Fast Company Tech
APRIL 21, 2025
In the past year, Ive worked with job seekers, HR teams, and tech leaders, navigating everything from rsum optimization to the ethics of AI in hiring. And Ive seen a clear pattern emerge: Candidates are using AI more than ever, and sometimes in ways that backfire. The tools are smarter. The competition is fiercer. Used well, AI can be your most powerful copilot.
Ars Technica
APRIL 21, 2025
Ask ChatGPT anything latelyhow to poach an egg, whether you should hug a cactusand you may be greeted with a burst of purple praise: Good question! Youre very astute to ask that. To some extent, ChatGPT has been a sycophant for years , but since late March, a growing cohort of Redditors, X users, and Ars readers say that GPT-4o's relentless pep has crossed the line from friendly to unbearable.
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VentureBeat
APRIL 21, 2025
Anthropic's groundbreaking study analyzes 700,000 conversations to reveal how AI assistant Claude expresses 3,307 unique values in real-world interactions, providing new insights into AI alignment and safety.
Fast Company Tech
APRIL 21, 2025
Residents of the mostly Black communities sandwiched between chemical plants along the lower Mississippi River have long said they get most of the pollution but few of the jobs produced by the regions vast petrochemical industry. A new study led by Tulane University backs up that view, revealing stark racial disparities across the U.S.s petrochemical workforce.
Speaker: Gareth Webb & Phil Selley, Founding Partners at Intouch Business
For many nonprofit organizations and NGOs, managing grants and monitoring projects with spreadsheets and manual processes feels familiar—but is it holding your organization back? As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.
Ars Technica
APRIL 21, 2025
The remedy phase of Google's search antitrust trial is getting underway, and the government is seeking to force major changes. The next few weeks could reshape Google as a company and significantly alter the balance of power on the Internet, and both sides have a plan to get their way. With opening arguments beginning today, the US Justice Department will seek to convince the court that Google should be forced to divest Chrome, unbundle Android, and make other foundational changes.
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Ars Technica
APRIL 21, 2025
Microsoft is preparing to reintroduce Recall to Windows 11. A feature limited to Copilot+ PCs a label that just a fraction of a fraction of Windows 11 systems even qualify forRecall has been controversial in part because it builds an extensive database of text and screenshots that records almost everything you do on your PC. But the main problem with the initial version of Recallthe one that was delayed at the last minute after a large-scale outcry from security researchers, reporters, and users
Fast Company Tech
APRIL 21, 2025
A typical electric bike starts at $1,000and can top $10,000 or more. Even a cheap, low-quality model might cost $500. But a new attachment is designed to turn any bike into an e-bike for as little as $100. Clip , a Brooklyn-based startup, initially launched a higher-end version of the tech a few years ago, focused on commuters in the U.S. and Europe.
Ars Technica
APRIL 21, 2025
Neuroscientists are striving to give a voice to people unable to speak in a fast-advancing quest to harness brainwaves to restore or enhance physical abilities. Researchers at universities across California and companies, such as New York-based Precision Neuroscience, are among those making headway toward generating naturalistic speech through a combination of brain implants and artificial intelligence.
Fast Company Tech
APRIL 21, 2025
When David Mesfin was producing his documentary on Black surfing culture, Wade in the Water , back in 2023, he had a problem. Like millions of other people since ChatGPT and other GenAI tools emerged in late 2022, Mesfin was experimenting and using these tools to generate imagery for the film. But the results were always the same: white surfers with darkened skin, says Mesfin, a creative director at ad agency Innocean.
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand
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Mashable Tech
APRIL 21, 2025
Google's Gemini Live launched for all Android users over the weekend. That means far more folks now have access to the AI assistant's tool that lets users live-share a video or screen. The feature rolled out last month to Pixel 9, Galaxy S25, and Gemini Advanced subscribers before now going wide to all Android users, Android Central reported. The move was expected: Google noted earlier this month that the feature was rolling out to all Android users with the Gemini app.
Engadget
APRIL 21, 2025
Meta says it's doing more to make sure as many of its younger users as possible are using the teen accounts that it has rolled out for Instagram, Facebook and Messenger. Starting today, it's testing artificial intelligence tech in the US to detect whether a person is a teen even if they've lied about their birthday to make it seem like they're an adult and then move them to a teen account.
