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May
27

Former OpenAI board members say the company can't be trusted to govern itself

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has faced scrutiny against his company since he was reinstated as chief executive in November. Jason Redmond/AFP via Getty Images Former OpenAI board members wrote in The Economist that governments must regulate AI companies.Helen Toner and Tasha McCauley were the only women on the company's board and left in November.Both sup...

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May
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I'm a Google product manager who mentors 10 people a month. Here's how I pick mentees, based on their messages and attitude.

Pandey worked at Amazon and AWS before moving to Google in 2021. Sonakshi Pandey Sonakshi Pandey transitioned from software engineering to solution architecture.Mentoring has sharpened her leadership skills and exposed her to diverse tech fields.She looks for mentees who are self-driven, prepared, and are willing to be honest and vulnerable. This a...

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May
27

I moved to Thailand, started a family, and can't picture ever returning home to Scotland

After living in Southeast Asia for 14 years, Duncan Forgan is still not ready to leave. Aidan Dockery It's been 14 years since Duncan Forgan left Scotland and he's unsure whether he'll ever return home.He says that bad air quality and traffic congestion can make Bangkok a difficult city to live in.But shares four reasons he's continued living in So...

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May
26

A message for Harrison Butker: women shouldn't be shamed over their life choices — no matter what they are, career coach says

Harrison Butker of the Kansas City Chiefs. Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images Harrison Butker defended remarks he made during Benedictine College's graduation ceremony. He encouraged female graduates to forgo professional careers to be homemakers. A career coach said women should be free to make their own choices without shame. Harrison Butker isn'...

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May
26

Shut the back door: Understanding prompt injection and minimizing risk

The bottom line on prompt injection: Take it seriously and minimize the risk, but don’t let it hold you back. Read More

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May
26

The 10 films from the Cannes Film Festival 2024 to look out for this year, including 'Anora' which took the Palme d'Or

Mikey Madison in "Anora." Cannes Film Festival The glitzy Cannes Film Festival annually showcases new movies from around the globe.This year's lineup includes a body horror flick starring Demi Moore and a Donald Trump biopic. The Palme d'Or, the top prize, was won by "Anora." Here are the films  cinephiles should know about. The Cannes Film Festiva...

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May
26

How to watch French Open live streams for free from anywhere

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek hold their 2023 French Open trophies. Quality Sport Images/Getty Images (left); Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports (right) The second Grand Slam of the year is officially here, and the best tennis players from the ATP and WTA tou...

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May
25

Nicki Minaj searched and detained at Amsterdam airport, according to reports

Nicki Minaj. Mike Coppola/Getty Images for MTV Nicki Minaj was detained at an Amsterdam airport for drug possession, according to Dutch outlets.Minaj chronicled the arrest on X, saying the marijuana belonged to her security.Minaj is scheduled to perform in Manchester on Saturday, but the venue has delayed admission. Authorities detained Nicki Minaj...

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May
25

NYC hotel rooms are averaging over $300 a night as many hotels exclusively house migrants, reducing supply during a tourism boom

Midtown Manhattan. Alexander Spatari/Getty Images In 2023, hotel rooms in NYC averaged $301 a night — a record — according to The New York Times.Airbnb and inflation were culprits. But the migrant crisis also played a big role.Dozens of hotels have been converted into migrant shelters, reducing the supply of available rooms. For travelers planning ...

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May
25

The Biden administration is targeting corporate giants in a 'deliberate' antitrust push

President Joe Biden. Saul Loeb via AFP/Getty Images Joe Biden's administration is going after big corporations with antitrust lawsuits.It's an aggressive approach that makes Biden stand out compared to his predecessors.High-profile cases include Live Nation, Google, Apple, Amazon, Meta, as well as non-tech companies. President Joe Biden is really l...

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May
25

The modern CISO: Scapegoat or value creator?

Why keeping pace with the latest technology and ensuring open and honest communications with non-cybersecurity stakeholders is imperative.Read More

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May
25

Nvidia's one weak spot isn't getting better

Nvidia is up against stiff competition in China. NurPhoto / Getty US government restrictions have made it tough for Nvidia to grow its business in China.Nvidia has cut prices for its H20 chip in China amid competition from local chipmakers.Some say demand for Nvidia's H20 is low due to its cost-to-performance ratio and local alternatives. Nvidia is...

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May
25

Mom fined $88,000 after her children collected 72 clams — not seashells — at a California beach

Pismo clams. Spencer Weiner/Getty Images A mother was fined $88,000 after her family collected 72 clams from a California beach.People cannot collect clams without a fishing license in California. A San Luis Obispo County judge later reduced the fine to $500. A California mother received a $88,000 fine after her children collected dozens of clams t...

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May
25

Inside the strange launch of Daylight Computer and first impressions

FEATURE: Picture this: the members of Rusted Root, the one-hit-wonder world music band from the 1990s that’s been haunting us in car commercials and romantic comedies for the past two decades, suddenly decide to reinvent themselves as tech entrepreneurs. They pack their bags, move to San Francisco, and start a computer company. What would the…Read ...

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May
24

Epic Games Store/Fortnite to debut on iOS in UK in 2025 with new competition law

Epic Games will open the Epic Games Store and Fortnite on Apple's iOS in the United Kingdom in the second half of 2025.Read More

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May
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The future of financial analysis: How GPT-4 is disrupting the industry, according to new research

University of Chicago researchers demonstrate GPT-4's remarkable ability to predict corporate earnings, outperforming human analysts and transforming the future of financial statement analysis.Read More

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May
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‘Legitimately dangerous’: Google’s erroneous AI Overviews spark mockery, concern

Now, whether users actually act upon the information provided in these searches remains to be seen — but if they do, it is clearly unwise.Read More

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May
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NCSoft’s Songyee Yoon believes in gaming for a better world | The DeanBeat

Songyee Yoon, president of NCSoft, is one of the rare women leaders at one of the game industry's biggest companies.Read More

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May
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GamesBeat Summit 2024: How to foster community and grow your network

The video game industry is a tough place to be in right now. But that just makes it more important than ever to connect with people and find a sense of community. Influential voices from the gaming community came together for a discussion at GamesBeat Summit 2024 to talk about different ways for people to do that. Moderator and journalist Sarah Par...

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May
24

Alaskan Road Truckers rolls onto consoles on July 11

Green Man Gaming Publishing said Alaskan Road Truckers is coming to Xbox Series S|X and PlayStation 5 on July 11.Read More

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