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Consulting’s race to become AI native
It’s a question as old as the industry itself: What does a consultant actually do? Traditionally, consultants have acted as an external support system, called in to crunch the numbers, trim head count, or identify growth opportunities. Now, AI is reshaping what clients want from consultants and how…
Oura exploring how its ring could detect brain hemorrhages after Bill Ackman suggests it could have helped his daughter
Oura is looking into how its smart ring could be used to detect brain hemorrhages after billionaire investor Bill Ackman suggested such a feature could have helped his daughter. Ackman, founder of Pershing Square Capital Management, shared this week that his 26-year-old daughter, Lucy, experienced…
ChatGPT has entered the group chat. Texters have…feelings about it.
A hot new bombshell has entered the group chat: ChatGPT. OpenAI announced a new plugin for Apple Messages on Thursday. On a Mac, ChatGPT can now search your text messages, draft replies, and hit send. The company suggested using prompts to look for birthday or spam messages to delete. The launch…
12 celebrities who support AI
Ben Affleck, Natasha Lyonne, and James Cameron. Getty The use of artificial intelligence is dividing Hollywood. Some people are against it for creative endeavors, and are protecting their likenesses from it. Others are diving headfirst into AI ventures. Hollywood has become a major battleground in…
These smartphones on soldiers’ chests are becoming an important tool in the US Army’s plans for a high-tech fight
The soldiers stood at the edge of a building, readying to push deeper into the city for the next phase of the fight. Some checked their ammunition, while others mapped out their moves on the smartphones on their chests. The US Army refers to the systems Business Insider saw used in this urban…
Pope Leo warns AI could become a new form of ‘economic colonialism’
Pope Leo XIV has a simple request for lawmakers tasked with shaping AI policy: put humans first. The pontiff encouraged them to implement laws that uplift their constituents at the International Catholic Legislators Network’s annual conference in Rome on Friday. During his speech, Pope Leo…
After living in California for decades, I finally found the perfect place to visit for an unforgettable weekend getaway.
Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, I have visited many beautiful places in California over the years. My hometown offered easy access to coastal cities like Santa Cruz and Monterey. I’ve also explored popular destinations like Sonoma, Napa, and Palm Springs in search of the perfect weekend…
What’s happening with the national debt — and how it could affect your wallet
Owing $40 trillion might sound daunting. But for the American government, ballooning debt has become the new business as usual — even if it takes a bite out of consumers’ wallets. On Wednesday, the Treasury Department announced that the national debt had reached over $40 trillion, up by more than…
I’m a doctor who tracks my health. My 93-year-old dad does none of that.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with dermatologist Dr. Jessica Wu. It has been edited for length and clarity. My dad has never tracked his sleep, and wouldn’t know what a macro is. He has never set foot in a gym, and doesn’t own sneakers (he prefers loafers). And yet, at 93, he
Why Anthropic’s AI watermark is going further than its rivals — for now
Anthropic’s new watermark for AI-generated text struck a nerve for some Claude users — but did Europe’s laws require it to go as far as it did? A Business Insider review of the law, supported by interviews with AI and policy experts, suggests Anthropic’s approach may go beyond what the EU requires…