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☆ Zuck says he used to be awkward but is getting 'more comfortable just being me' as he gets older
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Mark Zuckerberg says he's becoming more comfortable with himself as he gets older. The Meta CEO reflected on his early-career awkwardness in a recent Threads reply. The Meta CEO, who turned 40 in May, recently replied to a Threads post commenting on his evolving public persona. In a response to the post, Zuckerberg said when he was 19 years old he "didn't know anything about running a company, communicating publicly, etc." This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ These business leaders and billionaires are backing Kamala Harris
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The Vice President has already secured several influential political endorsements, including the support of President Joe Biden. AdvertisementSheryl SandbergFormer Meta executive Sheryl Sandberg endorsed Kamala Harris for president on social media on Monday. AdvertisementReed HastingsNetflix's Reed Hastings is supporting Harris' presidential bid with a $7 million donation. Ron ConwaySilicon Valley "super angel" investor Ron Conway has also backed Harris' presidential run. She said in an X post: "I am proud to support Vice President Harris.

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☆ Even politicians want to have a 'brat' summer
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewEven Kamala Harris wants to be a "brat" this summer. Harris is not the first politician to embrace the viral "brat summer" for political gain. So what exactly is a 'brat' summer? Social media has run with the idea of the "brat" summer, and the album's aesthetics have taken on a life of their own. Having a "brat" summer has become less about the album — and more about a state of mind.

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☆ Here's where Kamala Harris stands on tech issues including AI, Big Tech, and crypto
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Vice President Kamala Harris looks set to clinch the Democratic presidential nomination. Harris is the former attorney-general of California and has a long history with the tech industry. Here's where she stands on AI, Big Tech, and crypto. AdvertisementKamala Harris looks set to win the Democratic presidential nomination after Joe Biden withdrew from the 2024 race on Sunday. Harris is the former California attorney-general before becoming a senator in 2017 and has a long association with the tech sector.

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☆ 7 things you need to know about the huge CrowdStrike IT outage
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-20 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A widespread IT outage linked to a CrowdStrike update hit global operations on Friday. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe world has been hit by one of the most widespread tech outages in history. The Friday outage, linked to cyber security firm CrowdStrike, affected operations around the world and has been compared to Y2K. "I don't think it's too early to call it: this will be the largest IT outage in history."

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☆ Crowdstrike says the global IT outage was not caused by a cyberattack
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Crowdstrike CEO George Kurtz said a mass outage was not caused by a cyberattack. He said customers were affected "by a defect found in a single content update for Windows." AdvertisementCrowdstrike, the firm linked to the major global IT outage, has ruled out a cyberattack. In a statement on X, CEO George Kurtz said the outage was "not a security incident or cyberattack." He said the company was "actively working with customers impacted by a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts.

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☆ Mass IT outage: here's a list of companies and operations affected
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewA mass IT outage has hit flights, banks, retailers, and media outlets around the world. Here are some of the companies and operations affected. AdvertisementAirlinesAirlines, including United, Delta, American, and Allegiant, have all grounded flights due to the mass outage. Related stories"KLM and other airlines and airports have been affected by a global computer outage, making flight handling impossible. AdvertisementGrocery store chain Woolworths told BI that some stores had "been impacted as a result of the global IT issue."

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☆ This school has 12-hour days, 'relaxing' meals — and no smartphones
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-17 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Helping an 'Anxious Generation'All Saints' experiment with an extended school day comes as concern mounts about the impact of smartphones and social media on teenagers. AdvertisementUS Surgeon-General Vivek Murthy also recently called for social media to carry cigarette-style warning labels to warn of the health risks. Writing in The New York Times, he said social media increased the risk that children would suffer anxiety and depression. However, the extended school day program has produced some noteworthy results. AdvertisementRausch said his research had shown that constant access to smartphones and social media only increases social inequality.

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AdvertisementThe Thiel effectFor Vance, Thiel's influence first left its mark when he was still a student. Thiel also got a shoutout on the acknowledgments page of Vance's 2016 book, "Hillbilly Elegy." The former PayPal CEO has given $15 million to Vance's campaign, Politico reported — the largest donation ever given to one Senate candidate. AdvertisementOne of Trump's biggest donors in the 2016 presidential campaign, Thiel has re-emerged as a key player in the MAGA movement after largely sitting out the 2020 election. Thiel also appears to have pulled some of his Silicon Valley strings to advance Vance's campaign.

