The artificial intelligence (AI) community is abuzz with the release of OpenAI's latest model, the o1. This revolutionary AI can "reason" through complex tasks, solving problems that were once thought impossible for machines to tackle. The model has been trained to handle sophisticated STEM subjects
With the US election looming, the debate around the impact of AI on voting has reached a fever pitch. Recent developments suggest that AI can indeed influence elections, but not in the way we might expect. Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris, paired with AI-generated misinformation, highl
Apple has released Safari Technology Preview 203, touting bug fixes and performance improvements. It includes a laundry list of fixes and updates across various areas. The current release is compatible with machines running macOS Sonoma and the macOS Sequoia beta. Apple claims it's to gather feedb
Imagine a world where your daily life is disrupted because of a targeted attack on the power grid. It's a chilling thought, and yet, extremists have repeatedly tried to make it a reality. But why do they target the grid? And what's the real cost of these failed plots? Two former Marines were sent
Imagine a world where Wall Street banks are unstoppable forces, leveraging artificial intelligence to increase profitability and transform their businesses. Recent years have seen big banks like Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, and JPMorgan Chase ramp up their generative
Apple Intelligence, the tech giant's latest AI-powered feature, made a splash during the recent iPhone 16 reveal. But, as one user discovered, it seems the prerelease version of the software still has a ways to go. Apple Intelligence's ability to identify objects, summarize notifications, and sea
Imagine a peace treaty that's been in place for over four decades, yet its pillars are slowly crumbling. This is the reality of the 1979 peace treaty between Egypt and Israel. The treaty's Article III, subsection two explicitly requires both parties to prevent acts of belligerency, hostility, or vio
Comptroller Brad Lander is stirring up a hornet's nest. He's urging major retailers like Walmart, Costco, and Kroger to start selling the abortion pill mifepristone. He argues that it's not just a matter of women's health, but also good business. Lander points out that New York City's pension funds
Eli Lilly, the pharmaceutical giant known for its diabetes and weight-loss drugs, has made a bold move by appointing insider Lucas Montarce as their new chief financial officer. This comes months after former CFO Anat Ashkenazi left to join Google parent Alphabet. Montarce brings over two decades of
It's been quite the week in the world of business! First up, retail drama queen LL Flooring had a last-minute change of heart about shutting down all its stores. After securing a buyer in private equity firm F9, they signed on to sell their assets and ongoing operations - crisis averted (for now).
