Lyft, Gap, First Republic join Disney, Amazon in layoffs
A slew of companies including Lyft, Dropbox, First Republic Bank and Gap revealed this week they plan to trim their headcounts. They join Disney and Amazon.
Today's best mortgage deal? Back to 15-year terms | April 28, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 28, 2023, which are trending up from yesterday.
AI race spurs new era in web browser wars
Advances in artificial intelligence have kick-started a new era of browser wars as Microsoft, Google and Mozilla compete to build the best browser and search engine.
Meghan Markle taps Hollywood agency for film, television production: report
Meghan Markle has signed with Hollywood talent agency WME to build not only her personal brand globally but her and Prince Harry's nonprofit, Archewell.
Google, Microsoft both tout AI advances to improve search
Alphabet's Google and Microsoft boast artificial intelligence-fueled advancements in separate earnings calls, including strides made on competing search engine platforms.
Tech sector continues to shed jobs as Dropbox lays off 500
Dropbox announced Thursday that it will lay off 500 employees and shrink its workforce by 16% as the cloud storage firm deals with slow growth and looks to emphasize AI.
Professors have a 'responsibility' to teach students how to use AI ethically: Antony Aumann
Northern Michigan University philosophy professor Antony Aumann describes his experience with artificial intelligence tools which are typically used for cheating.
Average rate on long-term mortgage climbs for second straight week
The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6.43% this week, up from 6.39% a week ago. Meanwhile, the average rate on a 15-year fixed mortgage fell to 5.71%
GDP growth shows slowing economy in the first quarter of 2023
Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 1.1% in the first quarter of 2023, after rising 2.6% in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to the BEA's advance estimate.
Ted Budd: Officials have to ensure AI is more good than evil
Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., comments on growing pressure to take action on artificial intelligence and discusses the debt ceiling debate.
TikTok working on AI avatars for users: report
TikTok is reportedly experimenting with a feature that will create avatars generated with artificial intelligence. The AI generates as many as 30 images for the app's users.
Brent Bozell issues warning on FTC's AI regulations: 'Be very, very afraid'
MRC President and founder Brent Bozell discusses the FTC's artificial intelligence regulations and reacts to Biden using a cheat sheet during a press conference.
Personal loan interest rates begin to climb for 3- and 5-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Today's best mortgage deal? Rates for 10-year terms | April 27, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 27, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Bill Gates grows fortune by $2B in one day
Microsoft founder and CEO Bill Gates added $2 billion to his existing fortune after the company reported better-than-expected earnings on Tuesday afternoon.
John Legend calls for regulation on AI-generated music
John Legend is calling attention to AI-generated songs saying there needs to be "some regulation" with how it works, and that artists should have control over how their voices are used.
Chicago Popeyes employee seen on TikTok destroying restaurant after allegedly not getting paid for a month
A viral TikTok video shows an employee at a Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Chicago dumping food on the floor and destroying the restaurant after he allegedly wasn't paid for a month.
Ticketmaster faces royal controversy over coronation concert
His Majesty King Charles III will be formally crowned May 6 with a weekend of celebrations throughout the UK
Musk meets with Schumer, discusses AI, the economy, and 'the future'
Tech billionaire Elon Musk discussed artificial intelligence, the economy, and "the future" with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., on Wednesday
AI set to transform construction industry
Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT could revolutionize the construction industry, according to an industry insider who is using the tool and finding spectacular results.