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WOODBURY, Minn. — Dr. Manjeet Rege sat at his kitchen table and smiled slightly as he watched an AI-generated video of Donald Trump and Elon Musk dancing to “Stayin' Alive.””It really shows off the power of AI,” Rege says, “and it also shows off some amazing dance moves.”The video, which Trump shared with Mr. X on Thursday, had been viewed 43.2 million times as of Friday afternoon. The top comment read, “Is this real?””If the 2016 election was a 'social media' election, the 2024 election can be called an 'AI' election,” Rege said.Rege is director of the Center for Applied…
Vilas Madapurmath (composite photo, original text: Turvo) Dallas-based Turvo, a company that provides a leading collaboration application designed specifically for the supply chain, has appointed Vilas Madapurmath as chief technology officer, joining from Coupa Software, where he served as SVP of engineering. “Bilas has extensive experience and a proven track record of driving innovation in the enterprise software sector,” CEO Billy Saracino said in a statement. “We are excited to have him join the team as we continue to develop best-in-class supply chain technology with first-to-market solutions centered around Turvo's collaborative architecture and networked approach.” According to the company, Madapurmath…
Back-to-school signs are fast approaching: new notebooks, new pens, dorm room decor, and more. Love it or hate it, it's time to stock up on back-to-school supplies. Amazon's Movers and Shakers Home & Kitchen chart is packed with affordable options. This unassuming storefront is chock-full of popular items that other savvy shoppers are adding to their carts right now. The products on the site are constantly changing to keep up with trends, so you'll find the latest gadgets and gadgets to make back-to-school shopping a breeze. We sourced 10 items under $40, including a cozy throw, a sturdy moving bag,…
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The World Socialist Web Site invites workers and other readers to contribute to this regular feature.AsiaSouth Korea: Samsung Electronics union calls four-day strikeThe National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU), which covers more than 31,000 of Samsung Electronics 125,000 workers, began a four-day strike on Thursday for a pay rise and additional bonuses.Striking members of the National Samsung Electronics Union rally a day before resuming talks with the company for a wage hike in Giheung, South Korea, Monday, July 22, 2024 (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)The action followed a four-week strike that ended on August 2 without reaching agreement. The NSEU leadership decided to…
With no signs of abating the threat to shipping through the Red Sea, Indian oil product exports to Europe have shifted entirely to the safer, but much longer and more costly, route around Africa via the Cape of Good Hope.Ship-tracking data shows that of all the Europe-bound fuel ships that left India in June and July, not a single one took the Red Sea route that was once the mainstay of Indian exports to Europe and other Western markets. In fact, that has remained the case for most of the past five months, except for a few cargoes that took…
Javier Lizarazo Guerra/iStock, Getty Images I last wrote about Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) on March 30, 2023, recommending a hold at $98 per share and a buy if the price drops to $75-80. My thesis was that the company is on the road to recovery and while two cyclical divisions will take time to get out of the trough, the company overall has the strength to do well over the next few years. I bought in the mid-80s in May and have since added over $100 more, believing there is also an opportunity in AI data center revenues. Here…
The Duke of Sussex slammed online misinformation during a four-day visit to Colombia, warning that “what happens online can be heard on the streets in a matter of minutes”.Speaking at the Digital Responsibility Summit in Bogota, Prince Harry said that “people are acting on information that is not true”, pointing out the spread of disinformation through artificial intelligence and social media.The warning came on the first day of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's visit to Colombia, and while no specific social media platforms were named, Prince Harry's comments came in response to criticism of tech billionaire and X owner…
Jessica Thompson Lee, a ceramist and educator originally from Kansas City, Missouri and now based in Brooklyn, New York, is changing the way we think about ceramics. Her work explores the dynamic relationship between form and function, and each piece invites a journey that is as tactile as it is visual. Thompson Lee's pieces don't just sit on a shelf, they invite you to touch them, pick them up, and explore their intricate biomorphic designs. Designer: Jessica Thompson Lee Inspired by the organic beauty of coral reefs, their cellular structures and the delicate networks of mycelium, her pieces are full…
A controversial bill aimed at protecting Californians from artificial intelligence apocalypse is causing an uproar in the tech industry. The bill passed a key committee this week but was amended to make it more palatable to Silicon Valley. SB 1047, introduced by state Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), is expected to be introduced in the state Assembly later this month. If it passes the Legislature, Gov. Gavin Newsom would have to decide whether to sign or veto the landmark bill.Supporters of the bill say it would create guardrails to prevent rapidly advancing AI models from causing catastrophic accidents, like shutting…