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☆ Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis explains what needs to happen to move from chatbots to AGI
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-19 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis says "AI agents" are the next phase of AI after chatbots. According to Demis Hassabis, the CEO of Google DeepMind and a recently minted Nobel laureate, there isn't any secret formula to get there. Hassabis pointed to AlphaGo, DeepMind's AI that first defeated humans in Go, demonstrating reasoning skills in the game's defined domain. Hassabis pointed to AlphaGo, DeepMind's AI that first defeated humans in Go, demonstrating reasoning skills in the game's defined domain. They can use hardware like robots in the physical world, software like a calculator, or even other AI systems.

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☆ Elections, hurricane damage and more: Here are four factors that will shape holiday shoppers' purchases
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-19 | by ( Melissa Repko | In Melissa-Repko | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

Several hard-to-predict factors will influence consumers' spending, as they deck the halls and look for the perfect gifts. That's a more modest increase than the 3.9% year-over-year jump from the 2022 to 2023 holiday season, when spending totaled $955.6 billion. Shoppers expect to spend an average of $1,778 on the holidays this year, 8% more than last holiday season, according to consulting firm Deloitte's survey. SharkNinja CEO Mark Barrocas described the election as the "biggest unknown" that will shape the holiday season. A shorter holiday season

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☆ Change the power dynamic in any room with one strategy, says communication expert—it'll make you influential at work
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Megan Sauer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

You have to use the strategy in moderation, and earnestly, for it to be effective, says Abrahams: "People can smell humblebrags." Think about your responsesThoughtfully responding to questions and compliments is an easy way to display humility, according to Abrahams. "When I say, 'I'm still working on my communication skills,' I'm really trying to take pressure off the other person and show that we're in this together," says Abrahams. Avoid being self-deprecating, or your colleagues will feel like you're fishing for compliments, he adds. Plus, sign up for CNBC Make It's newsletter to get tips and tricks for success at work, with money and in life.

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Keep reading to learn where to watch the Liberty vs. Lynx, whether you have cable or are seeking a live streaming alternative. What channel is Liberty vs. Lynx on? Game 4 of the Liberty vs. Lynx WNBA Finals match-up will be broadcast on ESPN in the US. ET, but WNBA Countdown coverage begins at 7:30 p.m.Where to watch Liberty vs. Lynx in the USCord-cutters can watch the game through most major live TV streaming packages, including Sling TV, Fubo, and DirecTV Stream. Check price at ExpressVPNHow to watch Liberty vs. Lynx with a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't already have one.

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☆ I drove 3 hours at the crack of dawn on a workday to see Charli XCX for the third time in 4 months. It was worth it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Zoe Woolrich | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

I've been a Charli XCX superfan for years and saw her when I was 14. I even signed into work from an outdoor art museum in upstate New York to see her last-minute Storm King set. AdvertisementIn 2017, Charli XCX opened for Halsey on her Hopeless Fountain Kingdom tour. But the Storm King show was my best experience yet, and well worth missing some work. A view of the crowd at Charli XCX's Storm King set.

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☆ The SBA can't help business owners hit by Helene, Milton until Congress comes back post-election
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Catherine Boudreau | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The Small Business Administration ran out of funding for its disaster loan program on October 15. The lapse could slow recovery efforts by small businesses damaged by hurricanes Helene, Milton. The Small Business Administration said on October 15 that its disaster loan program had run out of money. In the meantime, Biden administration officials and business leaders are encouraging people to fill out applications for SBA disaster loans. Are you a business owner, homeowner, or renter affected by the SBA's pause in disaster loans?

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☆ Campbell's to partner with Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailCampbell's to partner with Harris Blitzer Sports & EntertainmentMark Clouse, Campbell's CEO, and Tad Brown, Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment CEO, join 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the two company's new partnership, how it'll work in practice, and much more.

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☆ CNBC Daily Open: Strong earnings, macro conditions propelling stocks up
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Yeo Boon Ping | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Markets rise on upbeat earningsU.S. stocks resumed their advance Wednesday, as Morgan Stanley and United Airlines earnings topped estimates. The ministry also announced that bank loans to developers will be speeded up and nearly double to 4 million trillion yuan by the end of 2024, from the 2.23 trillion yuan already approved. [PRO] A shining sector that's not tech nor utilitiesBig Tech stocks, fueled by excitement over generative artificial intelligence, have been responsible for most of this year's rally in the market. But there's a new group of stocks that's fast becoming one of the best-performing sectors for the year.

