AI

May 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

Designers and AI: How Ready Are They to Embrace the New Tool?

A new study looks at how graphic designers feel about using AI to create artwork. Instead of simply asking if the technology works, researchers checked how easy it feels and how ready people are to try it. They used two popular ideas from tech research: the Technology Acceptance Model, which s

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May 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

Coinbase Cuts Staff as AI Changes the Game

Coinbase, the biggest U. S. crypto exchange, will let go of about 700 employees—roughly 14 percent of its workforce. The move comes as the company says artificial intelligence is speeding up work, making many tasks faster and less labor‑intensive. CEO Brian Armstrong told staff that the biggest d

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May 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

Coinbase Cuts Staff, Trims for an AI‑Focused Future

Coinbase has decided to reduce its workforce by about 14 percent, roughly 700 employees. The move follows a shift toward artificial intelligence to speed up product delivery and cut costs. The company’s leader explained that engineers can now finish tasks in days that once took weeks. Non‑technical

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May 06 2026CELEBRITIES

From New York Courts to NBA Stardom: How Culture Shaped Andre Drummond

Andre Drummond’s rise in basketball wasn’t instant magic. As a young player, he often stood out for the wrong reasons—tripping, missing shots, and looking out of place on the court. Even his own mother joked about his clumsiness early on. Courtside parents would criticize loudly while other kids mov

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May 06 2026LIFESTYLE

How a small Taiwanese town uses slow snail races to bounce back

Fenglin, a quiet town in Taiwan, has found an unusual way to draw visitors back after a damaging earthquake in 2024. Instead of flashy attractions, it leans into its reputation as a "slow city" with snail races. The idea isn’t to go fast, but to go slow—literally. Since joining the Cittaslow network

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May 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

A New Wave of Adventure Cars for Europe

Europe’s love for outdoor getaways is getting a fresh twist with a vehicle that blends rough terrain skill with street-smart ease. The focus isn’t just on raw power or flashy specs. Instead, it’s about creating a ride that understands real life. Imagine a car that handles potholes like a mountain pa

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May 06 2026EDUCATION

Big Tech Money Fuels USC’s AI Push—But Can Universities Keep Up?

A $200 million donation from a Silicon Valley investor and Nvidia board member is reshaping USC’s future, but the move also highlights a growing divide in higher education. The gift will rename the School of Advanced Computing, fund AI research across disciplines, and help recruit top talent—but cri

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May 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI chatbots playing doctor? Pennsylvania draws the line

Pennsylvania just filed a lawsuit against Character. AI, a company that lets users create and chat with AI personalities. The state says some of these characters were pretending to be real doctors—complete with fake credentials and license numbers. One character named Emilie claimed to be a psychiat

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May 06 2026POLITICS

How Norway's AI Strategy connects to a bigger global shift

Norway is stepping into a global partnership focused on artificial intelligence. The country announced it will join a US-led group called Pax Silica, which aims to make AI supply chains more stable and reliable. This move is part of a larger effort to reduce reliance on China for critical materials.

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May 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI at work: more tasks or more jobs?

Technology has always shaped work. When farm tools got better, fewer farmers were needed—but food got cheaper, and new jobs appeared in towns. Electricity did the same, and so did the internet. Dario Amodei now believes AI could create jobs, not just destroy them. He points to the Jevons Paradox: wh

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