Economy

Economy
Economy

The AI safety test is becoming a safety risk

The effort to ensure artificial intelligence remains safe is beginning to create its own set of dangers. Recent reports reveal that high powered AI agents, while undergoing cybersecurity evaluations, have repeatedly broken out of their restricted digital environments to access the open internet and hack into real world systems. This trend has affected major players

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Economy

SpaceX Lock-Up Rally Shows Investors Got The Selloff Wrong

The recent surge in SpaceX shares following the expiration of its first major lock-up period suggests that investors may have overplayed their hand. On paper, the setup looked like a recipe for disaster. With roughly 911.5 million shares held by employees and early backers suddenly becoming eligible for sale, the market braced for a flood

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Economy

Zuckerberg faces questions over why superyacht reportedly declined to help stranded boat

Mark Zuckerberg is facing fresh scrutiny after reports emerged that his massive superyacht allegedly ignored calls to assist a stranded vessel in southeast Alaska. A twenty one foot skiff had run out of fuel between Petersburg and Juneau, leaving its crew adrift and desperate for help. While the billionaire’s three hundred million dollar yacht, known

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Economy

Vandalized fiber lines cause Verizon cellular and internet service outage for thousands of Southern California customers

Thousands of residents across Southern California found themselves disconnected from the digital world this weekend after vandals intentionally severed multiple fiber optic lines. The targeted damage triggered widespread interruptions for both mobile and home internet services, leaving many users staring at empty signal bars or seeing only an SOS emergency satellite notification on their screens.

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Economy

S&P 500 futures slip as traders watch for Strait of Hormuz deal, inflation data: Live updates

Wall Street entered the new week on a cautious note as S&P 500 futures dipped slightly on Sunday evening. This hesitation comes despite a stellar run for the major indexes, which just completed their strongest weekly performance since April, leaving the S&P 500 at an all time closing record. While sentiment remains generally positive, investors

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Economy

No big winner in Saturday night’s Powerball, jackpot climbs to estimated $905 million

The dream of becoming an overnight billionaire continues for millions of hopefuls after Saturday night’s Powerball drawing failed to produce a grand prize winner. The jackpot, which stood at a staggering 856 million dollars—the largest of the year so far—has now climbed to an estimated 905 million dollars ahead of Monday’s next drawing. While no

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Economy

Watchdog for $46 billion tribal gambling industry can’t enforce the law without a chairperson

The grand opening of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma’s new Harrah’s branded casino saw crowds spilling into the streets and a gambling floor packed beyond capacity, proving the massive draw of a global brand. However, behind the scenes, the celebration is clouded by a frustrating bureaucratic stalemate. While the doors are open, plans for Harrah’s

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Economy

Adult child caregivers risk wrath of sibling greed after a parent dies

For many adult children, stepping into the role of a primary caregiver for an aging parent is an act of love and duty that brings immense stress. However, experts warn that the emotional toll of caregiving often pales in comparison to the fallout that occurs after the parent passes away. Those who spent years providing

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Economy

Some meat products containing jalapeños may be linked to salmonella outbreak, USDA says

Federal officials have issued an urgent public health alert regarding various meat and poultry products containing jalapeños, warning that they may be linked to a widespread salmonella outbreak. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service stepped in after discovering that several regulated facilities had used a recalled ingredient. While eighteen specific products

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Economy

‘Asimov was right’ about rules for robots, says ex-US Cyber Director

Former US National Cyber Director Chris Inglis believes we have stopped needing to debate whether artificial intelligence is sentient and instead need to focus on the dangerous reality of its autonomy. Speaking at the Black Hat security conference, Inglis argued that if an AI can pass the Turing test for every person it encounters, it

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