$59B UAW retiree benefits trust hires ex-GM exec as CEO
The UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust has appointed a former General Motors Co. executive as its CEO. Jessica Gubing will take on the role June 4, heading up a trust launched in 2010 to protect retiree health benefits, which has grown to $58.6 billi.....»»
OpenAI’s Sora doesn’t feel like the game-changer it was supposed to be
OpenAI has been touting Sora as the future of video generation for nearly a year. What it released Tuesday can't possibly be what CEO Sam Altman meant......»»
How CEO pay and analyst feedback influence innovation
West Virginia University research shows the stock market shapes chief executive officers' commitments to innovation through mechanisms that range from CEO pay packages to feedback from financial analysts......»»
Conservation leads to benefits: Large marine protected areas are boosting fish catch rates
Increases in catch rates for fish such as tuna have been demonstrated near recently created Large-Scale Marine Protected Areas (LSMPAs), including Revillagigedo in Mexico. This shows that LSPMAs are large enough to protect highly migratory species su.....»»
Weight loss drugs may also treat addiction, Alzheimer’s, and heart disease
Pharmaceutical companies are already cashing in on their other health benefits. One of Dr. Mo Sarhan’s patients was experiencing intense cravings for opioids and alcohol when th.....»»
Apple exec launches Apple Intelligence in Australia
Apple's Bob Borchers is in Australia for the launch of Apple Intelligence where he says he expects the new features will become a natural part of users' daily life.Apple's Bob Borchers — image credit: EFTMAs Apple releases iOS 18.2, alongside the n.....»»
Exposed APIs and issues in the world’s largest organizations
In this Help Net Security video, Tristan Kalos, CEO of Escape, discusses the results of its 2024 State of API Exposure report. The study highlights significant API security gaps affecting Fortune 1000 organizations, with over 28,500 exposed APIs and.....»»
Seeing no road to profit, GM shutters Cruise
GM decides to cut its losses, will focus on partial automation for passenger cars. After spending more than $10 billion to try to develop an autonomous robotaxi, General Motors is.....»»
Apple’s UK investment tops £18B, supports 550k jobs, inc ‘critical’ engineering
Apple’s UK investment exceeds £18B ($23B) over the past five years, and the company says that it now supports over 550,000 direct and indirect jobs. CEO Tim Cook said Apple had been serving UK customers for more than 40 years, and now has 40 re.....»»
Apple’s Johny Srouji likely on Intel’s new CEO short list
Apple’s vice president of Hardware Technologies Johny Srouji became known for his work leading the development of Apple Silicon chips, which have become a fundamental part of the company’s products. While there are no signs that Srouji wants to l.....»»
Apple exec addresses M4 Mac mini modular storage, relocated power button
In a new interview with Fast Company, Apple executive Kate Bergeron has shared several additional details on the M4 Mac mini – including info on the modular storage system and the relocated power button. more….....»»
Beaver survey aims to show the urban benefits of Chicago"s "ecosystem engineers"
As the boat zipped down the Chicago River on a nippy November morning, Sammie Clark stood up and pointed at a creature swimming in the water, its brown fur slick and its head bobbing just above the surface. It kept close to the edge, a sheet metal wa.....»»
Apple Vision Pro has completely changed how Porsche unveils sports cars in two ways
It’s no secret that the team members at Porsche are fans of Apple technology. From embracing next-gen CarPlay to including Apple CEO Tim Cook in a keynote, the German car company has a special appreciation for Apple. Taking advantage of state-o.....»»
How did the CEO of an online payments firm become the nominee to lead NASA?
Expect significant changes for America's space agency. President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday his intent to nominate entrepreneur and commercial astronaut Jared Isaacman.....»»
NZXT dismisses PC rental allegations as ‘misconceptions’ while promising changes
After Gamers Nexus investigation, the company CEO acknowledged that NZXT "messed up" its Flex rental service......»»
Building trust in tokenized economies
As the tokenized economy expands, the digital landscape is reshaped by decentralized systems and new forms of asset ownership. In this Help Net Security video, Jeremy Bradley, COO of Zama, explores the emerging privacy-preserving technologies that ca.....»»
How the Shadowserver Foundation helps network defenders with free intelligence feeds
In this Help Net Security interview, Piotr Kijewski, CEO of The Shadowserver Foundation, discusses the organization’s mission to enhance internet security by exposing vulnerabilities, malicious activity, and emerging threats. Kijewski explains the.....»»
OpenAI teases 12 days of mystery product launches starting tomorrow
OpenAI's "12 days of shipmas" will reveal new AI releases and demos for two weeks. On Wednesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced a "12 days of OpenAI" period starting December 5,.....»»
Turning corn colorful: Researchers demonstrate purple corn"s surprising health benefits
Americans love their corn—whether it's canned, fresh off the cob or in their favorite breakfast cereal. But what if this staple grain could be more than just a starch? What if it could become a critical source of protein and fiber while helping pre.....»»
CEO gender influences corporate social responsibility priorities, research suggests
Businesses are under growing pressure to do more than just make money. Employees and customers alike are increasingly paying more attention to how businesses are giving back to the community......»»
Closing the green space gap: Addressing gender inequality in nature access
Urban green spaces are known to boost mental health. However, these benefits may not be equally shared, as new research from the University of Surrey suggests that women and gender minorities face unique barriers when it comes to enjoying these space.....»»