OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but 'should trust' AI firms
Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity.
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UK in talks about joining global defence bank led by Canada
Supporters of the scheme say the bank would enable governments to get cheaper loans to spend on defence projects.
Do you feel guilty when calling in sick at work? This might be why...
As many as half of people report working when sick. The reasons for this are complex, experts say.
Why doomsday warnings are not the only threat to the AI juggernaut
The global AI race is being hit by very localised political and environmental concerns
AI app ads promoting 'objectification of women' banned by watchdog
The ad regulator said it had "zero-tolerance" for ads promoting AI tools that could sexualise or objectify women.
The extreme engineering of aircraft windows
Few companies have the technology to make aircraft windows which are getting harder to make.
We are all new job starters - here's how we got through the first few days
Four recent job starters share their tips on what helped them have a smooth transition and survive their first few days.
Complaints to watchdog about water firms jump 84%
Many complaints were about affordability, after customers saw steep hikes to bills.
Meet Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s handpicked super-woke globalists he thinks will save us from an AI apocalypse
Anthropic's CEO Dario Amodei says he has found an outside team that can regulate AI and make sure it doesn’t destroy the world — and it just so happens to have deep ties to his old housemate and the woke Effective Altruism movement.
Senate fails to advance Clarity Act in blow to crypto industry ahead of 2026 midterms
The Senate on Tuesday failed to advance the Clarity Act, a major blow to the crypto industry as the legislation could become even more difficult to pass if Dems win back seats in the midterm elections.
Google DeepMind researcher quits with chilling AI warning: It could ‘kill us all’
Bilal Chughtai said Monday that he had become deeply worried about the direction of the technology after watching its rapid development firsthand.
Olympic gold to golden pies: 1984 track champ preps South LA bakery for 2028 Olympics
Jeanette Bolden-Pickens, a 1984 Olympic gold medalist and CEO of South LA’s 27th Street Bakery, is confident the LA28 Games will drive major economic growth for small businesses across the city.
10-year Treasury yield hits highest level since 2007, oil surges above $105 as Fed expected to hike interest rates
The US 10-year Treasury yield hit its highest level since 2007 on Tuesday, as oil prices jumped above $105 a barrel and stocks slumped on higher odds of an interest-rate hike this week.
US borrowing costs hit highest level since 2007
The effective interest rate on US government bonds over 10 years, known as the 10-year Treasury yield, has risen as high as 5.04% but has eased back since.
LA 2028 Olympics could bring $40.6B economic boost and 224K jobs to Southern California
LA is set to score Olympic gold when it hosts the 2028 Games — injecting tens of billions of dollars into the the local economy, a new report reveals.
In-N-Out managers are making a fortune as company reveals new six-figure salaries
That's a lotta flippin' money.
Odd couple: Bernie Sanders, Steve Bannon join forces to push for stricter AI regulations
Far-left Sen. Bernie Sanders and right-winger Steve Bannon are joining forces to push for stricter restrictions on artificial intelligence, a surprising team-up that highlights growing backlash to the new tech across the political aisle.
Melania Trump tells elementary school kids not to fear AI — while unveiling Nvidia investment
Melania Trump made the pro-AI comments as she unveiled tech investments from mega US chip maker, Nvidia.
Wells Fargo finance chief shares growing trend that signals healthy US economy
Shares of the US banking giant jumped in morning trading, as the comments allayed concerns that the Middle East conflict-driven jump in fuel prices and higher borrowing costs were squeezing consumers.
More Baby Boomers’ grown kids are asking them for financial help — forcing them to dip into savings
Baby Boomers' adult children are relying on their parents more and more for financial help -- and some grandparents are even dipping into savings and retirement accounts as they're forced to rethink their golden years.
Bill Gates warns no government in the world is prepared for AI crisis: ‘Way behind’
Gates had been an AI optimist for years, but he recently warned that the tech could erase jobs, launch cyberattacks, worsen inequality and pose a danger of addiction.
US Senate set to decide whether or not to advance landmark crypto bill
The U.S. Senate will vote Tuesday on whether to advance once-in-a-generation cryptocurrency legislation, potentially determining the bill's fate.
State pension likely to top £13,000 a year as UK wage growth slows to 3.9%
The rise has reignited the debate about the state pension's long-term affordability and generational fairness.
Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards
The US president's comments come after Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC an AI "kill switch" may need to be mandatory.
What is the triple lock and how much is the state pension worth?
The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.
Charities praise will gifts despite cost of living
Jersey charities say leaving donations in wills can be "transformational", regardless of how much.
