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Gen Z and gambling: the first generation of online sports betting

Gen Z is the group that was raised on social media and smartphones, with online sports betting and gambling being just another thing that they’re used to. Unlike their parents, for whom sports betting was something they did exclusively in … Continue reading

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Nvidia claps back against Chinese accusations its H20 chips pose a security risk

Nvidia pushed back Sunday in response to allegations from Chinese state media that its H20 artificial intelligence chips are a national security risk for China.

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The hidden cost of living amid Mark Zuckerberg’s $110M compound

Mark Zuckerberg has spent 14 years gobbling up his leafy Palo Alto neighborhood, according to a New York Times report detailing how the Meta CEO has purchased 11 properties for over $110 million to create his own personal fiefdom in … Continue reading

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The computer science dream has become a nightmare

Well, the coding-equals-prosperity promise has officially collapsed. Fresh computer science graduates are facing unemployment rates of 6.1% to 7.5% — more than double what biology and art history majors are experiencing, according to a recent Federal Reserve Bank of New … Continue reading

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Stanford sticks with legacy admissions

Stanford University has confirmed its admissions policies for fall 2026 will continue considering legacy status, a decision that could influence access to one of Silicon Valley’s most important talent pipelines. Stanford is also ending its test-optional policy, requiring SAT or … Continue reading

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Computer Science Grads Struggle to Find Jobs in the A.I. Age

As companies like Amazon and Microsoft lay off workers and embrace A.I. coding tools, computer science graduates say they’re struggling to land tech jobs.

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Alexa Got an A.I. Brain Transplant. How Smart Is It Now?

It took Amazon several years to overcome technical hurdles as it remade its voice assistant with new artificial intelligence technology.

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After researchers unmasked a prolific SMS scammer, a new operation has emerged in its wake

Security researchers are now sounding the alarm on a new SMS text message fraud operation, which is surging in popularity — and its ability to steal people’s credit cards — since the demise of its predecessor.

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AI Giant With Highest Staff Retention Rate Is Not Google or Meta

Researchers have found that 80% of Anthropic employees hired between 2021 and early 2023 were still at the AI company two years later.

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Emmanuel Clase, Gilbert Arenas, and the rise of sports gambling: is betting culture overtaking pro athletes?

The explosive growth of sports betting is starting to clash with the world of professional sports, and not always in a good way. As the sports industry pulls in billions and becomes a regular part of how people watch games, … Continue reading

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