AI "godfather" Yann LeCun says it won"t destroy jobs forever
Prof Yann LeCun says fears that AI will pose a threat to humanity are "preposterously ridiculous"......»»
Steve Jobs" own Apple-1 prototype to be auctioned
An original prototype Apple-1 computer said to be owned by Steve Jobs, and used in Apple's crucial demo to Paul Terrell, is being auctioned and is expected to fetch at least $500,000.Apple-1 prototype, hand-soldered by Steve Wozniak. (Source: RR Auct.....»»
Steve Jobs’ Apple-1 Prototype PCB Goes up for Auction
Soldered by Woz himself, this PCB is about as rare as it gets in the world of vintage Apple computers. The post Steve Jobs’ Apple-1 Prototype PCB Goes up for Auction appeared first on ExtremeTech......»»
Small-town auto plants face challenge once hard to imagine: Finding workers
Automakers have strategically placed assembly plants in small-town America with the promise of attractive, well-paying jobs in low-cost areas. A weakness has been exposed in that once solid formula......»»
The best electric knives of 2022
An electric knife can make a number of carving jobs faster and safer for you. Take a look at our top electric knife picks for catering, filleting, and more......»»
A tough time for small-town auto plants to find workers
Automakers have strategically placed assembly plants in small-town America with the promise of attractive, well-paying jobs in low-cost areas. A weakness has been exposed in that once solid formula......»»
USA’s plan to build its cyber workforce, improve skills-based pathways to cyber jobs
On July 19, 2022, National Cyber Director Chris Inglis hosted the National Cyber Workforce and Education Summit at the White House. The event focused on building the cyber workforce, improving skills-based pathways to cyber jobs, educating Americans.....»»
Steve Jobs’ signature is up for bid among other items at Charles Mann auction
When Steve Jobs first showed the NeXT cube in Boston in 1988, Charles Mann was there recording the presentation. Now, a special signature from Steve Jobs is up for bid at a large online auction from Charles Mann. more… The post Steve Jobs’.....»»
Documents signed by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak set to hit the auction block
A number of documents signed by Steve Jobs and other tech pioneers, as well as additional collectible Apple memorabilia, is set to hit the auction block later in July.Apple founder documentsThe items were collected over the years by Charles Mann, cre.....»»
St. Lawrence shoreline erosion: We must work with, not against, nature
The St. Lawrence riverbanks are eroding. This has an impact on infrastructure, economy and inhabitants' well-being. It exposes communities to flooding and can destroy local ecosystems......»»
Researchers explore the impact of sea ice change in Bering Sea
The Bering Sea is the most productive ground fishery in the world, particularly for salmon, halibut and shellfish. About half of U.S. fish and shellfish come from that area and the fishing industry is the main driver of jobs in and around the Aleutia.....»»
Hibernating insects regrow muscles on demand
Even as gas prices soar, most people don't destroy their car's engine just to save energy—and that's one luxury certain insects have that those humans don't......»»
Biden administration pushes to close the growing cybersecurity workforce gap
The Biden administration is pushing to fill hundreds of thousands of cybersecurity jobs in the United States as part of a bid to close a talent shortage US officials describe as both a national security challenge and an economic opportunity......»»
42% of us want to work at diverse and inclusive companies
SPONSORED JOBS: A recent poll by analytics and advisory company Gallup, asked 13,085 U.S. employees what was most important to them when deciding whether to accept a job offered by a new employer. Some answers were those you’d likely expect, such a.....»»
FBI: Scammers are interviewing for remote jobs using deepfake tech
Scammers have been exploiting deepfake technology to impersonate job candidates during interviews for remote positions, according to the FBI. The agency has recently seen an increase in the number of complaints about the scam, the FBI said in a.....»»
How to compete with robots
Roboticists and economists have developed a method for estimating the probability of jobs being automated by future intelligent robots and suggesting career transitions with lower risks and minimal retraining effort......»»
Is the Future of Work Still Remote?
Recent data shows remote jobs are on the decline in North America. What does that mean for the future of work? Continue reading........»»
Save the Climate by Improving Jobs
Economic fears can make fossil-fuel workers oppose shifts to greener energy. But a “just transition” can offer them a secure future -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Why don’t most foods cause allergies?
Proteins in food set off an immune response—but a feeble one. Enlarge / Artist's rendering of a T cell. (credit: Getty Images) One of the adaptive immune system’s primary jobs is to recognize foreign substances in our bodi.....»»
Microsoft Lays Off a Portion of Its Workforce as Part of a "Realignment"
Microsoft today became the latest Big Tech company to cut jobs during a period of mounting economic uncertainty. Bloomberg reports that the Redmond firm is "realigning business groups and roles" after the close of its fiscal year (on June 30), even a.....»»
What is foot and mouth disease?
Foot and mouth disease—usually referred to by its acronym FMD—is the most feared livestock disease in the world. It can cripple the livestock sector, cause immense animal suffering, destroy farmer businesses, create food insecurity and has massiv.....»»