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NYC mayoral debate underscores contrast between Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo
Last night, New Yorkers and viewers across the country tuned in to watch the first general election debate for mayor of New York City. And as far as debates...
Global bank stocks wobble amid U.S. credit concerns
Fear over credit quality in U.S. regional banks rippled through markets on Friday, dragging global financial stocks lower and reviving memories of the crisis of confidence that shook sentiment...
Inflation is soaring, but Aldi’s Thanksgiving dinner will feed 10 people for just $40. Here’s how to get it
Thanksgiving is now less than six weeks away, which means many families are making plans for travel and meal prep. But the cost of inflation will also be weighing...
Toonstar’s new ‘Uncle Roger’ cartoon embraces AI—but slop it’s not
“The gyoza needs to look a little whiter. It’s too pink.” Nigel Ng is genially micromanaging the look and feel of Fried, an animated series that will premiere on...
The Download: the rehabilitation of AI art, and the scary truth about antimicrobial resistance
In this era of AI slop, the idea that generative AI tools like Midjourney and Runway could be used to make art can seem absurd. But amid all the...
Why is Bitcoin crashing? Crypto king sinks to four-month low as investors seek safety in gold
October is usually a month for innocent frights and fun scares, but for Bitcoin investors, this month has left many holding the token legitimately fearful. In the last 24...
Quantum computing stocks are sinking today: What’s happening with Rigetti, D-Wave, QUBT, and IonQ?
The fortunes of major quantum computing firms turned negative this week as share prices sank—in some cases by double digits. The so-called Quantum Four publicly traded companies—Rigetti Computing, IonQ,...
I see dead people on Sora, and I’m conflicted about it
Hello again from Fast Company and thanks for reading Plugged In. Before I go any further, a bit of quick self-serving promotion: This week, we published our fifth annual...
From slop to Sotheby’s? AI art enters a new phase
One of the most conspicuous features of generative AI tools is their accessibility. With no training and in very little time, you can create an image of whatever you...
The fast-growth entrepreneurs helping kids break their screen addiction
With more than a decade of experience working as a design and tech analyst, Andrew Hogan is all in on the efficiency and ease that tech brings to our...
