US soldiers used the Merops system to intercept an Iranian drone for the first time this week. Photo by WOJTEK RADWANSKI/AFP via Getty Images The US used an interceptor drone proven in Ukraine to down
A panel of federal health advisers on Thursday narrowly recommended easing access to several peptides popular with wellness influencers and celebrities, despite warnings from government scientists that the chemicals haven’t been shown to be safe
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, seen here via video link alongside Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, said the world needs open-weight AI models. Jeffrey Dastin/Reuters Some of the biggest names in tech organized a full-throated defense of
Innovation theorist John Nosta. Courtesy of John Nosta Innovation theorist John Nosta said AI risks squeezing out the outlier thinking behind major breakthroughs. The founder of NostaLab cited Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, and Pablo Picasso
The European Commission on Friday said it found TikTok had not adequately protected children’s privacy rights on its platform by allowing adults to view the accounts of minors. The action exposed children to cyberbullying, unwanted
DoorDash says its new fee structure will “better reflect what it takes to complete your delivery.” Bloomberg/Getty Images DoorDash is changing its fee structure, the company said on Thursday. Service fees now vary more based
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is bidding farewell to the Maple Street Biscuit Company. The restaurant chain said this week that it has sold Maple Street to Biscuit Belly, a Southeast chain of about 15
Employees across the workforce often collectively hold their breath in dread whenever another big company announces layoffs attributed to the work automating capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. But new data suggests there’s another, stealthier threat to
The White House Rose Garden, then and now. Library of Congress ; Aaron Schwartz/CNP/Bloomberg via Getty Images Ellen Wilson, the wife of Woodrow Wilson, established the Rose Garden in 1913. It was redesigned under the
Business Insider’s Taylor Rains tried out Emirates’ new headrest. Taylor Rains/Business Insider Emirates unveiled a new headrest at the Farnborough Airshow. Business Insider’s aviation reporters got to try it out on board an Airbus A350.
July has been a horrible month for the stock prices of Elon Musk’s two publicly traded companies: Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA) and SpaceX (Nasdaq: SPCX). As of the close of markets yesterday, the two companies have
Mark Cuban is a tech billionaire. Julia Beverly/WireImage Mark Cuban says traditional employee training will be replaced by AI job simulators. The former “Shark Tank” star said workers will learn by navigating virtual workplace scenarios.
Ukraine’s allies now see it as a key partner that helps their own future security. Serhii Mykhalchuk/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images Ukraine started its fight against Russia’s full-scale invasion accepting any help it could
A soldier with the 1st Special Forces Group adjusts a leg splint during medical training at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Sgt. Jose Camacho/US Army Army instructors are using AI to analyze student performance and optimize
The author takes her sons to dinner to celebrate the little wins. They also watch movies, do Starbucks runs, and more. Courtesy of Kristina Wright When I was growing up, we usually only celebrated big
The number of data centers in China is surging thanks to AI, just like in the U.S. But unlike the U.S., China is racing to power them with clean energy. A data center in Mongolia,
Whether an organization reaps the benefits of AI depends on the state of its data and how effectively the organization aligns information, priorities, and a definition of success across teams. When AI is grounded in
It’s 4 p.m. on a Sunday. You’re at the nail salon because you have a meeting Monday morning that requires you to look polished and put-together. In theory, this is supposed to be a relaxing
The author, shown here as a child with her grandmother, said it took her years to appreciate some of the items she inherited from her. Courtesy of Kimberly Yavorski When I inherited my grandmother’s jewelry
Elon Musk admitted he got “a little too involved in politics.” Chip Somodevilla via Getty Images Elon Musk was interviewed by The Economist’s editor in chief Zanny Minton Beddoes on Thursday. In a 90-minute sitdown,