From ‘Her’ to ChatGPT, here’s how sci-fi and tech feed off each other
In May 2024, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman sparked a firestorm by referencing the 2013 movie “Her” to highlight the novelty of the latest iteration of ChatGPT. Within days, actor Scarlett Johansson, who...
View ArticleWhat’s open and closed on the 4th of July 2024? Banks, stock markets, USPS,...
July 4th is one of the most widely celebrated federal holidays, full of food and fireworks. And Independence Day 2024 is set to be one of the busiest. According to the American Automobile Association...
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Panda Express is bringing back its beloved Beyond orange chicken—for a...
After nearly two years, lots of public outcry, and a petition that garnered more than 7,000 signatures, Panda Express has heard its vegetarian and vegan customers: It’s bringing back Beyond orange...
View ArticleHere are the stocks that could be impacted by a Trump or Biden presidency
The first U.S. presidential debate saw President Joe Biden turning in a fitful performance, especially at the beginning, as he exchanged barbs with former President Trump on abortion, immigration, the...
View ArticleOne year of Threads: How is Meta’s X rival really doing?
When Meta launched Threads last July, it saw an immediate tidal wave of interest: 100 million people signed up for the social network within days, prompting many to wonder if CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s new...
View Article‘I have coworkers . . . barely making it’: A Kroger employee on the recent...
During Kroger’s annual meeting last week, shareholders voted against a proposal that could have secured higher wages for hundreds of thousands of workers employed by the grocery giant. The majority of...
View ArticleThe top qualities Boeing’s next CEO needs most? Courage and humility
It’s no secret Boeing faces major challenges. Each day seems to bring more negative headlines about the company’s commercial aircraft, civilian spacecraft, or its defense business. Since 2019, Boeing...
View ArticleWhat would a Labour victory mean for tech in the U.K.?
On Thursday, while Americans are heading to backyard barbecues, residents in the U.K. will be heading to the polls to vote on who will be their ruling government for the last five years. The Labour...
View ArticleWhy Bill Gates believes AI superintelligence will require some self-awareness
Welcome to AI Decoded, Fast Company’s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week here. Bill Gates says...
View ArticleUber is expanding its boat offerings across Europe
Uber is bringing a handful of new water-transport offerings to Europe, including a yacht tour in Ibiza and on-demand boat booking in Venice. The launches are part of an effort to keep up with high...
View ArticleEnd of a era: Bob’s Stores ends operations nationwide
Bob’s Stores has experienced four bankruptcy filings, multiple restructurings, and a handful of acquisitions. Now, the 70-year-old Northeast clothing chain is officially shutting down operations. In...
View ArticleAs AI learns from Stack Overflow, Reddit, and more platforms, companies are...
Post a comment on Reddit, answer coding questions on Stack Overflow, edit a Wikipedia entry or share a baby photo on your public Facebook or Instagram feed and you are also helping to train the next...
View ArticleFlight canceled? United Airlines shares weather maps with affected passengers
A delayed flight can ruin even the most carefully laid travel plans, and given that they are often weather-related, there’s not often much airlines can do to avoid them. However, United Airlines is...
View ArticleA homemade sunscreen is going viral on TikTok. Should you use it?
User Nara Smith has gone viral once again, this time for showing people how to make a homemade sunscreen. But dermatologists say you’re better off—and will be a lot safer—buying some from the store...
View ArticleFigma disabled its new AI-generated app feature after it produced copycat...
During its annual developer conference last week, Figma introduced Make Designs, an AI-driven tool that helps users quickly generate app interfaces. Now, Figma has pulled the tool after accusations...
View ArticleIs American tipping culture out of control? Here’s how to handle tip creep
When Ted Rossman was at Newark Airport in New Jersey the other day, he got a shock along with his sandwich. Rossman, a senior industry analyst for financial information site Bankrate, went to a...
View Article3 things business leaders can learn from Bon Jovi’s 40-year longevity
In the four-part Hulu series Thank You, Goodnight, director Gotham Chopra does a deep dive into the impressive career and longevity of the band Bon Jovi.Led by founder, chief songwriter, and frontman...
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This ancient black powder lead to thousands of variations of fireworks
For many people around the world, the very first moments of the new year will be filled with the sounds and colorful light shows of fireworks. From loud bangs to long whistles, bright reds to pale...
View ArticleHow this 2,500-year-old Hebrew psalm still resonates with the oppressed
On the anniversary of America’s independence, the abolitionist leader Frederick Douglass made a biblical Psalm—Psalm 137—best known for its opening line, “By the rivers of Babylon,” a centerpiece of...
View Article‘We should tear down urban highways.’ The surprising social costs of American...
Megan Kimble is an investigative journalist based in Austin, Texas, primarily covering housing and transportation. She writes narrative features for national and Texas publications, including the New...
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