The job market for white-collar workers in the U. S. has slowed down significantly in recent years. This shift is evident in sectors like tech, law, communications, and media, where many professionals are struggling to find new roles despite an overall healthy job market with a 4% unemployment rate in January. The professional and business services sector, which incl...
At this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), AI was the talk of the town. Hollywood has been grappling with the tech, seeing both amazing possibilities and serious threats. Top brass from media, tech, and law firms debated AI’s impact on jobs, creativity, and ethics. Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, was upbeat about AI’s future, touting its use in gaming and visual ef...
In the digital world, it's not just the good guys who evolve. Ransomware, a form of malware that locks your files and demands payment, has come a long way since its 1989 debut. Let’s dive into its history and future. It all started with a floppy disk scare. The “AIDs Trojan” was the first-known ransomware, tricking victims into thinking they might have AIDs. If inst...
In his book, "Risk: The Science and Politics of Fear, " Dan Gardner blamed our risk misjudgments on the 24-hour news cycle. It's messing with our heads, making us think things are riskier than they are. Now, AI is stepping in, set to change everything about how we see risk. AI is like a super intelligence that can predict stuff really well. It might make us think ev...
Last week, Microsoft-owned GitHub launched a new AI platform called Spark. It aims to revolutionize how consumers interact with tech, especially on phones. With Spark, anyone can create 'micro apps', or 'Sparks', instantly tailored to their needs. No more downloading from app stores or waiting for new software. Spark is unique because it allows users to shar...
Lately, photography is stealing the spotlight in contemporary art galleries. The New York Times reports that many U. S. galleries are hosting photography exhibitions, like the Place Gallery in Manhattan showcasing Irving Penn's work from November 15 to December 21. It's not just about displays; big-name art dealers are shifting focus from painting to photography. Ar...
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