On Friday, S&P Dow Jones Indices announced that AI chipmaker Nvidia will replace Intel in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, marking a seismic shift in the semiconductor industry and ending Intel’s 25-year run on the prestigious stock market index. The change takes effect on November 8. “The index changes were initiated to ensure a more...
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Perplexity will show live US election results despite AI accuracy warnings
On Friday, Perplexity launched an election information hub that relies on data from The Associated Press and Democracy Works to provide live updates and information about the 2024 US general election, which takes place on Tuesday, November 5. “Starting Tuesday, we’ll be offering live updates on elections using data from The Associated Press so you...
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How Elon Musk’s X Account Dominates the Platform Ahead of the Election
The billionaire has effectively become the star of his social media platform, transforming X into a reflection of his personal views before the election.
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Nvidia Will Replace Intel in the Dow Jones Stock Index
The change, starting next Friday, lifts a dominant player in artificial intelligence over its chip-making rival, which has struggled to keep up.
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Billionaire Game Theory + We Are Not Ready for A.G.I. + Election Betting Markets Get Weird
“If I had $1 billion, how would I try to influence the results of this election?”
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No, Vote Spikes on Election Night Do Not Indicate Voter Fraud
The false claim, which has circulated in recent elections, is based on a misunderstanding of how votes are collected and reported.
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How a Georgia Security Conference Became a Target of Election Deniers
The gathering had nothing to do with the election. That didn’t stop conspiracy theorists from spreading falsehoods.
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Thousands of hacked TP-Link routers used in years-long account takeover attacks
Hackers working on behalf of the Chinese government are using a botnet of thousands of routers, cameras, and other Internet-connected devices to perform highly evasive password spray attacks against users of Microsoft’s Azure cloud service, the company warned Thursday. The malicious network, made up almost entirely of TP-Link routers, was first documented in October 2023...
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(BPRW) FPL to extend deadline for $50,000 Classroom Makeover Grant applications
(Black PR Wire) Juno Beach, Fla. – As many communities continue to recover from the impacts of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) has extended the Classroom Makeover Grant application deadline to Dec. 13, 2024…
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Election Falsehoods Take Off on YouTube as It Looks the Other Way
The video site removed 2020 misinformation, fearing real-world harm. Now it’s amplifying and profiting from 2024 falsehoods, researchers said.