Microsoft is launching a new research team focused on creating “humanist superintelligence” for medical diagnostics. The company says it has “line of sight” to medical superintelligence within 2-3 years. This specialized AI would detect diseases earlier than current methods.
The K-shaped economy theory from the pandemic era has become reality, with the wealthiest Americans driving nearly half of all consumer spending. Meanwhile, lower-income households are pulling back as inflation, tariffs, and job market challenges hit hardest.
New research reveals that 95% of generative AI pilot projects are failing, and workers spend nearly two hours fixing each instance of “AI slop.” The promised job replacement revolution isn’t happening as predicted.
AYANEO has officially unveiled its NEXT 2 gaming handheld featuring AMD’s powerful Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor. The device joins two other Strix Halo-based handhelds already on the market, but key details like pricing and screen specs remain unannounced.
AMD’s recent driver support confusion for RDNA 1 and RDNA 2 graphics cards sparked outrage among PC enthusiasts. The incident highlights how software dependence means companies can effectively kill hardware you physically own. This raises fundamental questions about what ownership means in today’s t
Rightmove shares crashed nearly 25% after the property listings site warned profit growth would slow as it ramps up AI spending. The company forecasts just 3-5% operating profit growth next year, down from previous targets, despite £18 million in new AI investment.
Klarna faced a serious security issue where recycled phone numbers automatically logged new users into previous owners’ accounts. Internal Slack messages show the company estimated potential costs of $41.8 million before downplaying the incident. The company has now implemented email OTP verificatio
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon forecasts that AI will enable developed nations to work just three-and-a-half days per week within 20-40 years. The banking giant already has 2,000 people building AI systems and 150,000 employees using large language models weekly. Dimon warns the transition will elim
The SAFE Act would prohibit U.S. scientists from receiving federal funding if they collaborate with researchers from China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea. Nearly 800 academics have signed a letter opposing the measure, warning it could devastate international scientific cooperation. The bill is curre
According to Reuters, scam ads could account for 10% of Meta’s revenue – about $16 billion annually. The company’s own research suggests its platforms are involved in a third of all successful US scams. Internal policies reportedly protect big spenders from being banned.
