Mark Zuckerberg wants everyone, including himself, to have a personal AI agent. He’s starting by creating a CEO agent to help him with his job. The project is part of Meta Platforms’ push into artificial intelligence. Source: https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/mark-zuckerberg-is-building-an-ai-agent-to-help-him-be-ceo-eddab2d5
California Democratic candidate Tom Steyer refused to grade his potential successor, Gov. Gavin Newsom, on his performance over two terms in office. When asked how he would rate Newsom’s leadership from A to F, Steyer laughed and said “I don’t know.” He claimed not to have followed it closely enough to give a grade. Instead, … Read more
A local nonprofit organization called Success From Within makes regular visits to Del Mar Elementary School to reward students who have improved their attendance and academic performance. The program, which has been running for two years, offers $10 “scholarships” to students who meet certain goals. The founder of the organization, AJ Rassamni, believes that success … Read more
David Simon, chairman, CEO, and president of Simon Property Group, has passed away at 64 due to cancer. His son Eli will take over as the new CEO and president, leading the company’s operations. Source: https://seekingalpha.com/news/4567337-simon-property-chairman-and-ceo-david-simon-dies-son-named-ceo-president
It looks like the website is experiencing technical issues and can’t be accessed right now. A “protocol error” message has been displayed, which could indicate a temporary problem or a permanent site change. The issue is currently affecting access to information about Philips’ new Google TV operating system updates on Android Police’s website. Source: https://www.androidpolice.com/philips-drops-google-tv-for-this-hot-new-os
A US federal judge has ruled that videos showing former government officials being questioned under oath about their use of AI to flag “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) in grants can remain online. The videos were posted by groups that sued the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) over its decision to revoke National Endowment for … Read more
The Smithsonian Institution has unveiled its new “Our Shared Future” programming to celebrate America’s 250th birthday this year. The series of events and exhibitions is part of the museum network’s “Our Shared Future: 250” title, which aims to reminisce about the nation’s founding and look forward to the future. According to Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie … Read more
The US government is caught in a standoff with the Federal Reserve over its next leader, Jerome Powell. President Trump wants Powell out, but if he can’t be confirmed before May, what happens to the new choice? Last week, Powell said he plans to stay on as Fed chief, citing the law and past precedent. … Read more
Philips has made a significant shift in its smart TV lineup, dropping Google TV from all its models starting with the 2026 range and switching to Titan OS. The move marks a structural change, handing over control of one of Europe’s best-known brands to Barcelona-based operating system, Titan Operating System, S.L. The transition is expected … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s changing course on a strategy for the Strait of Hormuz is raising concerns about US war preparation. The president has shifted from diplomatic efforts to lifting sanctions and now threatens to attack Iran’s civilian infrastructure. Critics say Trump’s erratic strategy lacks a clear exit plan, while his aides argue that the … Read more