Futurism
APRIL 21, 2025
Bucking the Trend OpenAI launched its latest AI reasoning models, dubbed o3 and o4-mini, last week. According to the Sam Altman-led company, the new models outperform their predecessors and "excel at solving complex math, coding, and scientific challenges while demonstrating strong visual perception and analysis." But there's one extremely important area where o3 and o4-mini appear to instead be taking a major step back: they tend to make things up or "hallucinate" substantially more than thos
Fast Company Tech
APRIL 21, 2025
Behind the curtain of generative AI breakthroughs and GPU hype, a quieter transformation is taking place. Data center architecture and its prowess have become a fierce battleground as AI models expand in size and demand ever-greater compute power. Today, AIs performance, scalability and cost are all tied to the choice of network fabric. Broadcom , once known for its dominance in networking and semiconductors, is back on the rise as one of the most consequential players in AIs infrastructure revo
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Futurism
APRIL 21, 2025
Generation Z, or the cohort of people born between 1997 and 2012 , has a very weird relationship with artificial intelligence. In the latest sign of just how strange things are getting, a new study by the paper-writing service EduBirdie found, upon asking 2,000 Gen Z-ers a battery of questions about AI, that a quarter believe the technology is "already conscious.
Mashable Tech
APRIL 21, 2025
Instagram seems to always be testing a new feature or two, and this week, Storylines is on the docket. App researcher Alessandro Paluzzi posted a screenshot on Threads earlier this month that Instagram was working on Storylines, but posted confirmation of the test on Sunday, along with a screenshot that shows how the feature works. "Link stories to make a storyline," Paluzzi's screenshot of the feature reads.
Fast Company Tech
APRIL 21, 2025
Music is everywhereplaying in coffee shops, on hold lines, in Ubers, behind YouTube ads, and of course, in your earbuds while you work. Its so constant, we often treat it like harmless background noise. But the brain doesnt. Whether we realize it or not, music is processed across multiple brain regions tied to attention, memory, and emotionmeaning even passive listening can impact how we focus, feel, and make decisions.
Engadget
APRIL 21, 2025
Bluesky is adopting an official verification system after all. In an update , the company said it plans to grant blue checkmarks to authentic and notable accounts. It will also allow some trusted organizations" to verify users as well. The change is a notable shift for the upstart platform, which previously resisted the idea of centralized verification.
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Fast Company Tech
APRIL 21, 2025
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Engadget
APRIL 21, 2025
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has decide that its official stance towards AI-use in films is to take no stance at all, according to a statement the organization shared outlining changes to voting for the 98th Oscars. The issue of award-nominated films using AI was first raised in 2024 when the productions behind Best Picture nominees The Brutalist and Emilia Prez admitted to using the tech to alter performances.
Fast Company Tech
APRIL 21, 2025
As remote work becomes the norm rather than the exception, more U.S. professionals are redefining what it means to live and work well. With soaring living costs, healthcare hurdles, and burnout increasingly baked into American life, many are choosing to build their careers abroad. This shift isnt just about finding cheaper rent or a temporary escape.
Engadget
APRIL 21, 2025
A good keyboard can make all the difference for your work setup. If you primarily work on a laptop, switching from the built-in keyboard to a wired or wireless keyboard can be more comfortable and ergonomic while adding functionality like extra keys and shortcuts into the mix. If your daily driver is a desktop, a keyboard will be an essential accessory that can elevate your rig whether you're using it to work a 9-to-5 with it or play AAA games in your free time.
Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson
Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.
Mashable Tech
APRIL 21, 2025
We've all been there: You pull out your AirPods case, flip the top, and realize your earbuds have become very small (very expensive) petri dishes. And though you may not know how they got so dirty, you're sure that things have to change. The Apple AirPods are particularly prone to building up of gunk, mostly because they have so many nooks and crannies for that stuff to hide in.
Ars Technica
APRIL 21, 2025
The Formula 1 race in Saudi Arabia last night was the fifth race in six weeks. The latest venue is a temporary street circuit of a breed with Las Vegas. It's a nighttime race set against a backdrop of bright-colored lights and sponsor-clad concrete walls lining the track. Except in Jeddah, many of the corners are blind, and most are very fast. As at Suzuka , qualifying was very important here, with just a few milliseconds making the difference.
Fast Company Tech
APRIL 21, 2025
Monday, April 21, 2025, is Easter Monday. It’s the final day of the long weekend of Easter celebrations that traditionally kicks off on Good Friday and is celebrated by millions of people across the world. But while Easter Monday may be a widely celebrated religious holiday, many institutions remain open on the day, even if they were closed on Good Friday or Easter Sunday.
Engadget
APRIL 21, 2025
Nintendo is going after the leaker behind last years massive Pokmon data breach , according to a report by Polygon. The company has asked a California court to force Discord to give up the identity of the person behind the leak, who goes by the name "GameFreakOUT" on the platform. Nintendo wants Discord to release the name, address, phone number and email address of the leaker.
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand
Is your organization ready to build a recurring giving program that not only sustains but also propels your mission forward? 🚀 In this new webinar with industry visionary Tim Sarrantonio, we’ll guide you through the critical steps to establishing and scaling a successful recurring giving program. Whether you’re starting fresh or enhancing an existing program, this session will provide the strategies you need to deepen donor relationships and secure long-term support!
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