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A Blockbuster late fee gave Netflix its origin story
Netflix was created because of a late fee at Blockbuster. Ania shares the origin story, a case study in how one annoying charge sparked an entire company.
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Maya Patel
AI Reporter
Maya writes about AI research, natural language processing, and the business of machine learning.
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The 'Oppenheimer' of the AI era
Behind the AI arms race are tech titans driven by discovery and the pursuit of profit. The Oppenheimer label explains why that combination is dangerous.
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Building trust at a new job is key, and so is being someone people want to work with
A conversation on the freeCodeCamp podcast argues that new hires succeed by earning trust and becoming a colleague people want to work with, not by skill alone.
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Michigan education department issues statewide AI guidance for schools
Michigan's education department is issuing new statewide guidance to help schools manage artificial intelligence in the classroom, though contents remain unclear.
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San Diego grads face tough job market as AI reshapes hiring
ADP ranks San Diego among the lowest job markets in the nation for new college graduates. AI hiring tools are making the entry-level search even harder.
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How to recognize and block AI-powered scam attempts
AI has erased the obvious errors that used to mark scam messages and calls. Spot the new behavioral warning signs and block fraud through verification.
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Trump wraps up China visit calling Xi a friend, touting trade and AI talks
Trump concluded his China trip emphasizing strong U.S.-China ties, calling Xi Jinping a friend and highlighting trade and AI talks while ruling out help on Iran.
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Challenges of AI and data centers fuel BGSU roundtable
A Friday morning roundtable at Bowling Green State University addressed the mounting challenges of artificial intelligence and the data centers that power it.
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Why critical work still needs a real person to own the outcome
AI can produce drafts and code, but it can't own the outcome. Chris Coyier makes the case that critical work still needs a named human to answer for it.
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Former Google X executive warns AI is outrunning business and government
Former Google X executive Mo Gawdat says artificial intelligence is moving faster than businesses or governments can keep up. The mismatch has real consequences.
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A city is turning to AI to unclog its housing permit pipeline
A city is partnering with an AI startup to build a tool that speeds up housing permit reviews, the process that often stalls construction. Details are limited.
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Illinois Senate Democrats introduce eight-bill package to regulate artificial intelligence
Illinois Senate Democrats introduced an eight-bill AI package covering consumer protection, education, and transparency. Key specifics are still unstated.