Two sharply different visions of AI were platformed on stage at the Mobile World Congress trade show on Monday. The true believer’s case for the technology’s potential — to merge with and transform human life for the better — was offered up by futurist and singularity priest Ray Kurzweil, who also has a research role […]
GaudiLab / Shutterstock.com Picture this: You’re sipping coffee in your favorite spot, your laptop’s open, and you’re diving into work that excites you—on your own terms. That’s the allure of freelance jobs. Whether you’ve always dreamed of being a freelance writer or you’re interested in tackling other types of online freelance work, freelancing gives you […]
The world of points, miles and credit cards can be complex — full of potentially confusing terms and unfamiliar abbreviations. That’s what makes a card like the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card such a precious commodity, with its simplicity in redeeming miles and a number of valuable airline and hotel transfer partners. While it’s […]
Could a partial month-long truce between Russia and Ukraine be the key to unlocking a lasting peace between the two sides? President Emmanuel Macron of France believes so and he floated the idea during Sunday’s summit of European leaders in London. In an interview with Le Figaro newspaper, he proposed a four-week truce “in the […]
Inter Miami CF head coach Javier Mascherano lashed out at referee Joe Dickerson’s decision to show Ian Fray a red card after the final whistle was blown in his team’s 4-1 win over Houston Dynamo FC on Sunday, labeling the action as worrying. Following the end of the game at Shell Energy Stadium, Dynamo player […]
The author of California’s SB 1047, the nation’s most controversial AI safety bill of 2024, is back with a new AI bill that could shake up Silicon Valley. California state Senator Scott Wiener introduced a new bill on Friday that would protect employees at leading AI labs, allowing them to speak out if they think […]
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Pope Francis is alert after suffering two episodes of “acute respiratory failure” on Monday afternoon, the Vatican has said. Doctors were forced to intervene to clear mucus from the Pope’s lungs, an update from the Holy See said, though it said he was alert throughout. The 88-year-old pontiff has resumed the use of an oxygen […]
Google announced Monday a series of changes to its widgets system on Android that will make it easier for app developers to reach their users. Widgets, which offer at-a-glance views of an app’s most important information — like the day’s weather or upcoming meetings on your calendar — are a key aspect of Android home […]
Chay_Tee / Shutterstock.com You’ve probably accepted the fact that you can’t live without your smartphone, even if it is an extra expense on top of your other bills. Of course, if you use your phone wisely, it could turn out to be a great investment. That little phone might be small, but it can make […]