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Elon Musk is right: AI needs to slow down for the good of society
- Elon Musk, Steve Wozniak, and over 1,000 others signed a letter calling for a pause on new AI models.
- The rapid rise of ChatGPT and tech likes it shows how it has incredible potential for good and ill.
- Taking a time-out from AI development helps make sure that it's being done responsibly.
- The Trump grand jury is taking a break for several weeks
- Houses are actually cheaper than condos in these 20 cities
- Hiring managers are reckoning with Gen Z's push for work-life balance
- Russian officers reportedly used female medics as sex slaves
- Florence has a complicated relationship with US study-abroad students
- Tesla is poised to rally 13% this year as China deliveries pop, analyst says
Swipe your badge or get fired? Employers and workers face a reckoning over returning to the office.
Some employers, including Amazon, Starbucks, and Apple, are intent on dragging workers back to 2019 — when offices were full of people.
Before his gun-filled Christmas message, Rep. Andy Ogles posted a photo of a toddler holding a gun
"Weapons training," wrote Rep. Ogles in a 2016 Instagram post. Today, he represents the district where a mass school shooting happened Monday.
Giant 'holes' dozens of times the size of our planet are appearing on the sun. Here's how they could affect Earth.
Two huge coronal holes have appeared on the sun this month, spewing 1.8 million mph solar winds towards the Earth. Here's what they are, how they form and their impact on our planet.
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I drove the $40,000 Kia Niro EV and found it's a solid electric SUV for people who want something more traditional than a Tesla
The new Niro EV is stylish and offers decent range, but there are both cheaper and more exciting electric options out there.
TikTokers are both mocking and applauding Gwyneth Paltrow's 'out of touch' comments as moments from her bewildering ski trial go viral
"Not half a day of skiing?! God gives his hardest battles to his strongest soldiers," one user hilariously reacted.
Starbuck's ex-CEO started his congressional testimony with an emotional story about his father. It was used against him.
Ex-Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz told Congress about his father's firing after a work accident when he was a kid. Sen. Ed Markey responded.
I can't stop watching these hilariously bad AI-generated videos of celebrities like Will Smith and Scarlett Johansson
People are using the ModelScope text-to-video generator to create clips that Twitter users are calling "cursed" and "deeply unnerving."
Russia is forcing Western companies exiting its market to make a donation to the country — and it's making it harder for them to leave
Over 2,000 foreign companies are seeking approval to exit the Russian market, per the Financial Times.
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Another SEAL parachuting death highlights the inherent danger of US special operators' go-to infiltration method
Free-fall parachuting "gets us where we want to be without presenting a large signature to an adversary," a former Navy SEAL officer told Insider.
Starbucks is probably 'the best first job in America,' former CEO says as Congress probes the chain's treatment of unions
Howard Schultz, who left left Starbuck's CEO job, told the Senate that the chain offers "the best first job." Workers say it doesn't tolerate unions.
John Fetterman plans mid-April return to Senate after 2 months of intensive treatment
Pennsylvania Democrat John Fetterman, who has been seeking treatment for clinical depression since February, expects to be back on the Hill in April.
The housing shortage hurts people with disabilities. Here's how they can find affordable homes.
People with disabilities are disproportionately hurt by the housing shortage. Here's what real estate agents say they can do to find affordable homes.
The best Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra cases: 16 picks for protecting your smartphone
You should protect a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra with a high-quality case. Here are our favorite cases for the premium smartphone.
An open letter signed by Elon Musk and AI experts warned of an 'out-of-control' AI race with potential risks to humanity. Here are the 4 key points.
Elon Musk, Steve Wozniak, Evan Sharp, and Stability AI CEO Emad Mostaque have all added their signatures to the open letter.
Electric cars I'd never buy, after driving 24 different models
I'm pretty sure I'll own an EV sometime in the near future, but it won't be a massive Hummer or a useless three-wheeler.
Nintendo is releasing a limited-edition Switch OLED to celebrate the new Legend of Zelda game — here's how to preorder
The special-edition Nintendo Switch OLED console features a design inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. It launches on April 28.
A company made volleyball-sized meatballs with mammoth DNA, but no one tasted them because humans could be allergic to the 5,000-year-old protein
No, it won't be served with a side of spaghetti. Instead, cultured meat firm Vow made the meatball to raise questions about the future of food.
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Explore Insider's comprehensive Marcus CD rates review and discover if this bank is right for your budgetary and banking needs for 2023.
A retired couple spent 5 years and $180,000 converting a dilapidated semitrailer into a 'monster' mobile home with a library, spiral staircase, and hot tub. Take a look inside.
The DIY renovation took five years and $180,000. The couple travel North America in their custom mobile home, which has a hot tub and spiral stairway.
Landlords aren't just lowering rents — they're handing out perks like gift cards and free parking
Desperate for new tenants, landlords aren't just lowering rents — they're handing out perks like gift cards and free parking.
