author of Axios Markets Data: Federal Reserve; Chart: Axios Visuals About 93% of U.S. households' stock market wealth is held by the top 10%. Why it matters: Thi
A new report claims “resounding evidence” shows that high corporate profits are a main driver of ongoing inflation, and companies continue to keep prices high even as their inflationary costs drop. Th
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Jan 10, 2024 - Economy Matt Phillips , author of Axios Markets Data: Federal Reserve; Chart: Axios Visuals About 93% of U.S. households' stock market wealth is held by the top 10%. Why it matters: Thi
The limos have been booked. Hotels have loaded up with champagne. Shops have been converted into pop-up offices for the tech giants. The annual Davos talkfest is about to begin. The collective mood of
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Most humans learn the skill of deceiving other humans. So can AI models learn the same? Yes, the answer seems — and terrifyingly, they’re exceptionally good at it.
A recent study co-authored by researchers at Anthropic, the well-funded AI startup,…
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With COVID-19 cases on the rise once again, everyone seems to either be getting infected or know someone who is. Without the robust data tracking that was available during the public health emergency,
Long-time readers might recall that I have a soft spot for Sokoban: an ancient but timeless computer puzzle game that involves tidying up warehouses by moving heavy crates into their designated spots.
Record heat, record emissions, record fossil fuel consumption. One month out from Cop28, the world is further than ever from reaching its collective climate goals. At the root of all these problems, a
Conversations continue around how artificial intelligence (AI) will change the future of work. To learn how business leaders believe the technology will impact their company, in November, ResumeBuilde
A McDonald’s customer receives his order at a drive-through in Houston, Texas. Brandon Bell/Getty Images Over the holidays, extremely online progressives debated the most important theoretical questio
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Seemingly everyone has come down with at least one bout of illness this winter: sniffles that theoretically pass as “just some bug” if you don’t test for Covid. But there’s a solid chance, with or wit