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fromIrish Independent
4 weeks ago

The Irish Independent's View: This Fourth of July, let's celebrate our rich historical links with America instead of our differences

Political realignment in the U.S. under Trump prioritizes 'America First' over traditional alliances, causing significant economic disruptions.
Artificial intelligence
fromOpen Culture
1 month ago

Hear Alan Watts's 1960s Prediction That Automation Will Necessitate a Universal Basic Income

Emerging technology and automation are rapidly transforming employment, necessitating responses like Universal Basic Income to address job losses.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

L.A. street life 'paralyzed' as ICE raids keep shoppers away, close businesses

Federal immigration sweeps are creating a climate of fear in Southern California, impacting business and community life.
Artificial intelligence
fromIT Pro
1 month ago

'I don't think this is on people's radar': AI could wipe out half of entry-level jobs in the next five years - and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei thinks we're all burying our heads in the sand

Generative AI is contributing to reduced hiring for recent graduates, as companies prioritize experienced hires amid budget constraints.
from48 hills
4 months ago

A tsunami of chaos and destruction, but there may be hope - 48 hills

Undermining democracy might be useful, as well as taking a bulldozer to the carefully constructed but rather fragile checks and balances built into the Constitution.
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