tech, startups, internet

AI can (mostly) outperform human CEOs.

The test was a computerized business strategy game that researchers invented. It outperformed by taking on risk. “Both GPT-4o and executives succumbed to the same flaw — overconfidence in a system that rewards flexibility and long-term thinking as much as […]

fun facts

A single cloud compromise can feed an army of AI sex bots.

“Organizations that get relieved of credentials to their cloud environments can quickly find themselves part of a disturbing new trend: Cybercriminals using stolen cloud credentials to operate and resell sexualized AI-powered chat services.” ~ learn more

fun facts

World’s first virtual dog lease.

Innovation just keeps coming. “Using proprietary wireless technology dubbed “Autoprox” in both your dog’s collar and a remote you carry on your person, you can set Heel’s virtual leash length as close as 10 ft (3 m) up to 750 […]

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Relocating a 165,000 pound oak tree.

“We had originally done initial site studies where we designed the building around this tree – and we came up with some pretty good options. In the end, we asked the question “what if we moved the tree?” because the […]

on the blockchain

Satoshi Nakamoto speculation.

A new HBO documentary is threatening a big reveal on October 8th. “So we figured, what better way to spend a Friday afternoon than to dig through some of the common clues that people point to when arguing that each […]

big ideas

Will US cities stop adding fluoride to drinking water?

“For decades, drinking water fluoridation opponents were often portrayed as a fringe element and conspiracy theorists, but a federal ruling in the US may put an end to the practice and marks a pivotal point in their campaign to convince […]