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☆ Elon Musk seems to have built a 'mega rave cave' at Tesla's Berlin gigafactory
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-13 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Tesla appears to have opened a nightclub at its Berlin Gigafactory. Elon Musk first floated the idea of a "mega rave cave" at the factory in a 2020 social media poll. Berliners have been mocking the club on social media. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The company's Berlin Gigafactory appears to have opened its very own nightclub, according to social media posts.

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☆ Elon Musk braces for another fight after X gets named and shamed
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

European regulators said Elon Musk's X deceives users and breaches EU rules. The European Commission cited issues with data access, advertising transparency, and "dark patterns." download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementElon Musk's X deceives its users and breaches online content rules, the European Commission said on Friday. The body said X's blue checkmark system for "verified accounts" deceives users as anyone can pay to obtain verified status.

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☆ OpenAI is reportedly nearing AI systems that can reason. Here's why that could be a cause for concern.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The scale ranked AI systems by levels of intelligence, from chatbots at level one, to AI systems that could do the work of entire organizations at level five. Execs reportedly told staffers they believed OpenAI was at level one, defined as AI with conversational language skills, but was nearing level two, identified as "reasoners" with human-level problem-solving. Burden added developing AI systems to this level runs the risk of the machines "reasoning past us," something that could have consequences for the workforce. An OpenAI representative told Bloomberg the scale also included "Agent" and "Innovator" levels, which classified AI systems by their ability to take action and aid in invention. "We've got AI systems that appear to do a tiny bit of reasoning, but it's not clear if it's just a mirage."

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☆ Saudi Arabia's Neom dreams collide with financial reality as budgets reportedly face big cuts
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Saudi Arabia is reportedly getting ready to slash Neom's budget. Saudi Arabia has been struggling to justify the enormous cost of megaprojects such as Neom. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The kingdom is set to cut billions of dollars in spending on some of its Vision 2030 megaprojects amid rumors of spiraling costs, Bloomberg reported. Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman's Vision 2030 aims to transform Saudi Arabia both economically and politically by reducing its dependence on oil revenues and pivoting toward technology.

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☆ Meta is still betting Threads can beat Elon Musk's X — but Zuck faces an uphill battle
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The platform became the world's fastest-growing app when it launched after hitting 100 million users in just five days. Zuck said last week the X rival now has more than 175 million monthly active users. In a recent interview with Platformer, Threads and Instagram boss Adam Mosseri said the aim was still overtaking X. In April, Sensor Tower estimated Threads had averaged 28 million daily active users in the US, while X averaged 22 million. An Instagram add-onWhile Meta still backs Threads to overtake X, the platform still very much exists alongside Instagram.

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☆ The Apple Watch is reportedly getting a birthday makeover
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Apple is planning to revamp the Watch as its 10th birthday nears. The revamped watches may also get a new chip, which could enable some AI enhancements. AdvertisementThe Apple Watch is about to turn 10, so Apple is planning a birthday revamp including larger displays and thinner builds, Bloomberg reported. Both versions of the new Series 10 watches will have screens similar to the large displays found on the Apple Watch Ultra, according to the report. The revamped watches are also expected to contain a new chip that may permit some AI enhancements later on.

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☆ Having Elon Musk as a boss is a tough gig — just ask X's Linda Yaccarino
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. AdvertisementThe difficulties are reportedly creating tensions between Musk and X CEO Linda Yaccarino. Randall Peterson, a professor of organizational behavior at London Business School, told Business Insider that any company struggling like X would suffer leadership tensions. Leadership shake-upAmid the increasing financial pressure, Musk and Yaccarino have also been shaking up the company's leadership. X did not respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.

