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OpenAI safety employee quits, says 'time for trial and error is over'
Oct 3 (Reuters) - A former OpenAI safety employee who recently resigned criticized the company's approach to AI safety, arguing that a fast-paced culture focused on rapid development increases the risk of failures.
All hail electrification. But let’s talk about the hard part.
If one form of energy becomes the cheapest, most secure, and cleanest, you’d probably adjust your economy to use more of it, right? That’s one of the ideas underpinning a report the International Energy Agency issued last week about the global move toward electrification. Fatih Birol, head of the IEA, discussed some of the concepts from the report the following day at the United Nations. “Many, many years in the energy world, we had three choices in front of us. Shall I choose the most secure energy option? Shall I choose the most economic energy option?
Trump Defends Ohio Data Centers Amid AI Power Cost Backlash - Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN), NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NV
Trump defended Ohio data centers, arguing they are vital to AI competition while promising measures to protect local communities.
Fibre or protein – which is more important? ‘It’s about balance,’ experts say
With proteinmaxxing and fibremaxxing trends both taking over, it can be difficult to understand which is more important. Should we focus on eating enough protein each day and hitting our targets, or should fibre be the priority for gut health and well-being? To answer these questions, we spoke to tw
2026 Week 4 NFL predictions, odds, picks, best bets: Experts backing Broncos, Raiders, Seahawks on Sunday
SportsLine's experts have revealed their Week 4 NFL picks and best bets for Sunday
Yemen’s leader announces military operation to retake Houthi-held territory
Rashad al-Alimi says the campaign aims to restore state authority throughout Yemen.
Why tech companies are racing to put AI data centers in space
Why on earth do people want to put data centers in space? It’s all about power and cooling. The chips that run AI models require a lot of electrical power, and our electrical grid will be seriously stretched to accommodate the wave of new AI data centers now being built or planned. Data centers, in fact, will account for almost half of U.S. electricity demand growth between now and 2030. In space, there’s ample solar power for running AI servers. In the right orbit, solar energy is effecti
Ranvir Shorey reveals he was rejected from a big-banner film for being 'anti-govt', 'too vocal' and and 'potentially ‘controversial’: 'The world is a soul crushing place'
😞 With a heavy heart I’m sharing with you guys that I have finally got my first ever confirmation of not being cast in a film by a big mainstream studio for being too “vocal”, and potentially “controversial”. I have always had an inkling about this, and it’s finally confirmed…
Amazon promises more local funding and less secrecy around data centers
Amazon also tried to separate the anxiety over AI from the debate over data centers.
Abliteration Workbench: My Llama 3.2 Refusal Research
My Llama 3.2 refusal study without fine-tuning: commands, failed hypotheses, frozen replication, replay evidence, and lessons from classifier errors.
US rivals test modern military drones, robots to boost battlefield power
China is using a latest military drill to test its ability to deploy forces overseas and coordinate combined-arms operations with foreign militaries.
Why newborn screening matters - Wausau Pilot & Review
Newborn screening is one of the first important health checks a baby receives, helping families and providers identify potential concerns before ...
Patriots vs. Bills odds, picks, prediction, spread: NFL Week 4 start time, betting preview, best bets
Here's everything bettors need to know about the crucial early AFC East showdown as the Bills host the Patriots at New Highmark Stadium on Sunday
Kim Jong Un oversees launch of missile North Korea says uses AI to evade defences
SEOUL, Oct 4 — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the launch of a missile which allegedly used artificial intelligence to adjust its trajectory, state media reported...
The world is a mess. Let’s book a cruise!
Consumer confidence is feeble, gas prices remain high, the labor market has the jitters, there’s war in the Middle East, and AI doomerism has become part of pop culture. So . . . time to book a cruise? Apparently so. This week Carnival, the largest cruise line, reported record results—third quarter revenue of $8.4 billion, well ahead of expectations—and, more intriguingly, all-time high bookings for 2027. With customer deposits totaling $7.6 billion in the third quarter, up almost 7% over las
Feature: Box Art Brawl - Zone Of The Enders: The Fist Of Mars (GBA)
In the zone.Hello everyone, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl!Last week, we looked at a curious little game for the NES called Dragon Warrior II – not sure if you've heard of it. Regardless, while both contenders for this are excellent in their own right, it was Japan that nabbed the w
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Building Menu Vision: Real-Time Dish Recognition Arpitha Dudi, Growth Tech Lead Aug 20, 2026 Menus aren’t just lists, they’re a window into a restaurant’s unique offerings, specialties, and personality, shaping...
Best Portable Monitor for 2026
Want a little (or a lot) more screen real estate when you’re on the go? A portable USB-C monitor is the answer, and the best one I’ve tested is cheap, too.
