Why Artificial Intelligence Must Be Stopped Now
The promise of AI is eclipsed by its perils, which include our own annihilation.
Tech sector navigating layoffs while riding the generative AI wave, says GlobalData
The tech industry is witnessing substantial changes in 2024, including layoffs by big companies like Google, Amazon, and Meta. This trend started last year, affecting over 191,000 employees due to factors like post-COVID-19 pandemic adjustments and a focus on emerging tech like AI….
A Compelling Theory to Explain a Key Trait of Modern Humans
BY Marjorie Hecht AUTHOR BIO: Marjorie Hecht is a longtime magazine editor and writer with a specialty in science topics. She is a freelance writer and community activist living on Cape Cod. SOURCE: Independent Media Institute CREDIT LINE: This article…
Does modern science already allow us to manage the weather?
By John P. Ruehl Author Bio: This article was produced by Globetrotter. John P. Ruehl is an Australian-American journalist living in Washington, D.C., and a world affairs correspondent for the Independent Media Institute. He is a contributing editor to Strategic…
The New Grand Tour
By Jan Ritch-Frel Author Bio: Jan Ritch-Frel is the executive director of the Independent Media Institute and a co-founder of the Human Bridges project. Source: Independent Media Institute Credit Line: This article was produced by Human Bridges, a project of…
The Empowering Guide for Women in Tech in 2023
From Website Planet I was the only woman in a cube farm of more than 40 computer programmers – not just once, but at two separate companies. And now, as a freelance writer working for large tech hubs, the experts…
Reuters MOMENTUM Returns to Austin: Drive the Responsible AI Revolution
The AI revolution has accelerated into an arms race. Leaders from every industry are grappling with how to harness its transformative power. Last October, 2.5 million global viewers tuned in to watch the world’s most influential technologists shape the future…
Tech billionaires are actually dumber than you think
It turns out that many of today’s billionaires are selfish, lonely men fantasizing about how they will survive the end times they have played a part in creating. By Sonali Kolhatkar / Independent Media Institute In mid-September, for just a…
How many Ukrainian refugees have been trafficked?
From Miriam Karmali, Freedom United Orphanage trafficking Ending orphanage trafficking In our new podcast episode, we discuss with the Freedom United community how orphanage trafficking occurs and why we are calling on volunteer tour operators to stop offering placements in orphanages. Listen now……
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Diversifying Cayman’s Economy through Tech
Survey link Here From Cayman Tech Ecosystem We are looking for participants in a research project that aims to provide insights to businesses and individuals regarding new opportunities for employment and economic development. This research would be greatly enhanced by…