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☆ Millennials on track to retire early are maxing out HSAs to supplement their savings. Here's who is eligible for this account and how to use it to grow your money.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

HSAs require enrollment in a high-deductible health plan, suitable for healthy individuals. After 65, you can use your HSA money to cover any expense without incurring a penalty, but the funds are subject to income tax. You'll have to move your money from your HSA to your HSA investment account. Brent Weiss, a certified financial planner, told BI that he invests his HSA money in a target-date fund: "I'm not getting fancy. Not touching your HSA funds means covering your medical expenses out of pocket, which is what Grant and the Schlagbaums do.

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Learn moreIt may be a spinoff of a spinoff, but Georgie and Mandy's First Marriage has become one of the most highly-anticipated fall network TV premieres. Below, we've compiled everything you need to know about how to watch Georgie and Mandy's First Marriage, including a free streaming option. How to watch Georgie and Mandy's First Marriage in the USGeorgie and Mandy's First Marriage will air on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Cord-cutters can live stream the show (and the network) through a couple of different avenues. Check price at DirecTVHow to watch Georgie and Mandy's First Marriage in CanadaNew episodes of Georgie and Mandy's First Marriage will be available through CTV in Canada.

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☆ Kristen Bell says her kids aren't 'Frozen' fans, but like that it'll pay for their college
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Kristen Bell, who played Anna in the "Frozen" movies, said her kids don't like them. "Frozen" and "Frozen 2" both made more than $1 billion, among the most successful animations ever. AdvertisementKristen Bell says her kids don't like the "Frozen" movies, but know they are what will fund them through college. The star, who recently appeared in Netflix's "Nobody Wants This," didn't say how much she was paid for "Frozen" and "Frozen 2." It was beaten by two other Disney movies: 2019's "The Lion King," which made $1.

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☆ Millennials on track to retire early are maxing out HSAs to supplement their savings. Here's who's eligible, and how you can use it to grow your money.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

HSAs require enrollment in a high-deductible health plan, suitable for healthy individuals. After 65, you can use your HSA money to cover any expense without incurring a penalty, but the funds are subject to income tax. "I decided to get a high deductible health plan because I was young, healthy, and I didn't expect my medical expenses to be too high," she said. Brent Weiss, a certified financial planner, told BI that he invests his HSA money in a target-date fund: "I'm not getting fancy. Not touching your HSA funds means covering your medical expenses out of pocket, which is what Grant and the Schlagbaums do.

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☆ The S&P 500 once again briefly rode Nvidia's coattails to all-time highs
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Alex Harring | Kavitha Shastry | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Nvidia 's rally to a record intraday high on Thursday briefly helped lift the S & P 500 into uncharted waters, leaving investors to wonder what's next for the artificial intelligence trade. The S & P 500 broad market index also touched a record high during the day, mostly driven by strong semiconductor and financial stocks. Nvidia's stock, which scored an all-time closing high on Monday, has added 1.6% so far this week. NVDA 1D mountain Nvidia, 1-day chart Martin likes the AI trade looking ahead, especially as year-end — typically a strong time for the market — nears. And then they'll try and take some profits, and then they'll try and buy it back a little cheaper, and then it'll go back up again."

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☆ UK regulator warns of big fines, service suspensions for tech giants ahead of new safety rules
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Ryan Browne | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The Online Safety Act includes sweeping new rules that will force large tech firms to do more to combat illegal content online. Over the past six months, Ofcom has consulted on its codes and guidance for illegal harms, pornography age verification and children's safety. The regulator added that, while these are positive steps, more changes will be needed wen the Online Safety Act comes into force. From December this year, Ofcom will publish first edition illegal harms codes and guidance. Tech platforms will then have three months to complete an illegal harms risk assessment.

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We've compiled everything you need to know about where to watch the Liberty vs. Lynx, including cable and streaming options. Tonight's game, Game 4, and the potential Game 5 will air on ESPN, so the streaming options we recommend will work for the rest of the series. What channel is Liberty vs. Lynx on? The network's WNBA Countdown coverage begins at 7:30 p.m.Where to watch Liberty vs. Lynx in the USIf you don't have ESPN through traditional cable means, you can live stream the game via a month-to-month live TV package like Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, or Fubo. Check price at ExpressVPNHow to watch Liberty vs. Lynx with a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't already have one.

