Nir Eisikovits: Is AI dominance inevitable? A technology ethicist says no, actually

Nir Eisikovits: Is AI dominance inevitable? A technology ethicist says no, actually

Representative Image (Picture credit: Reuters) BOSTON: Anyone following the rhetoric around artificial intelligence in recent years has heard one version or another of the claim that AI is inevitable. Common themes are that AI is already here, it is indispensable, and people who are bearish on it harm themselves. In the business world, AI advocates … Read more

Offline dating, friendship meetups trending in US 

Offline dating, friendship meetups trending in US 

While online dating apps are as popular as ever, some singles prefer meeting in person. Karina Bafradzhian has a look at some services that offer face-to-face meetups for people who are looking for friends as often as dates. Camera: Sergii Dogotar Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of … Read more

Michigan farmworker diagnosed with bird flu in 2nd US case tied to dairy cows

Michigan farmworker diagnosed with bird flu in 2nd US case tied to dairy cows

New York —  A Michigan dairy worker has been diagnosed with bird flu — the second human case associated with an outbreak in U.S. dairy cows. The patient had mild eye symptoms and has recovered, U.S. and Michigan health officials said in announcing the case Wednesday. The worker had been in contact with cows presumed … Read more

Dave Chappelle called me out at his surprise San Francisco show

Dave Chappelle called me out at his surprise San Francisco show

At a surprise show at the Punch Line on Thursday night, Dave Chappelle crossed plenty of lines — doing cringey Chinese accents, leaning into Jewish stereotypes and gleefully yelling LGBTQ slurs. But midway through the set, he checked himself and stopped a joke short, pivoting to how hard it is to be a celebrity because … Read more

Insights from Monster Survey: 2024 Trends in U.S. Job Market Revealed

Insights from Monster Survey: 2024 Trends in U.S. Job Market Revealed

A recent survey conducted by job site Monster has unveiled significant insights into the evolving landscape of the US job market in 2024. The findings indicate a notable shift in the attitudes of American workers, with a staggering 95% expressing intentions to explore new job opportunities throughout the year. Representative image of job hunting. Gerd … Read more

February Sees 4.38 Million Units Sold In Existing Home Market Amid Rising Rates

February Sees 4.38 Million Units Sold In Existing Home Market Amid Rising Rates

In an unexpected turn of events, existing home sales in the United States surged in February to the highest level in a year, defying expectations of a slight decline. According to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), sales of existing homes, including single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums, and co-ops, rose by a notable 9.5% … Read more

Uber and Lyft Cease Minneapolis Operations Amid Wage Dispute

Uber and Lyft Cease Minneapolis Operations Amid Wage Dispute

Rideshare giants Uber and Lyft have announced the cessation of their services in Minneapolis, effective May 1, following a contentious battle over driver wages. The decision comes after the Minneapolis City Council overrode Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto, passing an ordinance to enforce a minimum wage for rideshare drivers, setting off a clash between city officials, … Read more

Early Retirement vs. Bigger Checks: Boomers Face Key Social Security Decision

Early Retirement vs. Bigger Checks: Boomers Face Key Social Security Decision

The year is 2024, and the “baby boom” generation is reaching a milestone: “peak 65.” Over the next few years, an astounding 11,200 individuals will turn 65 every day, marking a substantial demographic shift in the U.S. However, many in this cohort may be taken aback to learn that their golden years won’t be quite … Read more

Trump Vows To Reverse Biden-Era Gun Restrictions If Re-Elected

Trump Vows To Reverse Biden-Era Gun Restrictions If Re-Elected

KEY POINTS Donald Trump addressed a gathering of thousands at an NRA event Friday night in Pennsylvania He promised gun owners that their Second Amendment would always be safe with him as president In his case against Biden, Trump said “your gun rights will be gone” if he serves as president for a second term … Read more

Is Your Vacation Getaway Safe? US Government Issues Travel Alerts For Bahamas And Jamaica

Is Your Vacation Getaway Safe? US Government Issues Travel Alerts For Bahamas And Jamaica

In a recent development, the U.S. Department of State has raised travel advisory levels for two popular vacation destinations — The Bahamas and Jamaica. These advisories are designed to warn American travelers about safety concerns and probable risks associated with visiting these Caribbean nations. The move has implications for the tourism industry and has sparked … Read more