Posts by Susan Darwin
Newspaper headlines: ‘Top cop sorry’ and ‘Prince of pubs’
The fallout from the Henry Nowak case and the Prince of Wales’ pledge to support pubs dominate Thursday’s papers. Source link
Read MoreMicrosoft omits key pay question from employee survey results
TL;DR Microsoft excluded its long-running “good deal” compensation question from the main results of its latest employee survey. Workers are questioning the decision on internal forums, with some noting a disconnect between positive survey data and widespread internal dissent. For years, one question in Microsoft’s internal employee survey served as a reliable pressure gauge. It…
Read MoreSeven killed in drone attack on bus in Russia-controlled part of Ukraine
The bus was travelling between Moscow and Simferopol, in Russian-occupied Crimea, an official says. Source link
Read MoreTrump signs narrowed AI order with voluntary 30-day model review
President Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday establishing a voluntary framework for government review of frontier AI models before public release, ending weeks of internal White House conflict over how aggressively to regulate the technology. The order, titled “Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security,” was signed privately without the usual livestream or public ceremony, a…
Read MoreSir Kenny Dalglish undergoing treatment for cancer
Scotland, Liverpool and Celtic great Sir Kenny Dalglish is undergoing treatment for cancer. The former forward and manager wanted to keep the news private but confirmed the diagnosis after accidentally sharing the news initially in an “inadvertent social media post”. “I am currently undergoing treatment for cancer,” Dalglish, 75, wrote on social media. “Unlike my…
Read MoreGoPro warned it may not survive. The AI memory crunch is killing companies that make things people hold.
TL;DR GoPro issued a going-concern warning after memory prices rose 80-115%. Revenue fell 26%. It’s exploring a sale, a defence pivot, and 23% staff cuts. GoPro warned on Monday that there is “substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern.” The action-camera maker reported a 26% revenue decline in Q1 and…
Read MoreLondon Tube strikes to go ahead as negotiations break down
Members of the RMT union will strike on Tuesday and Thursday this week in a row over working hours. Source link
Read MorePolls close in Colombia presidential election that may reshape relations with US
The election comes after months of public recrimination between current left-wing President Gustavo Petro and his US counterpart Donald Trump. Source link
Read MoreChina just told its tech giants to stop fighting on price and start investing in AI
TL;DR A top Communist Party journal told China’s platforms to stop price wars and invest in AI. The signal suggests regulatory stabilisation after years of crackdowns. A top-level Communist Party publication has signaled a shift in how Beijing intends to govern its largest internet platforms. A draft commentary set to appear in the Qiushi journal…
Read MoreWatch: Cuba’s blackouts leave high-rise residents with constant uncertainty
As Cuba heads into another month of blackouts due to the near-total fuel blockade imposed by the US, many say their lives now revolve around these power outages. For Ana Rosa Romero, a 70-year-old widow living in a high-rise building, the constant power cuts have transformed her daily life. BBC’s Will Grant spoke to her…
Read MoreMeta is building an AI pendant. It also plans a business subscription called Wearables for Work.
TL;DR A leaked Meta memo confirms an AI pendant entering testing next year. The company also plans “Wearables for Work” and expanded AI glasses. Meta is developing an AI-powered pendant that it plans to start testing within the next year, according to an internal memo viewed by The Information. The device builds on the Limitless…
Read MoreReal Madrid: What now for Vinicius Junior after Jose Mourinho signs deal?
Mourinho was seen speaking with Vinicius after he walked off the pitch following the interaction with Prestianni. But it was Mourinho’s post-match comments that were the most shocking. While publicly backing his player Prestianni, Mourinho suggested Vinicius had incited tensions through his celebration in front of the home support. “You score a goal from another…
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