Some billionaires now say heavy effort at work might not matter in the future. A tech leader recently claimed that hard work could become worthless as machines and artificial intelligence take over tasks. He argued that talent and long hours will no longer guarantee success because smart software an
Silicon Valley once ignored religion completely. Now, tech companies are asking faith leaders for help with AI ethics. This shift is happening because AI is growing fast and people worry about its impact. At a recent meeting in New York, tech reps from companies like Anthropic and OpenAI sat down wi
Hundreds of engineers at Google DeepMind’s London office decided to form a union after worries that their AI tools are being used by U. S. and Israeli armed forces. The vote, held on May 5, showed 98 % support for recognizing the Communication Workers Union and Unite as their representatives. This c
Companies like Anthropic and OpenAI are suddenly asking religious leaders for advice on making AI behave ethically. This seems odd because Silicon Valley has traditionally viewed organized religion with suspicion. Last week in New York, faith leaders from Christian, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist and other t
A quarterback for the University of Cincinnati’s football team was caught breaking NCAA gambling rules last season. Now, the school faces accusations of knowing about it—and yet, no one at UC is talking. Reports from major news outlets suggest the university was aware, but UC keeps quiet. If they di
Modern software is often built fast, with new tools and AI that focus on how many features can be added quickly. This rush makes systems look good at first but they may break later when the company grows. The founder of a small firm says that many companies think speed is the same as quality, but
Silicon Valley once saw little use for religion. But now, as AI systems spread everywhere, tech giants are asking faith leaders to help decide what’s right and wrong for their machines. Last week, leaders from tech firms like Anthropic and OpenAI sat down with religious groups at a New York event ca
AI is often sold as a magical solution—fast answers, easy profits, and endless possibilities. But that shiny image hides a messy truth. Behind the scenes, giant data centers hum with energy use that rivals small cities. They gobble up water like it’s unlimited, even as local supplies dry up. And the
In Canada, researchers often submit applications to ethics boards before starting a study. These forms normally ask for basic details about the trial, but they rarely prompt investigators to think about who will benefit from the research or how patients will be involved in decisions. The study lo
After the latest Chelsea defeat, people keep saying the club just needs to be patient with its managers. But that’s not the full story. Chelsea has gone through coaches quickly without giving many a real chance to shine. Some left before they could be fired, others were pushed out when the team stop
