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Asking Eric: Grandmother feels neglected by grandkids. Should she say something?
Should she continue to reach out to her step-grandkids who don’t really reach out to her?
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Open AI reportedly stopped staffers from warning about security risks
A whistleblower letter obtained by The Washington Post accuses Open AI of illegally restricting employees from communicating with authorities about the risks their technology may pose. The letter was reportedly sent to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) — the agency that oversees the trading of securities — urging the regulators to review Open AI. According to…
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Open AI is working on new reasoning AI technology
Chat GPT developer Open AI is developing a new kind of reasoning AI models with the project name “Strawberry” that can be used for research, according to a report by Reuters. Strawberry was apparently earlier known by the name “Q” and would be considered a breakthrough within Open AI. The plan is for the new Strawberry…
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Analysts expect weak demand for Apple Vision Pro
On Friday, Apple Vision Pro was launched in Europe. But the analysts do not expect any major sales success. According to research firm IDC, fewer than 500,000 units of the mixed reality headset will be sold in 2024, which is partly due to the high price. Apple’s headset costs $3,499; that corresponds, for example, to almost…
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To Protect Against Wildfires, Insurers Try to Change Construction Standards
Property insurers are trying to force changes in construction standards that they say are necessary to protect against wildfires.
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China’s Economy Slows Sharply as Housing Troubles Squeeze Spending
After a strong start to the year, spending has slumped as a real estate downturn weighs on consumers. Communist Party leaders are meeting this week to discuss what to do about it.
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China Is Holding a Major Meeting on the Economy That You Can’t Watch
President Xi Jinping is presiding over a conclave to draft a new economic program. The stakes are high, but expectations for big changes are modest.
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Burberry Replaces C.E.O. Amid ‘Disappointing’ Results
The British luxury group appointed Joshua Schulman to replace Jonathan Akeroyd, and said it expected earnings to suffer as an industry downturn deepens.
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Election 2024 live updates: Republican National Convention kicking off in Milwaukee
Live updates from the 2024 election campaign trail with the latest news on Trump, Biden and the Republican National Convention.
