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• IBM champions 'augmented intelligence'

  07-11-2019 01:00 via warc.com
  IBM, the technology company, believes that artificial intelligence could benefit from being rebranded as “augmented intelligence”, in reflection of the fact it can enhance human decision-making instead of replacing it.
  
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• OpenAI's chairman explains why he prefers to write his board meeting prep without the help of AI

  23-02-2026 22:30 via businessinsider.com
  Bret Taylor, OpenAI's board chair, is a huge name in the AI world. He doesn't want his employees to use the tech for his meetings.YouTube/@uncappedpodBret Taylor, OpenAI's board chair, prefers to write board meeting prep the old-fashioned way, without AI.Taylor told the Uncapped podcast that elegantly writing material in a concise way demonstrates strategic thinking.He also predicted regulators will seek out AI agents in order to minimize the risk of human-only oversight of regulated markets.Sur
  
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• Puerto Vallarta became a favorite escape for Americans. Now, some are rethinking Mexico travel.

  23-02-2026 22:28 via businessinsider.com
  Hannah Donovan and her family.Courtesy of Talie BoyleMexican authorities killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, triggering violence in cities across Mexico.Business Insider spoke with 3 Americans who had planned to visit Puerto Vallarta or are there now."We're definitely a little traumatized by the situation," said one woman who had to cancel her trip.Hannah Donovan is four months pregnant. And with two little ones already at home, she and her husband had been banking on one fam
  
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• Poor judgment or a principled stand? Susan Rice's spat with Trump dissected

  23-02-2026 22:24 via businessinsider.com
  FILE - Domestic Policy Adviser Susan Rice speaks during a roundtable discussion with Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, and Jewish leaders about the rise in antisemitism and efforts to fight hate in the United States in the Indian Treaty Room in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House Campus in Washington, Dec. 7, 2022.Patrick Semansky/Associated PressSusan Rice's criticism of Trump raises questions about board members' speech.The remarks come as Netfli
  
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• I flew to Puerto Vallarta to escape the blizzard in New Jersey. Now I'm sheltering from cartel violence.

  23-02-2026 22:23 via businessinsider.com
  Brian Thompson, 75, arrived in Puerto Vallarta on Saturday and is sheltering in place.Courtesy of Brian ThompsonBrian Thompson, 75, headed to Mexico to escape a winter storm in New Jersey.He said he felt safe in Puerto Vallarta until violence broke out after a cartel leader was killed.He is trying to make it back to the US, but said he hopes to return to Mexico to support its residents.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Brian Thompson, 75, who lives in New Jersey. The followin
  
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• The 16 best long-torso swimsuits for a wedgie-free fit

  23-02-2026 22:03 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreAt left, Gabrielle wears the Summersalt Luxe Crinkle Backflip. At right, I'm wearing the Andie Mykonos Long Torso One-Piece.Gabrielle Chase, Talia Ergas/Business InsiderAs someone with a long torso, I'm familiar with that uncomfortable moment where it feels like your one-piece swimsuit is cutting you in half. It comes with the territory of being above-average height.
  Standard suits tend to ride up in the
  
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• IBM stock sinks as Anthropic rolls out yet another disruptive AI tool

  23-02-2026 21:45 via businessinsider.com
  Matthias Balk/picture alliance via Getty ImagesIBM stock dropped 13% on Monday after Anthropic unveiled a new AI tool.Its newest update is geared toward helping companies modernize a legacy programming language.Anthropic's flurry of updates in recent weeks has hammered software shares.The AI-driven software sell-off that ravaged markets in early February isn't over, with IBM stock tanking on Monday as Anthropic unveiled another disruptive AI tool.IBM shares fell 13% after the maker of the Claude
  
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• Longevity doctor Peter Attia steps down from his CBS News contributor role after appearing in the Epstein files

  23-02-2026 21:38 via businessinsider.com
  Disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein had ties to longevity influencer Peter Attia, who has stepped down from a new role at CBS News.Neil Rasmus/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images; Renee Dominguez/SXSW Conference & Festivals via Getty ImagesLongevity influencer Peter Attia has stepped down from his role as a CBS News contributor.Attia's name appears in the Epstein files over 1,700 times.Attia also stepped down from his role at David Protein and is no longer listed as an Eight Sleep advisor.Pete
  