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☆ Microsoft's new AI chief explains what's at the top of his to-do list
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-26 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Microsoft's AI chief, Mustafa Suleyman, has laid out his main goals for the company. In a podcast chat with Seth Rosenberg, Suleyman said he wanted to "uplevel" Copilot's quality. AdvertisementMicrosoft's newly installed AI chief, Mustafa Suleyman, is keen to ensure that the Big Tech company is not underestimated. On a recent podcast with Seth Rosenberg, Suleyman explained his new responsibilities at the company. He said he oversaw key teams, including Bing and Edge, and Copilot, Microsoft's flagship AI product.

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☆ Saudi Arabia may be forced to reassess megaprojects like Neom
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The Kingdom's Vision 2030 plans feature several massive construction projects, including the futuristic megacity Neom and an entertainment project on the outskirts of Riyadh. Amine Mati, an assistant director at the IMF and its mission chief for Saudi Arabia, told The FT that Saudi authorities were "recalibrating" to assess whether some spending should be delayed. In public, Saudi has largely been keen to insist that the megaprojects, especially Neom, are on track. Experts previously told BI that Saudi Arabia was struggling to attract the foreign investment needed for the development. Representatives for Neom did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider, made outside normal working hours.

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☆ European regulators accuse Apple of breaching new rules with its App Store
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-24 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The European Commission has accused Apple of stifling competition with its App Store policies. Regulators say Apple is in breach of new tech rules by restricting alternative app promotions. AdvertisementThe European Commission has accused Apple of stifling competition with its App Store. The European regulators said Apple was in breach of new tech rules, known as the Digital Markets Act (DMA), as the company prevents app developers from steering customers to App Store alternatives. Under the European rules, developers should be able to freely inform customers of cheaper purchasing options and steer them toward the offers.

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☆ How to use ChatGPT to find a job: prompt guide
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-22 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The free version of ChatGPT can now search for job listings. Job seekers can use the AI assistant to act as a personal recruiter. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementChatGPT just might be a job seeker's best friend. Equipped with GPT-4o, the free version of the bot can now access the internet and trawl through job listings.

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☆ Elon Musk's AI-driven plan for news on X is like 'old Twitter on steroids,' expert says
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-21 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

In short, Musk thinks social media posts can be aggregated into a real-time news feed using AI. However, using AI to curate a real-time news feed could come with some serious risks. 'Old Twitter on steroids'Nic Newman, of the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at the University of Oxford, told Business Insider the model was reminiscent of pre-Musk Twitter. According to Musk, X "very quickly" corrects itself when misinformation is spread on the platform. AdvertisementMisleading 'experts'According to Musk, AI and the internet are already "aggregating the wisdom of the people."

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☆ Jensen Huang's tight control over Nvidia chips reportedly led to a feud with Microsoft
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Microsoft has been feuding with Nvidia, The Information reported. Jensen Huang's attempt to control how Nvidia chips are used led to a standoff with Microsoft. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementMicrosoft has reportedly been feuding with Nvidia. The Information reported that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's tight control over how chips are allocated and installed has rubbed Microsoft the wrong way.

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☆ Tim Cook's views on one of Apple's most controversial products might come as a surprise
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-19 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Tim Cook has shared his thoughts on one of Apple's most controversial products. The CEO was asked to blind-rank Apple products, including the Magic Mouse, during an interview. The Magic Mouse has proved to be one of Apple's most controversial products. AdvertisementTim Cook has shared his thoughts on one of Apple's most controversial products. Cook was asked to put five of Apple's most famous products in order as part of a blind-ranking game.

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☆ Elon Musk really doesn't want to live forever
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-19 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Elon Musk isn't interested in living forever. In a recent interview, Musk said if people live too long they inhibit new ideas. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementUnlike some of his contemporaries, Elon Musk isn't interested in living forever. "If we live for too long, I think it does ossify society.

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☆ Elon Musk says he wants Optimus to be a 'good looking robot' that people think of as a friend
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-19 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Elon Musk says he wants Tesla's humanoid robot to be considered a friend. Musk discussed the robot's potential at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. AdvertisementElon Musk wants you to think of Tesla's Optimus robot as a friend. Speaking at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Musk discussed Tesla's ambitions for its humanoid robot. "I think people will start to regard their personal Optimus robot as sort of a friend," he said, likening it to characters from pop culture like Star Wars' robot R2-D2.

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