Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings has made a significant philanthropic move by funding a new Artificial Intelligence and Humanity initiative at Bowdoin College with a $30 million donation. The initiative aims to foster interdisciplinary research on AI’s impact on society, ethics, and human development. As AI continues to permeate various industries, Hastings’ contribution will support faculty,…

Investing in early-stage startups can be an exhilarating yet complex endeavor. Investors often adopt vastly different strategies when allocating capital. Two dominant investing styles, known as “Polar Bears” and “Buffaloes,” reflect contrasting philosophies on risk, networking, and deal sourcing. These terms were recently explored in a Crunchbase article, which examined how venture capitalists align their…

The debate over open-source artificial intelligence (AI) has grown increasingly complex, particularly concerning “selective transparency”—a practice where companies selectively disclose certain aspects of their AI models while keeping other details proprietary. While maintaining some level of secrecy can protect intellectual property and security, this approach raises significant ethical, economic, and governance concerns. As AI technology…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has often been depicted as a force threatening job markets, automating entire professions, and replacing the need for human labor. However, influential voices within the tech and business community, including LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, are shifting the narrative. Hoffman argues that AI should not be framed as a job killer but as…

Recent breakthroughs in AI research have led to a new method for optimizing large language models (LLMs) brought forward by UC Berkeley and Google researchers. Their technique, called “Simple Sampling,” proposes a radical shift in how LLMs generate responses by reducing computational complexity and improving both inference speed and response quality. This innovation could lead…

Newsrooms worldwide are facing the dual challenge of harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) while mitigating potential risks. As AI-generated content proliferates, media organizations are working to define ethical standards, secure intellectual property rights, and retain editorial control. Publications such as The Guardian have openly discussed the uncertainties surrounding AI and how newsrooms must proactively establish the…