Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, believes that spending millions of dollars to process polite phrases like “Thank You” and “Please” is a worthwhile expense. Despite the costs, these interactions make using AI more humane and foster deeper connections between users and the technology. Many people use AI daily for assistance, but some converse with it … Read more
Mack Trucks announced Thursday it will lay off up to 450 workers from its factories in Pennsylvania and Maryland due to the impact of tariffs and economic factors. The company plans to cut between 250 to 350 jobs at its Lehigh Valley Operations in Lower Macungie Township, Pennsylvania, over the next 90 days. The layoffs … Read more
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has extended funding to the MITRE Corporation, ensuring continuity of critical Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program services. The 11-month extension avoids a potential lapse in service that could have disrupted the cybersecurity industry. CISA stated that the CVE Program is essential to the cyber community and … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has begun drafting a statement of work seeking federal contractors to perform the duties of some recently laid-off employees who worked on coordinating travel plans and logistics for FDA inspectors. The decision comes about one week after the agency announced its reduction in force (RIF), which included the elimination … Read more
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Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin sent an all-woman crew into sub-orbit on its New Shepard rocket ship, but the move came at a PR cost. The billionaire’s company is positioning itself as space tourism for the rich and famous, which appears tone deaf given the current economic climate. The launch of famous American pop stars like … Read more
Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip have killed at least 25 people, including children and hospital workers. The strikes come as the new US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, made his first public appearance in Jerusalem. Huckabee visited the Western Wall, a holy site for Jews, and inserted a prayer into the wall. Huckabee stated … Read more
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 88 new measles cases, bringing the national total to 800. This increase is well on track to surpass the 1,274 cases in 2019, which was the highest since the virus was eliminated in 2000. Most of these cases are linked to outbreaks, with 94% of … Read more
When a website is overwhelmed with too many requests, it can be frustrating for users. The error message “429 Too Many Requests” appears on the screen, indicating that the server has reached its limit. This issue typically occurs when there are too many concurrent requests from a single IP address within a short period of … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s protectionist policies and hostility towards globalization have dealt a significant blow to the country’s reputation as a leader in international trade and security. Instead of containing China’s rise, Trump’s isolationist agenda has cleared its path, allowing Beijing to expand its influence globally. Despite Trump’s claims that the trade war is aimed … Read more