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• Anthropic says DeepSeek and other Chinese AI companies fraudulently used Claude

  23-02-2026 21:36 via businessinsider.com
  Claude logoJoel Saget / AFP via Getty ImagesAnthropic said three of the biggest Chinese AI labs have "illicitly" used Claude to train their models.Anthropic said DeepSeek, MiniMax, and Moonshot AI orchestrated their own "industrial-scale campaigns."The actions, Anthropic said, show why chip controls are needed.Anthropic says its Chinese competitors are stealing from the AI startup to gain an edge in the global AI race.On Monday, Anthropic said three of China's biggest AI labs, DeepSeek, MiniMax,
  
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• Software stocks are tanking the market again as AI and tariff uncertainty spook traders

  23-02-2026 21:22 via businessinsider.com
  ANGELA WEISS / AFP via Getty ImagesUS stocks dropped on Monday as traders digested tariff news and as worries over AI ramped up.Trump announced a new 15% global tariff over the weekend, adding to trade policy uncertainty.Chatter about an AI bubble also picked up, extending the decline in software stocks.Fears of a software apocalypse are pummeling markets again to start the week.US stocks dropped on Monday as traders reacted to new tariff uncertainty, while software in particular was pummeled by
  
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• Blizzard updates: 9,000 flights canceled and thousands left without power as winter storm pummels the Northeast

  23-02-2026 21:22 via businessinsider.com
  Views of workers shoveling snow in Times Square on Sunday evening.Craig T Fruchtman/Getty ImagesA significant winter storm pummeled much of the Northeast.Airlines are delaying and canceling thousands of flights as a result.At one point on Monday, more than 650,000 customers in the US were without power.Nearly 9,000 flights have been canceled since Sunday, and hundreds of thousands are without power as a winter storm ravages the Northeast.The National Weather Service reported 15 inches of snow in
  
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• From strangers to lovers: How this startup is simulating the 'meet-cute' with AI

  23-02-2026 21:11 via businessinsider.com
  222 cofounders Keyan Kazemian, Arman Roshannai, and Danial Hashemi.222Can AI make meeting new people — platonic or not — easier?222, a startup that sets up strangers for IRL experiences, is betting AI can help relationships.The startup recently raised millions to build out its tech.It'd be nice to meet someone the old-fashioned way: Passing by them on the street, meeting at a restaurant, or sharing an exchange at a party.However, apps dominate the modern dating experience, replacing
  
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• I've spent the last 10 winters in Puerto Vallarta. I've always felt safer in Mexico than I do in the US.

  23-02-2026 21:08 via businessinsider.com
  Branden James and his husband have spent the last 10 winters in Puerto VallartaCourtesy of Branden JamesBranden James, a 47-year-old musician, has been in Puerto Vallarta for the winter with his husband.He watched from his apartment building as cars were set on fire throughout the city. Branden said he isn't fearful for his safety right now because the attacks aren't targeting people.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Branden James, a 47-year-old musician who has spent the las
  
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• Freaking out about AI destroying jobs? Look here to see what's really happening.

  23-02-2026 21:07 via businessinsider.com
  Tech leaders, including Dario Amodei and Sam Altman, at an AI summit in IndiaFortune via Reuters ConnectA version of this story originally appeared in the BI Tech Memo newsletter.Sign up for the weekly BI Tech Memo newsletter here.I've seen some silly predictions about the future of work lately. If you're worried about AI destroying jobs, take a quick trip through Anthropic's careers page. It's one of my favorite spots on the internet right now.Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is among the loudest voi
  
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• Where to watch Survivor: Stream new episodes from anywhere

  23-02-2026 21:02 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more"Survivor" host Jeff Probst.Robert Voets/CBS via Getty ImagesThe tribe has spoken. Survivor Season 50 returns in February, and there are several different ways to tune in. Below, we'll show you where to watch Survivor, including live streaming options for those without cable.The long-running survival competition reality series, hosted by Jeff Probst, returns for a bombshell 50th season and a fresh set of
  
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• BofA downplays the jitters around Blue Owl and says misinformation is rattling private credit

