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America’s disposable workforce is growing. It comes with hidden costs
Below, Paul Osterman shares five key insights from his new book, Disposable Workers: The Transformation of Employment. Paul is a Professor…
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Great products don’t market themselves
At a recent board meeting, someone suggested that we needed to go hard on PR and marketing to “build hype.” When the phrase “build hype”…
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How women over 40 can use personal branding to reclaim their careers
For decades, Cindy Gallop worked in the advertising industry, building brands. But at 45, she stepped away from her career and built her…
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Google patches multiple Chrome bugs including a V8 flaw being used in attacks
Chrome's sixth exploited zero-day of the year was patched on 3 September. On 11 September the Cyber Resilience Act starts a 24-hour clock.
Business
Tesla’s viral ad for its new Cybercab robotaxi has one glaring problem
The newest addition to Tesla’s fleet of robotaxis is now on the road. While the driverless taxi service previously offered only the Model…
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AI startup micro1 bids $12.5M for Spirit’s records, topping Google’s agreed $10M deal
micro1 has offered $12.5M for Spirit's internal records, topping Google. Its pitch answers the conflict TNW found in the Google agreement.
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OpenAI puts $1bn behind cyber defence for water utilities and community banks
OpenAI has committed $1bn in subsidised access to its Daybreak cyber tools for critical infrastructure operators with no security budget,…
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OpenAI’s new model aces the benchmarks and admits it is better at hiding
OpenAI has published benchmarks for GPT-6 Astra showing large jumps over GPT-5.6 Sol, a 100% score on an exploit benchmark and two…
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New Jersey just legalised cheap plug-in balcony solar panels
New Jersey has barred landlords and councils from blocking plug-in solar. Germany gave tenants that right in 2024, and Britain legalised…
Business
The security workers who guard OpenAI and Anthropic could go on strike
This week, the security workers who stand guard outside some of Silicon Valley’s most deep-pocketed AI companies decided they were ready…
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Barilla is buying one of America’s fastest-growing mac-and-cheese brands
A fast-growing maker of nutrient-dense macaroni and cheese could soon be elbowing for more shelf space in grocery stores, thanks to its…
Business
Your 401(k) may be at a record high. Think twice before making this money move
Even as they feel the squeeze from inflation, workers are saving more than ever. The average retirement account balance just hit a record…
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How AI could kill ‘corporate ick’
Imagine a workplace where you spend less time attached to a keyboard, worrying about how to word an email, write a report, craft a…
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OpenAI tells House Democrats it is building automated shutdown capability
OpenAI told Congress it is building automated shutdown for AI systems. Brussels has been able to order a model withdrawn from the EU…
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Microsoft Fabric reaches the US government cloud, with general availability from October
Microsoft Fabric is launching in the US federal cloud tier. Europe's own cloud certification scheme has been unadopted since work began in…
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CrowdStrike unveils coordinated multi-agent investigations across five domains
CrowdStrike says agents cut investigations from hours to minutes. NIS2 gives 24 hours from becoming aware, so faster verdicts shorten the…
Business
Jason Isbell’s Suno lawsuit takes aim beyond AI copyright
Singer-songwriter and musician Jason Isbell is leading a group of artists suing AI music generator Suno, alleging the company has…
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A viral 1990s-style sitcom is putting an AI slop spin on ‘Friends.’ And people can’t look away
For most of the world, a purple New York City apartment with eclectic decor and a sassy blue-eyed brunette might sound like a scene…
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How to navigate a values conflict at work as a leader
In general, your satisfaction with work is driven in part by whether your organization has a mission that is aligned with your values and…
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JD Power says 35% of passenger screens have never been used
JD Power found 35% of owners never use their passenger screen. Euro NCAP has awarded points for physical controls on nine functions since…
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How gamification is transforming public health
At its core, public health is about driving healthy behavior changes by building awareness, meeting people where they are, and offering…
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Why Costco Members Are Saying the ‘Easy’ Days Are Over
The warehouse said the update would be rolled out to all members by the end of the year. Source link
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Mistral AI buys cloud startup Koyeb
When European tech observers talk about AI ambition, the narrative often splits neatly in two: models and infrastructure. On one side are…
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7 Top Private Lenders for Business Loans to Consider
When you’re exploring options for business loans, knowing the right private lenders can make all the difference. Each lender offers unique…