Google DeepMind AI Accomplishes a Difficult Minecraft Task Without Knowing How to Play the Game
DeepMind researchers claim that the AI is the first to collect diamonds in Minecraft without being trained.
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Microsoft reportedly pulls back on its data center plans
Microsoft has pulled back on data center projects around the world, Bloomberg reports, suggesting that the company is wary of expanding its cloud computing infrastructure too rapidly. Microsoft has halted talks for or delayed development sites of data centers in the U.K., Australia, North Dakota, Wisconsin, and Illinois, per Bloomberg. A spokesperson told the publication […]
How I Automated 50% of My Business Tasks and Scaled Without Hiring More Employees
Discover how automation helped us streamline processes, improve efficiency by 50% and scale without hiring extra employees.
Stop Selling and Start Solving — These are the Secrets to Closing More Deals
Throughout my journey, I’ve discovered that effective selling isn’t about slick pitches — it’s about understanding problems first and solving them with trust.
X may soon start selling inactive usernames to Verified Organizations starting at $10K, code reveals
X’s plan to boost revenue by selling off dormant usernames on its service is starting to shape up. According to recent changes found in X’s web application, the company is setting up a “handle inquiry” process that will allow Verified Organizations — companies and other organizations that already have a $1,000 per month X subscription […]
Studio Ghibli hasn’t commented on OpenAI’s onslaught of AI copies, but the fan subreddit has
When OpenAI debuted its image-generation feature in ChatGPT last week, social media exploded when users realized that they could make AI-generated images that looked like something out of an animated film from Studio Ghibli. Fans hoped that Studio Ghibli mastermind Hayao Miyazaki would take a stand, but the 84-year-old animator has remained silent. In the […]
Why Leadership Stress Is on the Rise — and How to Fight Back
Leadership is more demanding than ever. Implement these three stress management approaches to protect your well-being.
‘It’s Just Math’: How CEOs and Business Leaders Are Reacting to President Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariff Plan
Reactions and predictions have been mixed when it comes to the long-term impact on the U.S. economy.
Why Distraction-Free Leadership Starts With Smart Glasses
Distraction is the enemy of strategic leadership. Smart eyewear is a pivotal leap that transcends cumbersome devices to become a truly organic extension of leadership acumen.
Apple loses $250B market value as tariffs tank tech stocks
Apple lost more than $250 billion in market value Thursday, with shares down as much as 8.5% as a result of President Donald Trump’s tariff spree. The iPhone maker took one of the biggest hits on Wall Street, where tech stocks dropped as investors shifted money away from volatile assets. Tesla, Nvidia, and Meta were […]