Review: 'We Are Your Robots', still tuning
In Ethan Lipton's musings on AI, Mozart has a place alongside humpback whales.
Trump chooses Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Secretary of Labor
A moderate from a swing district, she received support from several unions but narrowly lost her bid for a second term in the House of… Read More »Trump chooses Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Secretary of Labor
British police are quietly withdrawing from the X platform due to concerns about its content
By Andy Bruce (Reuters) – Several British police forces have largely withdrawn from Elon Musk's X social media platform as concerns persist over its role… Read More »British police are quietly withdrawing from the X platform due to concerns about its content
We need a new right to repair for artificial intelligence
There is a growing trend of people and organizations rejecting the unsolicited imposition of AI into their lives. In December 2023, The New York Times… Read More »We need a new right to repair for artificial intelligence
Russia's Medvedev warns the West against discussing nuclear weapons for Ukraine
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Senior Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev said on Tuesday that if the West delivered nuclear weapons to Ukraine, Moscow could view such… Read More »Russia's Medvedev warns the West against discussing nuclear weapons for Ukraine
The Supreme Court wants US input on whether ISPs should be liable for user piracy
Record labels versus ISPs Cox has said that allowing the piracy ruling to stand would “force ISPs to terminate Internet service to households or businesses… Read More »The Supreme Court wants US input on whether ISPs should be liable for user piracy
Chinese police prey on small businesses looking for cash
As municipalities face budget shortfalls, police are crossing provincial borders to collect fines and drain corporate cash. Companies call it a shakedown.
Asian currencies, Chinese stocks hit by Trump tariffs: analysts
(Bloomberg) — Markets are likely to remain under pressure as traders reassess their positions after President-elect Donald Trump announced he would impose trade tariffs on… Read More »Asian currencies, Chinese stocks hit by Trump tariffs: analysts
Margrethe Vestager, the world's top tech agent, makes her departure
Margrethe Vestager, the European Union's antitrust regulator who has put the harms of technology on the global agenda, reflected on a decade of cracking down… Read More »Margrethe Vestager, the world's top tech agent, makes her departure
Trial of controversial Alzheimer's drug halted after disappointing results
Cassava Sciences said the drug did not significantly reduce cognitive decline in 1,900 people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.
Elon Musk confirms he's limiting people's ability to share outside news on X
Elon Musk appears to confirm that his social media company X, formerly Twitter, is throttling traffic to other websites by suppressing posts containing external links.… Read More »Elon Musk confirms he's limiting people's ability to share outside news on X
Nvidia's new AI audio model can synthesize sounds that never existed
At this point, anyone who follows AI research has long been familiar with generative models that can synthesize speech or melodic music based on nothing… Read More »Nvidia's new AI audio model can synthesize sounds that never existed
Trump is threatening a 25% tariff on Canada and Mexico, potentially crippling trade
The president-elect said he would impose the tariff on Day 1 and that it would remain in place until Canada and Mexico stem the flow… Read More »Trump is threatening a 25% tariff on Canada and Mexico, potentially crippling trade
Donald Trump responds to Jack Smith's decision to dismiss felony cases
President-elect Donald Trump responded Monday to special counsel Jack Smith's decision to dismiss the two felony cases against him. “These cases, like all the others… Read More »Donald Trump responds to Jack Smith's decision to dismiss felony cases
Steve Witkoff, Trump's Middle East envoy, has ties to oil-rich countries
Steve Witkoff's involvement with two sovereign wealth funds when he bought and then sold the Park Lane Hotel in Manhattan shows the potential conflicts his… Read More »Steve Witkoff, Trump's Middle East envoy, has ties to oil-rich countries
