Category Archives: Business

How Airports Catch Illicit Radioactive Cargo

Hidden screening devices are used to track the movement of dangerous materials—and recently caught a shipment of uranium at London’s Heathrow Airport.

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ChatGPT Has Investors Drooling—but Can It Bring Home the Bacon?

The loquacious bot has Microsoft ready to sink a reported $10 billion into OpenAI. It’s unclear what products can be built on the technology.

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People Love Electric Vehicles! Now Comes the Hard Part

EV sales are booming. But to keep the momentum going and make a dent in carbon emissions, the US will have to build a vast new charging infrastructure

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On-Demand Tailoring Brings the Gig Economy to Your Wardrobe

A London-based startup is networking seamsters with the goal of personalizing fit and making garments last longer.

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Where the AI Art Boom Came From—and Where It’s Going

In the past year algorithms got a lot better at generating illustrations, art, and photo-real scenes. Next up? Video.

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The FAA NOTAM Outage Lays Bare an Essential System Everyone Hates

A glitch in the so-called NOTAM system caused the agency to ground flights across the US. But its problems go back years.

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As Gig Economy Companies Flee Europe, Getir Is Taking Over

Rapid grocery delivery apps are leaving the continent, putting the Turkish startup on top. But, its reign is anything but stable.

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FTX Has Wrecked the Crypto Party in Paradise

The digital currency exchange’s stupendous fallout has put local Web3 companies in the Bahamas on the back foot.

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Right-to-Repair Advocates Question John Deere’s New Promises

The tractor maker is accused of blocking farmers from fixing their own equipment. A new agreement offers concessions—but campaigners say it’s not enough.

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Iran Says Face Recognition Will ID Women Breaking Hijab Laws

Iranian women are baring their heads to protest government controls. A top official said algorithms can identify anyone flouting dress codes.

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