Crews digging 12 feet below a California infrastructure project uncovered 40- to 45-million-year-old bones of a large hoofed mammal; paleontologists spent seven days extracting the fossil from hardened rock
A routine infrastructure project in Oceanside, California, has uncovered a glimpse of a world that existed tens of millions of years before humans. The City of Oceanside first announced the discovery on September 22, while reporting from the Los Angeles Times, NBC 7 San Diego and the San Diego Union
Perimenopause and Work: Findings from the AMY Study - The Vajenda
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Dante Moore injury: Explaining the NCAA's concussion protocol and if Oregon QB will play vs. UCLA
The latest on Moore's attempted return from a head injury suffered against USC
OPEC+ seven keep November oil production plan unchanged
The seven countries will also continue to hold monthly meetings to review market conditions
Shaktikanta Das, PM's Principal Secretary-2, says India within striking distance of 8% growth
Shaktikanta Das stated that India's real GDP grew by 7.8% in the first quarter of this financial year. It was supported by strong domestic demand and favorable investment conditions experienced during this period. This growth follows an average annual GDP increase of 7.9% recorded since the pandemic
Sanjay Dutt sparks online debate after saying 'I can’t feel that peace in our country anymore' as netizens react by bringing up his controversial past of arrest and conviction in 1993 case
Actor Sanjay Dutt has sparked an online debate after saying that he no longer feels the same sense of peace in India. The actor made the remark while appearing on Shekhar Suman’s show on Gandhi Jayanti, where he spoke about his hopes for greater harmony in the country.
White House AI Task Force Puts Nvidia, Big Tech Under Regulatory Scrutiny - TipRanks.com
As talks about AI safety and regulations intensify, the White House has formed a new AI task force that will spend the next 120 days assessing the risks and opportu...
Science Archives - Interesting Engineering
Stay updated with daily science news articles from Interesting Engineering. Find the most recent news on scientific discoveries, inventions, and developments.
US moves anti-ship missiles closer to Taiwan in major Japan drills
NMESIS will operate alongside Japanese and US forces at Yonaguni, while the exercise will also introduce the US Marine Corps’ MADIS short-range air-defense system to the island.
How Botox changed the life of a man who could not burp for 52 years
SINGAPORE — Daryl was 52 when he finally learnt how to burp in 2026."All my life, I could not burp," the cybersecurity executive, who declined to use his full name, told The Straits Times.The build-up of gas made him feel terribly bloated and uncomfortable. He also suffered excessive flatulence as h
Tom Fornelli's CFP Vibe Check: Alabama's Keelon Russell should terrify everyone, ACC has nightmare Week 5
Russell makes the Crimson Tide a nightmare matchup for anyone, while the ACC is in dire straits right now after its rough weekend
Is the Sudanese army gaining momentum against the RSF?
The SAF claims victory in a vital North Kordofan town, weakening RSF’s access to fighters and supply routes.
Investors push back on SEC plan to release corporate earnings less frequently
The U.S. government has pitched an obscure accounting rule change that has ignited a firestorm of opposition. If enacted, its effects might be felt from the capital markets to your retirement savings account. At issue is a proposal by the Securities and Exchange Commission that would scrap a long-standing requirement for registered companies to disclose their earnings every three months. Instead, they would have the option to do so only every six months. The agency says its proposal has tw
Love Is Blind viewers outraged by star's racial comments
Fans were left totally shocked.
Jay Clayton to lead Trump's AI task force, deliver report in 120 days, WSJ reports
Oct 3 (Reuters) - The White House has created a task force to examine AI's risks and opportunities and recommend what role the federal government should play in overseeing the technology, with a report due within 120 days, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing the head of the task for
Gemini’s free tier is getting a major downgrade on October 9
Google is cutting free access to Gemini 3.1 Pro and 3.6 Flash, leaving non-paying users with Flash-Lite from October 9.
In 1971, engineer Godfrey Hounsfield’s new scanner revealed a brain cyst in the first clinical CT scan; 8 years later, he shared the Nobel Prize for developing computer-assisted tomography
What if the contents of a sealed box could be revealed without ever opening it? For British engineer Godfrey Hounsfield, the question began with an unlikely fascination with Egyptian pyramids and cosmic rays.
Elderly and vulnerable in Jersey urged to get free vaccines - BBC
Eligible groups for the flu jab include people aged 65 and over, adults in care homes, pregnant women and those with long-term health conditions.
Jaguars vs. Bengals odds, picks, prediction, spread, line: NFL Week 4 start time, preview, best bets
Here's everything bettors need to know for Jaguars vs. Bengals in NFL Week 4 action
Amid teen triumph and organisational chaos, Asian Games close in Japan
The continental competition hosted 17,000 athletes over two weeks in Aichi-Nagoya.
Liquidity, liquidity voids and liquidity runs explained
Market liquidity refers to how easily an asset can be bought or sold without causing a large change in its price. A highly liquid market has enough buyers and sellers to absorb transactions relatively efficiently, while a less liquid market can experience larger price movements when sizeable orders
Glastonbury 2027 tickets sell out in 42 minutes
Thousands of people joined the queue in the hope of securing tickets to Worthy Farm.