  23-02-2026 20:59 via businessinsider.com
  Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesHeadlines about Blue Owl Capital have sparked fears about the state of private credit. BofA says worries are driven by a lack of understanding and misinformation. The analysts say the panic-fueled sell-off has created a buying opportunity in Blue Owl stock. Canary in the coal mine. The next financial crisis. "Cockroaches". Those are all phrases used in recent, panicked discussions of private credit, but according to Bank of America, commentary from the bears is cr
  
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• Meta AI alignment director shares her OpenClaw email-deletion nightmare: 'I had to RUN to my Mac mini'

  23-02-2026 20:56 via businessinsider.com
  Meta's Summer Yue called her OpenClaw horror story a "rookie mistake."Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty ImagesMeta's alignment director, Summer Yue, hooked OpenClaw up to her inbox. Then, the bot tried to delete her emails."I had to RUN to my Mac mini like I was defusing a bomb," Yue wrote on X.Some critics questioned why an AI safety researcher used OpenClaw at all. The buzzy project has drawn security concerns.Even the people hired to keep AI aligned can't always keep it in line.Meta's Su
  
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• The 6 best bidets in 2026, tested and reviewed

  23-02-2026 20:53 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreWe tested over 30 bidet toilet seats and attachments to find the best for various budgets and needs.Toto, Coway; Business InsiderA bidet can transform your bathroom routine. Compared to traditional toilet paper, the best bidets offer a more hygienic clean, can reduce irritation, and cut down on paper waste. Many modern models go beyond basic water spray, offering adjustable water and seat temperatures, a
  
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• David Ellison's Paramount has some breathing room in its quest to buy WBD despite a pressing deadline

  23-02-2026 20:36 via businessinsider.com
  Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison has had his sights on Warner Bros. Discovery for months.Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images; Mario Tama/Getty ImagesParamount Skydance is coming up against a key deadline in its pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery.David Ellison's media company doesn't need to raise its bid just yet, however.The crucial WBD shareholder vote isn't until March 20, giving the Ellisons extra time if they need.Paramount Skydance is staring down a key deadline in its pursuit of Wa
  
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• Satellite images show fires, roadblocks, and cars burning in a Costco parking lot after cartel violence in Mexico

  23-02-2026 20:28 via businessinsider.com
  Cars on fire along a coastal road in Puerto Vallarta on Sunday.Satellite image ©2026 Vantor.Mexico carried out a raid on Sunday that killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.His killing sparked retaliatory violence across Mexico, sending cities spiraling into chaos.Satellite images show fires, roadblocks, and cars burning in the resort town of Puerto Vallarta.Newly captured satellite imagery shows widespread fires, roadblocks, and cars burning in a Costco parking lot after car
  
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• The dress code for the 2026 Met Gala was just announced. Here's everything we know about fashion's biggest night.

  23-02-2026 20:16 via businessinsider.com
  Beyoncé is among the co-chairs of the 2026 Met Gala.John Shearer/Getty ImagesThe 2026 Met Gala will take place on May 4, 2026.The event's theme is "Costume Art," and the dress code is "Fashion Is Art."Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Venus Williams will co-chair the gala with Anna Wintour.The 2026 Met Gala will be here before you know it.Fondly known as fashion's biggest night, the Met Gala is an annual fundraiser that supports the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute and is h
  
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• The US Navy sacked a destroyer captain after a ship collision. The incident spotlighted the risks of resupplies at sea.

  23-02-2026 20:04 via businessinsider.com
  The USS Truxtun collided with a support ship in the Caribbean Sea earlier this monthi.Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ryan Colosanti/US NavyThe US Navy fired the USS Truxtun commander after a ship collision during resupply.Collision highlights risks of at-sea logistics amid US naval operations.Truxtun, part of the UScampaign in the Caribbean, is now in port for evaluation.The US Navy abruptly fired the commander of guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun after his ship collided with a logistic
  
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• 'Misery map' shows which airports are getting slammed by the East Coast snowstorm as cancellations pile up

  23-02-2026 20:03 via businessinsider.com
  A departures board at LaGuardia Airport shows several flight cancellations.CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty ImagesMore than 9,000 flights have been canceled since Sunday amid winter storm Hernando.Roughly 1 in 5 flights have been canceled on Monday.Travelers shouldn't expect compensation for the "force majeure" chaos.Even if you could make it to the airport as winter storm Hernando blankets runways and aircraft, your flight probably wasn't going anywhere.A "misery map" from the aviation-trackin
  
