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History repeats in a world of unwelcome replays

Commentary / World May 12, 2023

History repeats in a world of unwelcome replays

by Michael J. Boskin

From high inflation to a ground war in Europe to widespread technological disruptions, the biggest challenges facing the world today are hardly unprecedented.

Foxconn profits plunge due to investment loss from Sharp’s write-down

Business May 12, 2023

Foxconn profits plunge due to investment loss from Sharp’s write-down

by Yimou Lee

Foxconn, which assembles around 70% of iPhones, has been diversifying production away from China, whose strict COVID-19 restrictions disrupted its biggest iPhone plant last year.

Elon Musk says he has found new CEO for Twitter

Business / Tech May 12, 2023

Elon Musk says he has found new CEO for Twitter

by Chavi Mehta and Sheila Dang

Tesla shares closed 2.1% higher on Thursday and analysts said the announcement helped alleviate some investor concerns around Musk's active involvement at Twitter.

The music industry has an AI problem

Commentary / World May 11, 2023

The music industry has an AI problem

by H. Drew Blackburn

“Heart on My Sleeve,” using AI generated voices of famous artists, was built by a bot and way too believable. Was it theft?

Government-funded chip venture aims to restore Japan's glory days

Business May 10, 2023

Government-funded chip venture aims to restore Japan's glory days

by Takashi Mochizuki and Yuki Furukawa

Rapidus is trying to do what experts argued the country should have done decades ago as it began to lose its edge in the semiconductor industry.

Flying tractors are a window into farming’s future

Commentary / World May 10, 2023

Flying tractors are a window into farming’s future

by Amanda Little

AI-guided drones can spray fertilizer, apply fungicide and sow seeds with a precision that leaves traditional heavy equipment in the dust.

Bringing AI tools to the workplace requires a delicate balance

Business / Tech May 9, 2023

Bringing AI tools to the workplace requires a delicate balance

by Kevin J. Delaney

Move too slowly, and risk getting left behind. Move too quickly, and neither the staff nor the technology may be ready.

Nintendo warns sales of Switch consoles to slow further this year

Business / Corporate May 9, 2023

Nintendo warns sales of Switch consoles to slow further this year

by Takashi Mochizuki and Yuki Furukawa

Nintendo said on Tuesday that it sold 17.9 million Switch units in the year to March and reported operating profit of ¥93.8 billion for the quarter on Tuesday.

The next fear on AI: Hollywood’s killer robots become the military’s tools

World May 6, 2023

The next fear on AI: Hollywood’s killer robots become the military’s tools

by David E. Sanger

U.S. national security officials are warning about the potential for the new technology to upend war, cyber conflict and — in the most extreme case — the use of nuclear weapons.

AI pioneer says its threat to world may be 'more urgent' than climate change

World / Science & Health May 6, 2023

AI pioneer says its threat to world may be 'more urgent' than climate change

AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinto is among a growing number of tech leaders publicly espousing concern about the possible threat posed by AI.

AI will revolutionize Japanese fashion — just not right now

Style & Design | ON: FASHION May 6, 2023

AI will revolutionize Japanese fashion — just not right now

by Samuel Thomas

ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence engines are coming for everyone and everything, but the whims of the fashion world might be an unlikely bulwark.

Apple stakes future growth on emerging markets, starting with India

Business / Tech May 5, 2023

Apple stakes future growth on emerging markets, starting with India

by Stephen Nellis

For Apple, selling an iPhone in an emerging market represents more than just the sale of one device — it represents the chance to get consumers hooked.

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