AI boom could falter without wider adoption, Microsoft chief Satya Nadella warns – The Irish Times

Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) risks becoming a speculative bubble unless its use spreads beyond big tech companies and wealthy economies. Nadella emphasized that the long-term success of AI would depend on its adoption across various industries and regions, not just tech groups. He expressed confidence in AI's potential to transform industries and drive global economic growth. Nadella's comments highlighted the need for broader AI adoption to prevent it from becoming a bubble and to ensure its benefits are evenly distributed.

Is this Business Development Lifecycle dead in the age of AI?

APMP describes a classic Business Development Lifecycle that many of us know and use. But with modern tools, automation, and AI, a lot of these steps can be streamlined, merged, or even rethought entirely. Are we still really working in clean “phases” or is this now a much more

Green Day to open 60th Super Bowl with anniversary ceremony celebrating generations of MVPs

The NFL will celebrate the 60th Super Bowl with an opening ceremony featuring Green Day at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The band will honor six decades of Super Bowl history by ushering in generations of MVPs. The ceremony will air live on NBC and other platforms on Feb. 8 at 3 p.m. Pacific.

Waymo founder John Krafcik: Tesla’s Full Self-Driving has 'bad case of myopia'

He argued that by removing radar and ultrasonic sensors (USS) years ago, and refusing to adopt LiDAR, Tesla has “handcuffed its AI” to a data stream that is inherently noisier and less reliable than what competitors like Waymo or Zoox are using.

Inside Disney’s Push to Turn Its Princess Brand Into a High-Margin Lifestyle Franchise (Exclusive)

Disney is expanding its Princess brand from toys to high-end products, including a Viktor&Rolf Cinderella doll and a Pandora diamond collection. This move aims to capture the high-end market and attract new audiences, such as fashion enthusiasts and collectors, while maintaining the brand's storytelling and cultural relevance.

Convicted bank robber-turned-crime novelist arrested after allegedly robbing bank - again

Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman shares 'really weird' trick to fall asleep in five minutes

On a recent Real Time with Bill Maher, neuroscientist Andrew Huberman made an off-the-cuff remark about a sleep hack that he swears by, and it's based on brain research.

Chris Pratt Wants To Play The Punisher

Chris Pratt, promoting his new movie Mercy, expresses his desire to play The Punisher, a role already occupied by Jon Bernthal in the MCU. Pratt has been exploring more serious roles, as seen in The Terminal List, but it is unlikely he will take on the Punisher role.

Divinity Announcement Sparks 'Incredible' Baldur's Gate 3 and Divinity: Original Sin 2 Sales, Larian Boss Says - IGN

Last month's announcement of Divinity has sparked a significant increase in sales of Baldur's Gate 3 and Divinity: Original Sin 2, according to developer Larian. The announcement, made at The Game Awards in December, has led to peak concurrent player numbers for Baldur's Gate 3 above 100,000 on Steam, despite being two-and-a-half years old. Divinity: Original Sin 2 has also seen an uptick in players, with peak concurrents in the tens of thousands. Larian boss Swen Vincke noted that it's not just returning players but also new purchases driving the sales surge.