Via shrugs off tepid open to end first day of trading slightly above IPO price
Transit tech software startup Via had its IPO debut on Friday, starting at below offering price before rising to close at nearly $50.
Debates over AI consciousness are a trap
“Runaway” AI, “rogue” agents, and “autonomous” actors—the current rhetoric would have you believe that AI agents are not only awake and aware, but angry at their creators. Prominent tech leaders such as Demis Hassabis, Dario Amodei, and Sam Altman push for regulation of these seemingly “superhuman” systems, while a separate faction, led by policy organizations…
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Pilot union urges FAA to reject Rainmaker’s drone cloud-seeding plan
Rainmaker wants to use flares to seed clouds – the airline pilots’ union says it won’t be safe.
Could a Universal Translator Soon Be a Reality? Apple, Meta, and Google Are All Working on It.
Universal translators show up in science fiction like “Star Trek” as gadgets that can translate any language.
Why the Oracle-OpenAI deal caught Wall Street by surprise
The $300B deal is a reminder that despite Oracle’s legacy status, it shouldn’t be overlooked when it comes to AI infrastructure. But key questions around power and how OpenAI will pay for this remain.
Google is a ‘bad actor’ says People CEO, accusing the company of stealing content
People CEO Neil Vogel says Google’s AI crawler can’t be blocked because it would block the web crawler too. This lets the search giant steal its content for AI.
Follow This 4-Step Sales Blueprint to Turn Prospects Into Customers for Life
Building customers for life means creating meaningful connections and delivering solutions that truly make a difference. Here’s a step-by-step approach to make that happen.
Steve Aoki’s Secret Weapon for 1,000% Energy Isn’t Drinks — It’s Chewable
How does cake-throwing DJ Steve Aoki stay energized? By teaming up with this gum company and weaving in his own brand.
5 Principles for Building a Business That Thrives When the Economy Doesn’t
These five principles helped me grow my business during one of the worst recessions in our lifetimes.
Microsoft’s Return-to-Office Mandate Is ‘Necessary for Innovation,’ CEO Says at All-Employee Town Hall
The return-to-office policy is expected to affect all Microsoft corporate employees in the U.S. and abroad and begins in February.
Why Most Day Trading ‘Gurus’ Fail — and What to Look For Instead
Many day trading ‘experts’ are more dangerous than helpful to your career.