Godfather of AI Says There’s an Expert Consensus AI Will Soon Exceed Human Intelligence

There’s also a “significant chance” that AI will take control, he says. Impending Gloom Geoffrey Hinton, one of the “godfathers” of AI, is adamant that AI will surpass human intelligence — and worries that we aren’t being safe enough about its development. This isn’t just his opinion, though it certainly carries weight on its own.… Continue reading Godfather of AI Says There’s an Expert Consensus AI Will Soon Exceed Human Intelligence

THE BRADFORD EXCHANGE MINT HONORS THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY

NILES, Ill., May 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Bradford Exchange Mint, source for coins of enduring value worldwide, announces an extraordinary tribute to the “Greatest Generation” heroes as we mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. D-Day — 6 June 1944 — over 150,000 heroic Allied forces from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and… Continue reading THE BRADFORD EXCHANGE MINT HONORS THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY

VinFast crash that killed family of four now under federal investigation

The top vehicle safety regulator in the U.S. has launched a formal probe into an April crash involving the all-electric VinFast VF8 SUV that claimed the lives of a family of four, TechCrunch has learned. The crash happened in Pleasanton, California at about 9 p.m. on April 24. Police told local news outlets at the… Continue reading VinFast crash that killed family of four now under federal investigation

South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc. Announces Authorization of Stock Repurchase Program

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., May 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc. (“South Atlantic” or the “Company”) (OTCQX: SABK), parent of South Atlantic Bank (the “Bank”), today announced that the board of directors of the Company (the “Board”) has authorized a stock repurchase program for up to 380,341 of the outstanding shares of the Company’s… Continue reading South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc. Announces Authorization of Stock Repurchase Program

Talent demand in EV segment drives in new roles and contract hiring

EV software and hardware engineers, battery and service technicians, fleet management professionals are needed to drive the growth of the sector. The electric vehicle (EV) industry is growing and this has led to a rise in demand for new skills and expertise. It is creating opportunities of various types and at various levels for those… Continue reading Talent demand in EV segment drives in new roles and contract hiring

MAY HARVARD CAPS / HARRIS POLL: TRUMP LEADS BIDEN BY 5 POINTS AS 44% OF INDEPENDENTS ARE STILL WEIGHING THE CHOICES

BIDEN’S JOB APPROVAL ON ISRAEL DROPS TO A LOW OF 36% 52% OF HISPANIC VOTERS SAY THEIR PERSONAL FINANCIAL SITUATION IS WORSENING NEW YORK and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) today released the results of the May Harvard CAPS / Harris poll, a monthly collaboration between the Center for American Political… Continue reading MAY HARVARD CAPS / HARRIS POLL: TRUMP LEADS BIDEN BY 5 POINTS AS 44% OF INDEPENDENTS ARE STILL WEIGHING THE CHOICES

Global Times: TV series ‘To the Wonder’ captivates audiences with authentic portrayal of Altay’s nomadic life

BEIJING, May 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Altay in Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is no stranger to tourists, as the prefecture is home to vast landscapes, rich culture and diverse ethnic traditions. A recent popular TV series To the Wonder, based on the adaptation of novel My Altay by author Li Juan and directed… Continue reading Global Times: TV series ‘To the Wonder’ captivates audiences with authentic portrayal of Altay’s nomadic life

G. Willi-Food international Reports the results of first quarter 2024

YAVNE, Israel, May 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — G. Willi-Food International Ltd. (NASDAQ: WILC) (the “Company” or “Willi-Food“), a global company that specializes in the development, marketing and international distribution of kosher foods, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. First Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Sales decreased by 10.1% to NIS… Continue reading G. Willi-Food international Reports the results of first quarter 2024

@niche: RAGING AGAINST THE DYING OF THE LIGHT.003344

Editor’s Note: This week, as we continue to languish in the painful limbo of the Grand Transition to EVs, Peter gives us a peek at his dream ICE garage. In On The Table, we feature the latest from the Merchants of Greed at Porsche and their mind-numbing updates to the 2025 Cayenne lineup. We also preview a pivotal… Continue reading @niche: RAGING AGAINST THE DYING OF THE LIGHT.003344

India on track to have world’s second-largest urban metro system by 2024, says Hardeep Singh Puri

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, in an interaction with former judges, veterans of the armed forces, and intellectuals, underlined the development of urban metro transport in the past decade and said that the country will soon have the world’s second-largest urban metro system in the next two and a half… Continue reading India on track to have world’s second-largest urban metro system by 2024, says Hardeep Singh Puri