Remote job options are dwindling
The work-from-home lifestyle is becoming more rare. One chart shows which industries have the most remote jobs.
A Rivian buyer got his dream car after a 3-year wait. Days later, the car was dead and he faced a $2,100 bill.
Chase Merrill's honeymoon phase with his Rivian R1S didn't last long. Two days after it arrived, the electric SUV was bricked in the snow.
Google, Amazon, and Meta are making their core products worse — on purpose
Google, Amazon, Meta, and other big tech companies are making their core products worse and ruining everything from apps to the internet.
Why Olive Wagyu is so expensive
At over $500 a pound, olive wagyu is one of the most expensive meats you can buy. In Shodoshima, Japan, farmers feed cows waste from olive oil groves.
Marcus Bank Review 2023
Marcus by Goldman Sachs offers high-yield savings accounts, term CDs, and no-penalty CDs — but not checking or money market accounts.
Disney layoffs are expected to hit ABC News this week, sources say, following cuts from TV, engineering, and metaverse teams
Staff cuts are expected soon at Disney's ABC News division, led by President Kim Godwin, as executives across the company work to implement CEO Bob Iger's cost-cutting plan.
Bernie Sanders grills Starbucks' Howard Schultz about alleged anti-union practices
Lawmakers led by Sen. Bernie Sanders grilled former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz on the company's alleged anti-union practices.
Ron DeSantis will spend up to $4 billion on school vouchers for Florida families to challenge 'woke' public schools
The Florida governor says public schools will now have to compete for students. Others say it's just the latest effort to defund public schools.
The second day of Tesla's racial bias trial included testimony from a former worker who said he found feces on a factory cart
The ex-Tesla worker talked about the alleged incident during a retrial for Owen Diaz, a former contractor initially awarded $137 million by a jury.
The Best CD Rates of March 2023
We researched over two dozen financial institutions to find the most competitive interest rates for each term. Here are the best FDIC-insured CDs.
AI 'prompt engineer' jobs can pay up to $335,000 a year and don't always require a background in tech
The rise of generative AI tools like ChatGPT is creating a hot market for "prompt engineers" who train AI to produce better responses.
US stocks climb as investors shake off bank concerns ahead of new economic data
Jobless claims on Thursday will give investors a sense of how strong the job market is, while PCE data on Friday will show what inflation is doing.
The Best High-yield Savings Accounts of March 2023
The best high-yield savings accounts may offer up to 5.02% APY right now. Here are the best savings interest rates at online and national banks.
TAB Bank review: Caters to truck drivers, but pays high rates on savings and CDs for everyone
If you're looking for a high-yield savings account or CD, then TAB Bank could be a good choice. But if you use ATMs, then it may not be for you.
The rise of the 'bait-and-switch' job interview
The work-from-home revolution has led to a wave of tricksters faking their way through job interviews — causing chaos for companies and coworkers.
Travelers are slamming Airbnb chore lists that tell guests to mow the lawn, do the laundry, and take out the trash — on top of paying $125 cleaning fees
"If I'm paying $229 a night to stay somewhere, plus a $125 cleaning fee, I'm not doing any laundry," one traveler said in a viral TikTok.
Watch your back: Here are the 4 kinds of employees most likely to get laid off in the current downturn
A study of 17,000 recent layoffs reveals who is most at risk of losing their jobs.
China had a plan to dominate tech and become the world's most powerful country. It's all gone wrong.
Chinese President Xi Jinping had a plan to dominate tech and become the world's most powerful country. It's all gone wrong.
Remote work is killing Florida as a retirement paradise
Home prices in Florida have soared by 33% — almost twice the national average. The dream of retiring to the Sunshine State is officially over.
Tesla has seen $200 billion added to its market cap in 2023, marking the strongest start to the year in its history
Investors have been pouring into Tesla stock in 2023, with shares of the electric vehicle maker up 78% year-to-date.
ChatGPT could revolutionize portfolio management but is more of a 'copilot' than a 'prophet' for investors, study says
Researchers found that ChatGPT outperformed random portfolios and created sufficiently diversified ones.
Hungarian government official argues Sweden isn't nice enough to his country to get approval to join NATO
"Swedish representatives have been repeatedly keen to bash Hungary through diplomatic means," a Hungarian government spokesperson said.
My immigrant mother doesn't have a credit score. I still used her lessons when I started building credit.
Immigrants in America often end up credit invisible, but there are communal resources available for credit education.
Manhattan DA lawyers feared Stormy Daniels case against Trump was too weak to bring without other criminal charges, report says
Three lawyers who worked on District Attorney Alvin Bragg's investigation into former President Donald Trump spoke to the Daily Beast about the case.
Kevin McCarthy shared a map of China that includes Taiwan
The Chinese Communist Party is very sensitive to its claims about Taiwan. McCarthy's tweet hands them an inadvertent win.