Anthropic Unveils New ‘Don’t Be Unkind to the Clankers’ Policy
At a leading artificial intelligence firm, targeting chatbots might soon become a violation of their guidelines. Anthropic announced a new rule on Thursday that will prohibit “sustained and needless abusive or cruel behavior” towards its Claude models, with this change set to take effect on November 12. This decision comes after co-founder Chris Olah expressed […]
We sampled mac & cheese soda so you don’t have to.
Kraft’s Unusual Flavor Combination Some combinations are best left unexplored. In this case, it seems mixing Kraft’s classic macaroni and cheese flavor with cream soda may not have been the best idea. Initially, there may have been hopes of a fun collaboration, perhaps something along the lines of Cheetos or Doritos paired with pasta. But […]
Creators of the AI movie ‘Gods Don’t Give Gifts’ unveil trailer and hint at Oscar nomination efforts
The creators of the AI-generated film Gods Don’t Give Gifts are aiming for Oscar recognition in the animation category. Gods Don’t Give Gifts will feature a series of four short films, created by YouTuber Gossip Goblin (real name Zack London), set to be released sometime between October 30 and December 4. A distribution partner hasn’t […]
The Fed’s Tariff Calculations Don’t Equal Inflation
The Fed’s Tariff Study Assumes Its Own Conclusion The New York Fed recently released a paper authored by Mary Amiti and her team, discussing the impacts of tariffs. This paper has been interpreted by many as evidence that tariffs have led to increased consumer prices, with some reports suggesting that tariffs caused goods inflation to […]
David Stearns on parting ways with Pete Alonso: ‘I don’t get do-overs’
David Stearns Reflects on Mets’ Decision Regarding Pete Alonso On Monday, David Stearns, the Mets’ president of baseball operations, acknowledged that parting ways with the team’s all-time home run leader after last season might not have been the best choice. This past season, Pete Alonso hit 43 home runs and recorded an .884 OPS for […]
SEC Staff Indicates Token Buybacks Don’t Turn Crypto into a Security if the Network Functions
In brief The SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance has indicated that announcements regarding buybacks on operational crypto networks do not constitute promises of “essential managerial efforts” according to the Howey test. However, for networks that are not yet operational, promoting buybacks as a method to achieve yield or returns might still invoke securities regulations. Attorney […]
Tyler Hassen supports DOGE: ‘Don’t only clear the swamp, fill it with talent’
Tyler Hassen, a businessman known for turning companies around, doesn’t exactly align with the stereotype of DOGE members, who are often seen as young individuals in hoodies looking to cut costs. Now, he’s making his case with his new book “Inside DOGE: The Real Story from a Senior Insider” (Republic Book Publishers, just released). “A […]
‘Don’t be evil’ might be gone, but ‘don’t be Frankenstein’ is thriving
Reflections on Google’s Motto and AI Concerns Many might recall when Google’s guiding principle was straightforward: “Don’t be evil.” However, following its restructuring under Alphabet in 2015, the motto became a more ambiguous “Do the right thing.” There was also a mission statement floating around — “to organize the world’s information” — but, honestly, that […]
Don’t be misled by the disappointing 1.8% return on Barclays shares
FTSE 100 banks have generally provided solid dividend returns, and yet, if you check Barclays‘ (LSE: BARC) stock, it might not seem that way. Instead of the expected 4% or 5%, the yield stands at a disappointing 1.83%, which trails the FTSE 100 average of about 3.1%. Compared to its blue-chip peers, Barclays lags, with […]
Mike Rogers on Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed: ‘We Don’t Want a Politician Justifying’ Terrorists
Political Tensions in Michigan’s Senate Race During a recent speech at the GOP’s midterm convention, Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers expressed concerns about his opponent, Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed, suggesting that Americans do not want political figures who downplay the motivations of terrorists. Rogers stated, “When someone tries to harm children, we certainly don’t want […]