The questions ChatGPT shouldn’t answer
The questions ChatGPT shouldn't answer The questions ChatGPT shouldn’t answer If an out-of-control trolley is racing toward four AI engineers, potentially killing them, is it ethical for AI to throw a switch so only one engineer is killed instead? | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge Chatbots canât think, and increasingly I am wondering whether […]
Donald Trump’s tariffs, explained
Donald Trump's tariffs, explained Donald Trump’s tariffs, explained If you live in the US, congratulations â you are now a foot soldier in what has been called âthe dumbest trade war in history.â And if you live in one of the top three countries that trade most with the US (Canada, Mexico, and China), apologies: […]
Intel pushes Ohio chip factory opening to 2030
Intel pushes Ohio chip factory opening to 2030 Intel is delaying the opening of its $28 billion Ohio chip plants yet again. In an update on Friday, Intel executive vice president Naga Chandrasekaran said the company now expects its first factory to begin operations between 2030 and 2031 – years later than its initial plan […]
Meme coins aren’t subject to securities regulations, says SEC
Meme coins aren't subject to securities regulations, says SEC Meme coins aren’t subject to securities regulations, says SEC According to the Securities and Exchange Commission, meme coins don’t meet the requirements to be protected by federal securities law. In new guidance issued on Thursday, the SEC announced that it doesn’t view most meme coins — […]
Elon Musk’s first month of destroying America will cost us decades
Elon Musk's first month of destroying America will cost us decades Elon Musk’s first month of destroying America will cost us decades It would be impressive if it were not so depressing. | Image: Kristen Radtke / The Verge; The National Museum of American Diplomacy Letâs pause and look at what the Elon Musk administration […]
Chase will start blocking Zelle payments over social media
Chase will start blocking Zelle payments over social media Chase Bank is going to make it harder to use Zelle for transactions stemming from social media. In an update to its policy on Zelle, Chase says it may “decline or block” payments related to purchases from social media marketplaces or messaging apps, as spotted earlier […]
The New York Times adopts AI tools in the newsroom
The New York Times adopts AI tools in the newsroom The New York Times has reportedly approved artificial intelligence tools that newsroom staff can use for editing copy, summarizing information, coding, and writing. The publication announced in an internal email that product and editorial staff will receive AI training, according to Semafor, and introduced a […]
Small businesses are already feeling Trump’s tariffs
Small businesses are already feeling Trump's tariffs Small businesses are already feeling Trump’s tariffs President Donald Trump’s tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico are presented by the president and his boosters as a boon to American businesses. If products from China are more expensive, the argument goes, then people will instead buy from counterparts based […]
Apple has started advertising on X again
Apple has started advertising on X again Guess who’s back. Apple has resumed advertising on X for the first time since pausing ads more than a year ago. The company was one of many to halt advertisements over concerns for brand safety following Elon Musk’s purchase of the social network. While X’s approach to content […]
Elizabeth Holmes’ bizarre PR campaign continues
Elizabeth Holmes' bizarre PR campaign continues Elizabeth Holmes’ bizarre PR campaign continues She’s totally different now, she promises. I have heard it said that fame is the most addictive of all drugs. I have been skeptical about this, but Elizabeth Holmes’ ongoing PR saga makes me wonder if it is, in fact, true. Holmes has […]