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☆ Chelsea Manning avoids Google and Microsoft — and says she prefers Apple products for cybersecurity
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

She and Nym CEO Harry Halpin said they avoid Google and Microsoft products over security concerns. In her consulting role, she assesses clients' data privacy practices and makes recommendations to improve their security. Advertisement"I'm not saying that you have to go out and buy an iPhone or Apple products — I have no investment in Apple," Manning told BI. Halpin is a cryptographer and former senior research scientist at MIT, who said he also avoids Microsoft and Google products because of his concerns about keeping his data secure. Related storiesMicrosoft, Google, and Apple representatives did not respond to requests for comment from Business Insider about this story.

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Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about how to watch the Dodgers vs. Mets. How to watch the Dodgers vs. Mets in the USGame 3 of the Dodgers vs. Mets match-up will air on Fox Sports 1 (FS1). Cord-cutters can live stream the game through a month-to-month package like Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, or Fubo. Sling TV Subscription For just the essentials without any extra fluff, Sling TV is the streaming service you're looking for. Check price at ExpressVPNHow to watch the Dodgers vs. Mets with a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't have one.

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☆ Why best-selling novelist James Patterson loves Substack — and hates AI
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Peter Kafka | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Novelist James Patterson — along with a hardworking group of co-authors — generates multiple books a year. So I think that's kind of cool. I'm going to do a movie about cowboys and circuses! People don't think of them that way. So people ask — "What's the difference between James Patterson working with a group of people to make stuff in the voice of James Patterson and James Patterson using AI for the same thing?"

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Keep reading to learn how to watch Philadelphia Flyers vs. Edmonton Oilers live streams. Below, we've compiled everything you need to know about watching the Flyers vs. Oilers. What channel is the Philadelphia Flyers vs. Edmonton Oilers game on? The Philadelphia Flyers vs. Edmonton Oilers game will air on ESPN in the US. Check price at ExpressVPNHow to watch Philadelphia Flyers vs. Edmonton Oilers with a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't already have one.

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☆ A millennial lived on $15,000 a year to retire early. She opens up about the challenges and her new approach to FIRE: 'There are going to be expensive seasons'
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. AdvertisementGrant figured that if she continued investing most of her income in index funds, she could retire by 40. "There are going to be expensive seasons and not-so-expensive seasons." Grant (right) says one of her main goals is building community among individuals pursuing FIRE.

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☆ Goldman downgrades Etsy to sell, says it expects market share losses to continue
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Sean Conlon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

A number of negative catalysts are set to drive shares of Etsy lower, according to Goldman Sachs. Analyst Eric Sheridan downgraded the e-commerce stock to sell from neutral and slashed his price target by $25 to $45, which implies more than 9% downside from Monday's close. ETSY YTD mountain ETSY, year-to-date With that, Sheridan thinks that Etsy will continue to lose market share in the years to come, seeing low-single-digit buyer growth over time. "On net, we believe that the analysis points to a lower likelihood of ETSY meaningfully compounding GMS above long-term Street estimates." Specifically, he believes that margins could be pressured if Etsy "leans further into investments to stimulate growth."

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☆ Jim Cramer is holding on to Starbucks as new CEO starts making changes
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a "Morning Meeting" livestream at 10:20 a.m. "Don't sell the stock," Jim urged, outlining several reasons why investors should hold in his Sunday column . As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. THE ABOVE INVESTING CLUB INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY , TOGETHER WITH OUR DISCLAIMER . NO FIDUCIARY OBLIGATION OR DUTY EXISTS, OR IS CREATED, BY VIRTUE OF YOUR RECEIPT OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE INVESTING CLUB.

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☆ OpenAI will need to prove it's in the public's best interest as it becomes a for-profit company
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

But strategy advisors say it'll need to get more serious about defining its public benefit. Unlike traditional for-profit businesses, which are primarily focused on maximizing shareholder value, public benefit corporations must balance stakeholder interests with those of their employees and customers. Investors can also question why a company isn't progressing on its stated public benefit. It will also need to define its "public benefit" as part of its new corporate charter, he added. So as OpenAI restructures, the pressure is now on the company to clearly articulate its public mission and show that it's serious about it.

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☆ I've been to Disney World dozens of times. Its dining plan is a great value for families like ours — especially when offered for free.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-13 | by ( Matt Cabral | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Fortunately, Disney brought back its dining plans this year, and I find them to be a great value. AdvertisementDisney dining plans come in 2 tiers and include multiple meals and beveragesDisney dining plans with table-service meals included come with dessert. Through this same promotion, guests staying in pricier deluxe hotels could get free standard dining plans. Matt CabralThe paid dining plan is worth it for folks who enjoy Disney's food as much as its entertainment. AdvertisementBefore the dining plan was suspended, Disney also regularly offered deals that allowed guests to get it for free.

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