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The workplace: A frontier for bipartisan progress

While the recent election was divisive, the workplace does not need to be.

Nearly half of Americans believe that we will see a civil war in the United States in our lifetime. As a corporate leader of a large, diverse team that operates across the United States, I am simultaneously horrified by this and hopeful that it will not come to fruition.

This copy trading app wants to produce the ‘next five Warren Buffetts’

Dub users can copy the entire portfolios of the likes of Rep. Nancy Pelosi or billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman.

Influencers are not only good for skinny jean and matcha recommendations. Now, they can advise you on where to invest your money. 

In a time crunch? 3 ways GenAI can come through in a clutch

The legal field is renowned for massive documentation, and artificial intelligence can cut review time.

In just a couple of years, generative AI (GenAI) has made a big impact on the way people, companies, and entire industries think about work. It’s helping doctors and nurses, who spend more than a third of their work week on paperwork, free up more time to focus on patients. Scientists are using GenAI ideation to achieve research breakthroughs.

Figure skating champions to perform at benefit for D.C. plane crash

The March 2 event at Capital One Arena will feature current U.S. figure skating champions as well as retired gold medalists.

Many of America’s top figure skaters will gather in Washington, D.C., for a live “Legacy on Ice” tribute show to support families impacted by the January 29 plane crash that killed young skaters returning home from a training camp.

Whole Foods asks NLRB to set aside union win at a Philadelphia store

Attorneys for Whole Foods Market argued the union interfered in the election process by promising employees a 30% wage increase if they unionized and providing free transportation on the day of the vote.

Amazon-owned Whole Foods is asking the National Labor Relations Board to set aside the results of a union election in which the first group of the company’s employees voted in favor of collective bargaining.

Amazon’s Alexa generative AI upgrade is finally coming after delays

Once released, it would mark the most significant upgrade to Alexa since its initial introduction accelerated a wave of digital assistants more than a decade ago.

Amazon is set to release its long-awaited—and delayed—Alexa generative artificial intelligence voice service, said three people familiar with the matter, and has scheduled a press event for later this month to preview it.

Transportation Sec. Duffy suggests changing air traffic rules and antiquated tech

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy noted the FAA is using antiquated technology to oversee flights.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Wednesday he is reconsidering rules that allowed air traffic control supervisors to reduce staffing at Washington’s Reagan National Airport before a fatal Army helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 people last week.

This is what happens when Buy Now, Pay Later loans are folded into FICO scores

After a detailed study with Affirm, FICO is considering a scoring model that incorporates BNPL loans, offering the possibility of improved credit outcomes for diligent borrowers.

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) loans have become increasingly popular in recent years—originations grew tenfold between 2019 and 2021, for instance. Last year, roughly 20% of American consumers used one to make a purchase.

AMD stock drops nearly 10% on earnings as AI data center business disappoints. Meanwhile, Nvidia pops

The AI chipmaker beat Wall Street expectations for its top and bottom line numbers, but fell short on data center sales.

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stock (NASDAQ: AMD) fell 9% before the bell on Wednesday after the company fell short on sales for its data centers, despite reporting better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings. (The stock is down 7% as of midday Wednesday.)

Tech can transform the world—but only if it works for children

The implications of emerging technology will be prominent for children—from how they learn and train for future jobs to services they access online.

Global leaders recently gathered at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, under the theme of “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age.” What exactly is the “Intelligent Age” and, more importantly, how can we ensure that everyone can participate in this new age? WEF defines the Intelligent Age as a transition away from the Industrial Age to a new phase of human civilization. It’s a clear and compelling definition. But what is much less clear is the conversation about the importance of equity and how to approach it.