I Asked a Privacy Tool What ChatGPT Knows About Me. The Result Was Terrifyingly Accurate
Every chat leaves a trace. A new tool reveals the startlingly specific inferences ChatGPT makes about your job, location, habits, and more.
Pet Tech Roundup: CNET Pet Owners Found the Best Products
With help from furry friends, we tested the most advanced pet tech. Here are our recommendations.
Leonardo DiCaprio’s foundation gave $1 million to a Seychelles debt-swap deal; by 2020, the wider project had helped the island nation protect 410,000 sq km of ocean, an area larger than Germany
Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation was among the private funders that backed a deal helping Seychelles use debt financing for ocean conservation. The deal helped the island nation increase the area of its ocean under protection from just 0.04% of its Exclusive Economic Zone to 30% by 2020.
Doctors warn about the risks energy drinks pose to kids. What families need to know
Sean and Heidi Cripe will never forget the call from their son's high school saying Davis was being taken to the emergency room."He chugged an energy drink — like, just trying to be cool," said Sean Cripe, recounting the day nearly a decade ago.The teen's heart soon fell out of rhythm and he died. W
Kalshi promo code CBSSPORTS55 in Florida: Get $55 bonus for Jaguars, Dolphins, Buccaneers, NFL Week 4 games
Kalshi Florida users can make trades on the state's three NFL teams and receive a $55 bonus for Week 4
Did the fall of al-Andalus reshape Europe forever?
Deja Vu traces Europe’s Muslim history from Al-Andalus to today. Why are Muslims still treated as outsiders?
Tejashwi Yadav accuses CEC of using 'fraudulent means' to help BJP win elections
Tejashwi Yadav has accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of manipulating the electoral process to favor the BJP, sparking outrage among citizens and resulting in protests. He slammed the Bihar government's failure to effectively manage flood responses and criticized the improper allocati
Fact Check: Did Trump once say the economy does better under Democrats?
A viral clip purportedly showed Donald Trump discussing his political identity and comparing economic performance under Democratic and Republican administrations
Learn Claude Code and Cowork — Just $15 during Deal Days
Go beyond basic chat and learn to automate Gmail, Drive, and Calendar tasks through five hands-on projects.
Why is this the only pink MacBook available right now? - Engadget
Is it too much to ask for some more colorful laptops?
APOD: 2026 October 4 – Supernumerary Rainbows over New Jersey
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 4 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Supernumerary Rainbows over New Jersey Explanation: Yes, but can your rainbow do this?
The rise and fall of America's deadly love affair with the cigarette
Cancer stick. Coffin nail. Cowboy killer. Those are nicknames, through the decades, for the cigarette — the once-glamorous desideratum of American society that has been tied to tens…
NHL Tonight: Mammoth, Rangers square off in key interconference matchup
There are five games on the NHL calendar on Sunday. Here's what to watch in each of them.
Russia hits Kyiv bridge as Germany’s Merz visits Ukraine’s capital
German chancellor visits Kyiv amid air raid sirens, pledging strong support as Russian strikes disrupt the capital.
USD/CAD shooting star puts September surge on notice
USD/CAD went on an incredible bullish run in September, surging more than five full big figures. However, after a false break above key resistance on Thursday, we’ve seen a clear bearish reversal pattern print. With the pair very stretched by historical standards, it suggests any reversal could ...
Lindsay Lohan recreates iconic ‘Mean Girls’ October 3 moment in viral video
The scene has become one of 'Mean Girls' most enduring references, with October 3 turning into an unofficial holiday for fans of the movie
Revive Raskin's 3 laws of software with humane work that considers a dev's duty of care
All this, and angry NeoVim users
Best Robot Vacuums: These New Models Clean Better Than Ever
After testing 47 new robot vacuums we’ve found the models that clean floors the best, navigate without getting stuck and avoid obstacles flawlessly.
Spies, prime ministers, and balls: The BBC Domesday project @ 40
The Centre for Computing History gathers the minds behind the project and the ones keeping it alive today
Hundreds of people came together in Duxbury Saturday to make sure parents struggling ...
... health condition, such as depression or an anxiety disorder. The Covid pandemic, cost of living crisis and increased concerns about digital harms ...
Chiefs vs. Raiders odds, picks, prediction, spread, line: NFL Week 4 start time, preview, best bets
Here's everything bettors need to know for when Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs visit Kirk Cousins and the Las Vegas Raiders in NFL Week 4
Russian forces to step up strikes on Ukrainian military targets after Zelensky’s remarks
The Russian Armed Forces will step up strikes on military and defense industry facilities, as well as related infrastructure, in Kiev and other Ukrainian regions, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
The 60/40 Portfolio Looks Dead Again: Here's What To Do (NYSEARCA:SPY)
The recent surge in stock-bond correlations has reignited concerns about the effectiveness of the 60/40 portfolio strategy. Click here to read more.
The Kent village that helped shape Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn spent three years in Elham before the outbreak of World War Two.