At Instacart, Hybrid AI Solves The Stubborn AI Reliability Problem

Like many AI systems, Instacart’s product-replacement system needs to gauge its own confidence in order to turn predictions into actions.

John Ternus is now the CEO of Apple
John Ternus is now the CEO of Apple

For the first time since 2011, one of the world’s most valuable companies has a new leader, as today marks John Ternus’ first day as Apple’s CEO. He’s replacing Tim Cook, who will continue on as the executive chairman on Apple’s board and departed with a letter to employees that remarked, “This place is proof […]

Strengthening Tropical Storm Edouard On The Verge Of U.S. Landfall

Tropical Storm Edouard is getting stronger and will make landfall near the Texas – Louisiana border today. It could even briefly become a hurricane.

UnitedHealthcare Unveils 1,700 Treatments No Longer Needing Prior Approval

UnitedHealthcare, the nation’s largest health insurer, has unveiled 1,700 diagnostic codes that will no longer need prior approval, effective October 1.

Anthropic has signed a $35bn cloud deal with Nvidia-backed Lambda
Anthropic has signed a $35bn cloud deal with Nvidia-backed Lambda

Anthropic has committed $35bn to a cloud provider most people have never heard of, for capacity in a Texas data centre being built by a former bitcoin miner. The Wall Street Journal reported the Lambda agreement on Monday, and Reuters confirmed it with…

Net Effect Of AI Psychologically Spurring People Toward Both Greater Mindfulness And Worsening Mindlessness

AI can spark curiosity and new ways of thinking, but it can also encourage us to outsource our thinking. Researchers still don’t know which effect will win out.

My Wearables Track My Health. They Still Do Not Understand Me

Apple Watch, Oura Ring and ReSound Sensia each understand part of my health. Can the iPhone connect their data into a more complete picture of me?

Boxr Gym: The Real-Life Miami Location That Feels Like It Should Be In GTA 6

A tour of BOXR Gym in downtown Miami: founder Mateo Attalla, marketing lead Daniel Abreu, the weekly Bible study, the $220 membership and the GTA 6 ambition.

Roman Space Telescope And NASA’s Ultimate Search For Off-World Life

The picture-perfect launch of NASA’s Roman Space Telescope could push forward the space agency’s ultimate search for life across the Milky Way, says a leading astronomer.