In the backseat of a robotaxi named Charcuterie, operated by Cruise, I find myself on an unusually hot day in San Francisco. Sitting next to me is William Riggs, a professor at the University of San Francisco who specializes in self-driving cars. The front seats are unoccupied as the wheel effortlessly steers the car along …
OpenAI, a leader in artificial intelligence, announced the launch of a new version of ChatGPT specifically designed for large businesses. This move brings OpenAI’s offerings closer to those provided by its financial backer, Microsoft. The new version, called ChatGPT Enterprise, offers enhanced security, privacy, and faster access to OpenAI’s technology. Notable early customers include Block, …
New York CNN — Evergrande’s recent bankruptcy filing in the US serves as a cautionary tale about China’s growth-at-all-costs model, which fueled its remarkable economic expansion over the past three decades. For years, Evergrande, formerly one of China’s most successful real estate developers, amassed significant debt as the country’s economy boomed. The demand for housing …
London CNN — The price of bitcoin has declined by nearly 9% since Thursday due to a broader sell-off of risky assets. Investor concerns were exacerbated by reports that Elon Musk’s Space X had sold off the cryptocurrency. According to CoinGlass, a cryptocurrency trading platform, cryptocurrencies have experienced a total loss of $1 billion in …
Earlier this year, during my subway commute, I came across a pair of shoes that were truly repulsive. They were a bizarre combination of a Gucci loafer and an Adidas sneaker, resulting in a design that clashed with both brands. These shoes had a slender black leather upper with Gucci’s signature brass horsebit hardware, three …
CNN — Sage Steele, a prominent anchor on ESPN’s “SportsCenter”, has departed from the network after resolving a lawsuit. Steele had previously made controversial remarks about vaccine mandates, female sports reporters, and former President Barack Obama’s racial identity. Steele joined ESPN in 2007 but was taken off the network’s air in 2021 due to backlash …
Consumer price hikes in Minneapolis accelerated on an annual basis for the first time in over a year, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Consumer Price Index rose by 3.2% for the year through July, compared to a 3% increase in June. Although the annual increase fell short of economists’ …
Ferrari has experienced a significant surge in sales thanks to the demand from wealthy customers for luxurious upgrades and personalized features on their cars. Benedetto Vigna, Ferrari’s CEO, has noted a “stunning” increase in purchases of add-ons by ultra-rich drivers, with some spending tens of thousands of pounds for these extras. Among the popular details …
Over a decade ago, the inventor of the World Wide Web, Tim Berners-Lee, expressed his concern about how tech giants like Facebook were reshaping the internet. He warned that these companies were turning the interconnected web into fragmented islands where users were held captive. Facebook, for example, allowed users to connect with friends and engage …
Margherita Della Valle, the CEO of Vodafone, expressed her satisfaction with the improved performance in almost all European markets, while acknowledging that there is still further to go. The release of these figures comes in the wake of Vodafone’s recent confirmation of plans to merge with Three, a smaller rival, creating the largest mobile network …