Republicans and Democrats in the House have approved a stopgap funding plan to avert a possible government shutdown, but the bill still needs to pass the Senate; the proposal includes funding for government agencies and disaster recovery efforts, but does not include money for Ukraine, leading to divisions among Democrats.
Google Cloud has joined Polygon Labs as a decentralized validator, enhancing the security of the network and driving adoption, with Google Cloud staking 10,451 MATIC.
Artificial intelligence (AI)-generated books are causing concerns as authors like Rory Cellan-Jones find biographies written about them without their knowledge or consent, leading to calls for clear labeling of AI-generated content and the ability for readers to filter them out. Amazon has implemented some restrictions on the publishing of AI-generated books but more needs to be done to protect authors and ensure ethical standards are met.
Humane's Ai Pin, a post-smartphone personal tech device, made its debut at Paris Fashion Week, pinned on the clothes of models during Coperni's presentation.
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Google is focusing on AI and its potential to improve daily tasks, but its current AI features are hit or miss, lacking the ability to fully assist with important emails and tasks; however, the upcoming Pixel 8 may provide a glimpse into the future capabilities of AI assistants.
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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's bill to fund the government for a month has failed, leading to a potential government shutdown, as a small group of House Republicans seek to make McCarthy look bad and attempt to overthrow him.
United Airlines pilots have ratified a new four-year contract that includes pay raises, vacation improvements, and increased retirement benefits, following the trend of unions across industries in America fighting for higher pay and better worker protection.
Subway owners in the Bay Area have been ordered to pay nearly $1 million in back wages and damages to employees, including children as young as 14, who were forced to work long hours and use dangerous equipment, while also illegally withholding tips and issuing bad checks.
External affairs minister S Jaishankar has highlighted cases of threats and violence against Indian diplomats in Canada and emphasized the need to address the situation, questioning whether the reaction would be the same if it happened in another country.
Indian actress Anushka Sharma was spotted with the alleged OnePlus Open foldable phone, giving a glimpse of its design and foldable capabilities ahead of its expected October launch.
Around $4 million worth of ethereum (ETH) tied to the FTX exchange hack has started moving, while $21 million still remains in the original wallet, as the trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, who is facing fraud charges, is about to begin.
Mark Zuckerberg's new AI smart glasses, the Ray-Ban Meta Glasses, include built-in speakers with reduced noise leakage, functioning artificial intelligence capabilities, and the ability to live-stream what the wearer is seeing.
Target plans to close several stores due to retail theft and organized retail crime, raising concerns about the worsening problem and prompting retailers to lock up merchandise and push for stricter legislation; however, reliable data on the extent of retail theft is difficult to obtain and it remains unclear if companies are using theft as a cover for other issues like mismanagement or underperformance.
Costco memberships will see a price hike, according to the company's chief financial officer, but no specific date has been announced yet.
Toys ‘R’ Us, which went bankrupt in 2017, is planning a comeback by opening up to 24 flagship stores across the United States next year, as well as shops in airports and on cruise ships, through a partnership with Go! Retail Group.
A federal court orders Subway franchise owners in California to pay almost $1 million in damages, sell or close their businesses, and give the sale proceeds to the Department of Labor due to labor violations, including underage workers operating dangerous machinery and non-payment of employees.
Director Gareth Edwards wrote the film THE CREATOR before AI became popular, depicting a future war between humans and AI.
Under Elon Musk's leadership, Twitter, now referred to as X, has experienced a decline in daily active users, losing tens of millions or 11.6% of users since his acquisition of the company, with the revised count of 245 million daily active users still representing a loss of approximately 3.7%.
The drop test comparing the iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra showed that the S23 Ultra sustained less damage in three out of four rounds, with the final score being 39 for the S23 Ultra and 37 for the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Congress faces an imminent government shutdown as a funding bill fails in the House and Senate is predicted to need until Sunday for passage.
The soft landing scenario for the US economy is in doubt due to several economic shocks, including a potential government shutdown, high oil prices, the UAW strike, the resumption of student loan payments, and soaring mortgage rates.
China's limited room for further monetary policy easing means it should prioritize structural reforms, such as encouraging entrepreneurs, to revive economic growth rather than relying solely on macroeconomic policies, according to a central bank adviser.
Apple Adds Option to Set Different Default Search Engines for Regular and Private Browsing in iOS 17
Apple's senior vice president of Machine Learning and AI testified in the Google antitrust trial, revealing that iOS 17 allows iPhone users to choose a search engine specifically for private browsing on Safari, making it easier to change search engines and replace Google.
Former President Jimmy Carter, along with his wife Rosalynn, made a surprise public appearance in their Georgia hometown, attending the Plains Peanut Festival just days before his 99th birthday and seven months after starting hospice care.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez plans to trade in her Tesla for a union-made electric vehicle amid her ongoing feud with Tesla CEO Elon Musk over unions.
Stock futures edge higher as the market prepares for the last week of trading in September with significant losses, influenced by rising bond yields and a rally in crude oil, while investors closely monitor progress on a budget resolution in Washington.
Warren Buffett compares AI technology to the atom bomb and expresses concerns, but still has investments in three AI-related stocks: Apple, Amazon, and Snowflake.
Pete Buttigieg, US transport secretary and military veteran, condemns Donald Trump for allegedly seeking to prevent a severely wounded veteran from making public appearances during his presidency, stating that it is part of Trump's pattern of attacking those who serve the country.
The Philippines has accused China's coast guard of installing a "floating barrier" in the disputed South China Sea, blocking Filipino fishermen from entering and fishing in the area.
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Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) criticizes House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, stating that McCarthy is more concerned about his own job than the potential impacts of a government shutdown on Americans.
Some iPhone users are reporting that their privacy settings are being changed without consent after updating to iOS 17, with significant locations and iPhone analytics options being turned on by default.
Stefanos Kasselakis, an outsider with no previous political experience in Greece, has won the race to lead the left-wing opposition party Syriza, positioning himself as a powerful force for change in the country.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the next big investing trend, and tech giants Alphabet and Meta Platforms are using AI to improve their businesses, pursue growth avenues, and build economic moats, making them great stocks to invest in.
The author shares their thoughts on their first day with the iPhone 15 Pro, highlighting positive aspects like the inclusion of USB-C and the new Action Button, while also expressing dislike for certain features such as the iPhone's homescreen and iCloud storage limitations.
Artificial intelligence can be integrated into workplaces ethically by creating human-robot teams that extend and augment human capabilities rather than replacing them, as exemplified by NASA's collaboration with AI-equipped rovers exploring Mars.
The White House is disappointed that the Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands, Manasseh Sogavare, will not attend a Pacific Islands summit with Joe Biden, highlighting the battle for influence between the US and China in the region.
Ethnic Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh plan to relocate to Armenia due to their desire to avoid living under Azerbaijani rule and their fear of ethnic cleansing.
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The use of AI in art is facing a setback as a ruling states that an award-winning image cannot be copyrighted because it lacks sufficient human involvement, raising concerns about the future of AI-generated art and its impact on traditional artistic practices.
The Terra Classic community has voted to stop minting and reminting activities for TerraUSD Classic (USTC) in order to restore its peg to the US dollar and protect the interests of investors.
