Month: April 2026
‘Simply by doing their daily work’: Meta tracks staff activity to teach AI how to replace them
Meta is recording employee clicks, keystrokes, and screen activity to train AI agents on real work behavior The program is part of a broader push to build AI systems that can perform everyday tasks with minimal human input The move comes just ahead of reports of layoffs at the company…
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The Iranian women Trump ‘saved’ from execution are simultaneously real and AI-manipulated
Only the night before, he had posted on Truth Social about the imminent executions of these women, quoting a screenshot that included a collage of eight glamorously backlit, soft-focus portraits. The photos of the women were immediately accused of being AI-generated. “Trump is begging Iranian leaders to not execute 8…
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What John Ternus told me a decade ago and why I’m convinced he’s the CEO Apple needs now
The first time I interviewed John Ternus was a decade ago to discuss the new MacBook. Like the MacBook Neo before it, this tiny, 12-inch, 2-lb laptop was a departure for Apple. It was packed with unusual and innovative design decisions, and John Ternus, who will step in as Apple’s…
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It’s finally happened — renewable energy just overtook coal as the world’s main source of electricity as solar growth hits ‘the largest ever observed for any source’
Renewables now account for more of the world’s electricity than coal They represent 33.8% of electricity generation compared to 33% for coal Solar is a key driver here, as it met 75% of the growth in global electricity demand Sustainability Week 2026 This article is part of a series of…
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I counted every gadget in my home for Earth Day — and the results surprised me
Sustainability Week 2026 This article is part of a series of sustainability-themed articles we’re running to observe Earth Day 2026 and promote more sustainable practices. Check out all of our Sustainability Week 2026 content. I’ve never felt the need to own the latest tech. In fact, I was still using…
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, April 23 (game #1047)
Good morning! Let’s play Connections, the NYT’s clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need Connections hints. What should you do once you’ve finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I’ve also got daily…
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