Category: Business
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Climate scientists call on Labour to pause £1bn plans for carbon capture
[ad_1] Leading climate scientists are urging the government to pause plans for a billion pound investment in “green technologies” they say are unproven and would make it harder for the UK to reach its net zero targets. Labour has promised to invest £1bn in carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) to produce blue hydrogen and…
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Video game studios are powering up NPCs with AI to make interactions more like actual conversations
[ad_1] For decades, video games have relied on scripted, stilted interactions with non-player characters to help shepherd gamers in their journeys. But as artificial intelligence technology improves, game studios are experimenting with generative AI to help build environments, assist game writers in crafting NPC dialogue and lend video games the improvisational spontaneity once reserved for table-top role-playing games.…
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Private Equity Firms Circle Sanofi’s Consumer Health Business Amid Potential Spinoff
[ad_1] Private Equity Firms Circle Sanofi’s Consumer Health Business Amid Potential Spinoff In October 2023, Sanofi SA (NASDAQ:SNY) announced its plans to spin off its consumer healthcare business as the French pharmaceutical company outlined its strategic update to increase investment in its drug-development pipeline and cut costs. Sanofi said the spinoff would allow it to…
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DoorDash is trying a new way of making deliveries — and it doesn’t involve gig workers
[ad_1] DoorDash is experimenting with using employees with benefits — not just independent contractors — to make deliveries. The delivery service is working with at least two local delivery providers, one in Austin, Texas, and another in Fresno, California, through its Local Commerce Service Partner Program. The local providers handle hiring the employees, but the…
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Global economy ‘turning a corner,’ says OECD; Boeing workers ‘not interested’ in 30% pay rise – business live
[ad_1] Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Richard Partington Meanwhile, the Labour party’s annual conference carries on in Liverpool, dubbed by some insiders “Davos on the Mersey” because it is so packed with company executives. Like last year, the exhibition and conference fringe had sponsored events, lounge…
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When is the vice presidential debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance? Date, moderators, channel, more
[ad_1] After former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took the debate stage in Philadelphia earlier this month, their running mates are preparing to do the same next week in New York City. CBS News previously announced that the two vice presidential nominees, Democratic Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota and Republican Sen. JD…
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Ina Garten says redefining the traditional roles of ‘man and wife’ saved her marriage
[ad_1] Ina Garten has held many titles: A budget analyst at the White House, host of the Food Network program Barefoot Contessa, and the author of numerous cookbooks. Meanwhile, she’s rejected the traditional notions of being a wife. In an interview with WSJ. Style posted on Tuesday, Garten, 76, said that she and Jeffrey were…
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Is AvalonBay Communities, Inc (AVB) Dominating Multifamily Housing?
[ad_1] We recently published a list of 10 Best Residential Real Estate Stocks To Buy. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Avalonbay Communities, Inc. (NYSE:AVB) stands against other best residential real estate stocks to buy. Home Buyers Have More Bargaining Power than Sellers, Says Economist The rate hikes which…
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A laid-off Foot Locker employee shorted the stock and made over $100,000, authorities say
[ad_1] Financial watchdogs charged a 56-year-old New Yorker with insider trading on Tuesday, alleging the executive knew in advance that Foot Locker’s disappointing earnings would trigger a stock selloff. In total, authorities said the exec made about $113,000—and now he has to pay it back double, according to a pending settlement deal. Per the Securities…
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Meta loves celebrities — and celebrities love Meta. They’re set to be the voices behind the company’s new AI bots.
[ad_1] Meta is reportedly set to introduce AI chatbots voiced by celebrities like John Cena, Awkwafina, Keegan-Michael Key, Kristen Bell, and Dame Judi Dench. This is, of course, huge news for the underserved market of the Denchbench. (I assume that’s the name of the Judi Dench stan-dom) who haven’t yet found the right reason to…