2 h. ago Bluesky is weighing a proposal that gives users consent over how their data is used for AI

Speaking at the SXSW conference in Austin on Monday, Bluesky CEO Jay Graber says the social network has been working on a framework for user consent over how they want their data to be used for generative AI. The public nature of Bluesky’s social network has already allowed others to train their AI systems on […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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3 h. ago 2028?: Michelle Obama Launches Video Podcast Amid Democrat Disarray

Many a Democrat political consultant's favorite wet dream candidate, also known as, former First Lady Michelle Obama, has given the world what it needs most: another podcast. The guest list for this latest Higher Ground production is stuffed with Hollywood A-listers, including actors Seth Rogan, Gabrielle Union, and Tracee Ellis Ross, mega-producer Tyler Perry, soccer star Abby Wambach, NBA great Dwyane Wade, and Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky, to name a few.   The post 2028?: Michelle Obama Launches Video Podcast Amid Democrat Disarray appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 h. ago UFC CEO Dana White’s Embrace of Andrew Tate Tests Trump Supporters’ Limits

Dana White of the U.F.C. greeted Andrew Tate and his brother at an event, highlighting a divide among conservatives.

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3 h. ago Poolside CEO says most companies shouldn’t build foundation models

Poolside co-founder and CEO Jason Warner didn’t mince words: He thinks that most companies looking to build foundation AI models should instead focus on building applications. Poolside is an AI-powered software development platform. Warner told the audience at the HumanX AI conference in Las Vegas on Monday that he doesn’t think anyone who doesn’t think […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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4 h. ago At SXSW, Bluesky CEO Jay Graber pokes fun at Mark Zuckerberg with Latin phrase T

When Bluesky CEO Jay Graber walked on stage at SXSW 2025 for her keynote discussion, she wore a large black T-shirt with her hair pulled back into a bun. At first glance, it might appear as though she’s following the same playbook that so many women in tech leadership have played before: downplaying her femininity […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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5 h. ago When does the construction industry benefit from using the digital BIM method?

The more participants involved in large construction projects, the greater the risk of errors, accidents, and unexpected costs. Although the Building Information Modeling (BIM) method facilitates collaboration among stakeholders, there remains some hesitation within the industry. Lina Gharaibeh, a recent Ph.D. graduate from University West, has developed a tool demonstrating when it is profitable to utilize BIM.

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5 h. ago A/B test tool shows Facebook constantly experimenting on consumers—and even its creators don't fully know how it works

Users of social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok might think they're simply interacting with friends, family and followers, and seeing ads as they go. But according to research from the UBC Sauder School of Business, they're part of constant marketing experiments that are often impossible, even for the companies behind them, to fully comprehend. The findings are published in the International Journal of Research in Marketing.

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5 h. ago Many cities are banning ads for airlines, SUVs and fossil fuels. Yours could be next

Towns and cities are pushing ahead with ambitious climate policies, even as global collaboration on climate breakdown splinters. One flagship example is the proliferation of bans on advertising for highly polluting companies and products such as fossil fuels, airlines, luxury travel and SUVs.

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5 h. ago Explore Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle High School’s unique education model at EXPO Night on Thursday, Mar. 20

Explore Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle High School’s unique education model at EXPO Night on Thursday, Mar. 20  ilovekent.net

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5 h. ago Ann Arbor's sustainable energy utility aims to build the electric power grid of the future alongside the old one

An experiment is underway in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that could change how communities generate and distribute power in the future.

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5 h. ago The Trade Imbalance Index: Where the Trump Administration Should Take Action to Address Trade Distortions

The Trade Imbalance Index: Where the Trump Administration Should Take Action to Address Trade Distortions  Information Technology and Innovation Foundation

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5 h. ago Report: Majority of Biden Documents Signed by 'Autopen Signature,' Raising Eyebrows

The Heritage Foundation released a report last week which found that the majority of official documents signed by President Joe Biden were by autopen signature, raising questions over if he "actually ordered the signature of relevant legal documents." The post Report: Majority of Biden Documents Signed by ‘Autopen Signature,’ Raising Eyebrows appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 h. ago Longtime Washington Post Columnist Ruth Marcus Resigns, Says CEO Killed Her Piece Critical Of Owner Jeff Bezos

Longtime Washington Post Columnist Ruth Marcus Resigns, Says CEO Killed Her Piece Critical Of Owner Jeff Bezos  Deadline

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6 h. ago Washington Post editor resigns after accusing CEO of killing column

Washington Post editor resigns after accusing CEO of killing column  AOL

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7 h. ago Gonzaga vs. San Francisco odds, prediction: 2025 WCC Tournament semifinal picks from proven model

Gonzaga vs. San Francisco odds, prediction: 2025 WCC Tournament semifinal picks from proven model  CBS Sports

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7 h. ago Gonzaga vs. San Francisco WCC Tournament semifinal odds, line: 2025 college basketball picks, March 10 best bets by proven model

Gonzaga vs. San Francisco WCC Tournament semifinal odds, line: 2025 college basketball picks, March 10 best bets by proven model  SportsLine

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8 h. ago Consumer Reports finds popular voice cloning tools lack safeguards

Several popular voice cloning tools on the market don’t have “meaningful” safeguards to prevent fraud or abuse, according to a new study from Consumer Reports. Consumer Reports probed voice cloning products from six companies — Descript, ElevenLabs, Lovo, PlayHT, Resemble AI, and Speechify — for mechanisms that might make it more difficult for malicious users […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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9 h. ago Woke OpenAI's Sam Altman Reverts to Leftist Form, Ditches Trump to Host San Francisco Fundraiser for Democrat Sen. Mark Warner

Sam Altman, the CEO of ChatGPT developer OpenAI, is among the list of people set to host a fundraiser for Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), who has voted against most of President Donald Trump's cabinet nominees. The post Woke OpenAI’s Sam Altman Reverts to Leftist Form, Ditches Trump to Host San Francisco Fundraiser for Democrat Sen. Mark Warner appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 h. ago Microsoft appears to be working on 3D gaming experiences for Copilot

Microsoft appears to be working on 3D gaming experiences for Copilot, its AI-powered chatbot platform, according to a new job listing. The listing, published this week, seeks a senior software engineer based in Beijing specializing in 3D rendering engines, particularly engines typically used to build web browser-based video games (Babylon.js, three.js, and Unity). “Are you […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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27 h. ago Prince Frederik of Luxembourg dead at 22 from rare genetic condition

Prince Frederik of Luxembourg has died from a rare genetic disorder. His father, Prince Robert, shared the news through the foundation started by his son.

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