This Massive Hedge Fund Is Betting on AI
As chief executive officer of one of the world’s largest hedge funds, Luke Ellis prides himself on a healthy appetite for risk. “My job,” he says, “is to not blink.” About five years ago, he did, though-in a big way. What spooked him was an experiment at his firm, Man Group Plc.
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Evaporating Water Could Power Almost 70% of The US Electrical Grid
It’s not every day scientists say a new kind of renewable energy could satisfy the majority of our power needs, so when they do, it’s worth leaning in close. In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers have found that energy harvested from the evaporation of water in US lakes and reservoirs could power nearly 70 percent of the nation’s electricity demands, generating a whopping 325 gigawatts of electricity.
Mystery illness suffered by diplomats in Cuba may have been caused by a device that doesn’t exist
Sven Creutzmann | Mambo Photo | Getty Images A mysterious illness has been striking people associated with the US Embassy in Cuba – and a secret sonic weapon is rumored to be the source. Over the past year, diplomats in Cuba have experienced an unusual collection of symptoms that range from hearing loss, vertigo, and nausea to concussions, CBS News reported.
How a series of sexual abuse allegations doomed Seattle’s mayor
Cillizza: Let’s start with the basics. How did Murray get elected? And what was his reputation prior to all of this? Brunner: Ed Murray has been a big deal in Democratic politics in Seattle for a long time. He was state legislator for 18 years, representing Seattle’s 43rd legislative district.
Mysterious sonic weapons reportedly caused brain injuries in US diplomats in Cuba – here’s what we know
Mysterious “sonic weapons” have been blamed for symptoms affecting American and Canadian diplomats in Cuba. Victims reported hearing loss, mild traumatic brain injury, nervous system damage, and balance issues. Sound-based weapons exist, but experts aren’t sure whether any were actually used in this case.
Linkin Park’s Mysterious Cyberstalker
In 2006, someone took control of the cell phone, email, and PayPal accounts of Talinda and Chester Bennington. Photograph by Brent Humphreys View Slideshow Charlie. It all started with Charlie. As in Chester Charlie Bennington, lead singer of Linkin Park.
Aly Raisman says USA Gymnastics swept sex abuse scandal ‘under the rug’
Gymnast Aly Raisman believes it’s time for USA Gymnastics to get more involved and make some changes. Six-time Olympic medalist Aly Raisman fiercely spoke out against USA Gymnastics for what she believes is a failure to address a major sexual abuse scandal. Former national team doctor Larry Nassar,
Facebook shuts down AI system after it invents own language
Mark Zuckerberg may believe Elon Musk’s warnings about the dangers of artificial intelligence are “irresponsible,” but a recent incident at the social network appears to suggest the Tesla boss could have a point: Facebook researchers decided to shut down an AI they invented after it started speaking its own made up language.
Chester Bennington: What Does The Suicide Epidemic Say About Our Culture? (E432)
Today’s Trews responds to the death of Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington and looks at the potential factors in the alarming rise in middle aged male suicide.
Legalized Pedophilia In The US: More Than 200,000 Children Married In The Last 15 Years
At least 100,000 children are prostituted annually in the U.S., adding to the $9.8 billion U.S. sex trafficking industry. Children all over the country are subject to physical and sexual abuse, and most of the time it happens a lot closer to home than we would expect.