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• Tourists describe hunkering down as cartel violence erupts in Mexico

  23-02-2026 19:59 via businessinsider.com
  American tourists were told to shelter in place as cartel violence erupted in Puerto Vallarta and other parts of Mexico.REUTERSThe US State Department urged American tourists in parts of Mexico to shelter in place on Sunday.Violence erupted across the country after the local government killed a cartel leader.The US warned tourists of violence in Puerto Vallarta, Cancún, Tulum, and elsewhere.The US and Canada urged their citizens in parts of Mexico to shelter in place on Sunday as a Mexica
  
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• Where to watch the Winter Olympics: Stream 2026 Milano Cortina Games anywhere

  23-02-2026 19:50 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe Winter Olympics continue through February 22, 2026.David McIntyre/ZUMA Press Wire via Reuters ConnectThe 2026 Milano Cortina Games have officially concluded, marking the end of the high-adrenaline Winter sports spectacle. We've spent the past few weeks highlighting everything you needed to know about where to watch the Winter Olympics, including streaming info.Some of the must-see sports at the Winte
  
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• A look back at 20 of the biggest winter storms to hit the US in the last century

  23-02-2026 19:44 via businessinsider.com
  Over 20 US states were impacted by the Winter Storm Fern in late January.Brett Carlsen/Getty ImagesHistoric blizzards have caused fatalities, major damage, and lasting infrastructure changes.The Great Appalachian Storm of 1950 killed 383 people and dropped 62 inches of snow in some areas.A staggering 189 inches of snow fell on Mount Shasta, California, in 1959.The Blizzard of 2026 is here, and cities like New York City and Boston are expecting up to 2 feet of snow and winds of up to 70 miles per
  
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• Why a veteran strategist says signs of stress among richer Americans mean it's a good time to buy stocks

  23-02-2026 19:39 via businessinsider.com
  Wall Street weighs the latest on Trump's tariff regime.Brendan McDermid/ReutersThe S&P 500's year-to-date performance is basically flat amid tariff uncertainty and AI fears.Jim Paulsen, a veteran Wall Street strategist, said a contrarian consumer indicator hints at a breakout. The indicator examines sentiment among low- and high-earners, and says buy stocks when rich Americans feel lousy. The S&P 500 could be set to break out of its anemic trading range, according to a veteran Wall Stree
  
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• UK's ex-ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, arrested in the wake of Epstein emails

  23-02-2026 19:32 via businessinsider.com
  Peter Mandelson was arrested in London after having already quit his position as ambassador to the US over his ties to Epstein.JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP via Getty ImagesPeter Mandelson, the former British Ambassador to the US, was arrested on Monday.Emails showed Mandelson sharing sensitive information with the convicted sex offender.He is the latest person to face consequences over the Epstein files in January.Peter Mandelson, the United Kingdom's former Ambassador to the United States, was arrested
  
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• I've been to 27 Greek islands. There are 3 I'd return to in a heartbeat — and 2 I'd leave off my itinerary next time.

  23-02-2026 19:21 via businessinsider.com
  After traveling to 27 Greek islands, there are some I'd visit again and others I'd skip next time.Hannah LoganAs someone who's visited 27 Greek islands, I have a few favorites — and some I wouldn't return to.Symi is great for escaping the crowds, and Skiathos offers a bustling nightlife scene.In my opinion, Mykonos is overhyped, and Kos didn't feel special.As a full-time travel writer and content creator, I'm eager to explore as much of the world as possible. And although I often prioritiz
  
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• After painful lessons as a child star, JoJo Siwa is reclaiming her multimillion-dollar brand

  23-02-2026 19:20 via businessinsider.com
  Success looks a lot different for JoJo Siwa now than it did when she was a kid.Cate Hellman for BIWhen I first wrote about YouTube megastar JoJo Siwa, she was 16 and had just bought a house in Los Angeles, complete with a rainbow-colored bed and a duvet cover with her face on it.Her technicolor world looks very different now. So do the questions.When Siwa joins our Zoom call, I hardly recognize her. Gone are the bright rainbow clothes and the side ponytail anchored by the trademark bow that defi
  
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