Tech Giants Google and Microsoft Fund Key Congressional Staffers in AI Debate

Top Technology Companies Actively Funding Talent for AI Policy Fellowships Major technology companies with substantial stakes in artificial intelligence (AI) are funneling resources through an esteemed non-profit organization to support AI fellows working on policy shaping within key Senate offices. The beneficiaries, already staffed by tech billionaires and other individuals with direct interests in AI …

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The Big Stock Mania: How It Compares to the Dot-Com Bubble

Investors Beware: Don’t Fall for the Hype Over AI Stocks The excitement around AI stocks in the market may be new, but the surge in high-flying tech names is nothing we haven’t seen before. In other words, buyer beware. Analysts warn that the meteoric rise of the “Magnificent Seven” signals troubling similarities to past market …

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Tech-Focused ESG Fund Managers Face AI Blowback Angst

ESG Fund Managers Wary of Big Tech’s AI Bet’s Carbon, High-Return Perspective At Bloomberg, ESG fund managers who turned to big tech as a low-carbon, high-return bet are growing increasingly concerned about the sector’s experimentation with artificial intelligence. “Exposure to AI now represents a short-term risk to investors,” says Marcel Stotzel, a London-based portfolio manager …

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Why Washington is Targeting Apple and Google with Big Bank Regulations

A consumer watchdog in Washington is looking to regulate Big Tech much like it does major banks, which could result in increased scrutiny for popular mobile payment systems operated by Apple (AAPL) and Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL). The proposed rule by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) would mandate that nonbank financial companies dealing with more …

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Get Ready for an Influx of Driverless Cars in America

The Future of Driverless Cars in America: New Cities, New Challenges The future of driverless cars in America is arriving in style, complete with a surfboard and a movie director’s clapboard as part of a promotional booth. Robotaxis have officially made their debut in Los Angeles, and residents were eager to get their hands on …

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Why Artists Must Adapt to AI: Strategies for Winning the Battle

Late last month, OpenAI quietly released the latest version of its image-generating AI program, DALL-E 3. The announcement showcased impressive demos, including a video demonstrating how the technology could create and merchandise a children’s story character based on chat prompts. However, the most significant update came in two sentences at the end, addressing concerns about …

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Unveiling the Seductive World of Erotica and Margaret Atwood: Unraveling the Secrets Behind Meta’s Generative AI

**Editor’s note: This article is a part of The Atlantic’s series on Books3. You can do a database search here, and read about its origins here.** Over the summer, I reported on an extensive collection of more than 191,000 books known as “Books3” that were used without permission by Meta, Bloomberg, and other companies to …

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The UAW Strike: Unveiling the Victorious Participant

Introducing the Jeep Wrangler – a vehicle designed to venture beyond the boundaries of civilization. Its advertisements showcase its ability to conquer rugged terrain and overcome obstacles far away from the familiar highways. While EV chargers may be scarce in remote areas, even the iconic Jeep Wrangler recognizes the need to adapt to modern times. …

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Streaming Reaches a Disheartening and Predictable Outcome: Explore the Future of Streaming Services

The burning question that perplexes content-hungry individuals with a spare hour or two is this: What should I watch? However, in recent years, another question has overshadowed our evening streaming rituals: How do I watch it? Partaking in the delightful act of binging television shows can be surprisingly challenging, requiring some degree of research to …

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