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AI is replacing humans in responding to some surveys – but simulated opinions are not the same as public opinion
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AI is replacing humans in responding to some surveys – but simulated opinions are not the same as public opinion
Iran state TV says draft deal with US would reopen Hormuz shipping, end naval blockade
Blackout risks are rising – why neighboring power grids can’t just send extra electricity where it’s needed

AI is replacing humans in responding to some surveys – but simulated opinions are not the same as public opinion

Large language models and other AI tools inherit biases and blind spots from the data they train on. For example, AI can oversimplify or distort opinions from groups of people who are underrepresented online. Traditional polling also has biases, but many biases in modern AI systems are hidden from public view inside closed proprietary models. To make matters worse, pollsters may present results from synthetic respondents to the public as if they came from surveys of people. These shortcomings can erode trust in polls and survey research. They also raise an interesting paradox. Synthetic dat

Iran state TV says draft deal with US would reopen Hormuz shipping, end naval blockade

Blackout risks are rising – why neighboring power grids can’t just send extra electricity where it’s needed

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Older Americans are often compelled to keep working – and then criticized for not stepping aside

There is a scene in “The Devil Wears Prada 2” where legendary fashion editor Miranda Priestly, played by Meryl Streep, is walking alone through Milan’s fashion district. Her influence has been built on instinct and staying ahead of the culture. But in an industry increasingly shaped by social media, younger voices and constant reinvention, she begins quietly questioning her own relevance. Arriving back at the hotel, she asks her husband, Stuart, when a person knows it’s time to step aside. “You’ll know when it’s time,” he says. “You’ll just know it.” It’s one of th

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'Breakneck' Ebola epidemic in Congo outpaces world's response

In an Ebola outbreak, hours matter. Yet the response to the deadly and fast-spreading epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo is weeks if not months behind - and missing thousands of people who may be at risk. Interviews with global health officials and documents from a meeting led by the World Health Organization and Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention show how behind the curve authorities are in fighting the latest outbreak.Caused by a strain of the virus known as Bundibugyo for which there is no vaccine or treatment, the outbreak has already caused a suspected 220 deat

S&P 500 forecast to end year slightly higher even as war drags on

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US charges Google engineer with insider trading on Polymarket

The U.S. Justice Department has charged a Google software engineer with using insider information to rig bets tied to Google's most-searched list on prediction market Polymarket, earning $1.2 million in profits, according to a complaint unsealed on Wednesday. Michele Spagnuolo, a 36-year-old Italian citizen, allegedly used insider information to bet on long-shot candidates like indie pop musician D4vd, who appeared on Google's most-searched list after he was arrested and accused of murdering a teenage girl, according to the complaint. D4vd was the most-searched person of the year, according t

Federal prosecutors charge Google engineer for allegedly using insider info to make $1.2 million on Polymarket

Federal prosecutors in New York charged a Google software engineer with making roughly $1.2 million in profits from bets on the prediction market platform Polymarket by using confidential insider information he learned about the most searched people of 2025.Michele Spagnuolo, the Google software engineer, allegedly used an account called “AlphaRaccoon” to place multiple “yes” and “no” bets related to who would be the most searched person on Google, according to a criminal complaint.“Unlike the counterparties to his trades, Spagnuolo knew the outcome of these wagers before the tra

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Fact check: Trump makes false claims about Iran war, the economy and the reflecting pool at Cabinet meeting

President Donald Trump made false claims about the war with Iran, the economy and other subjects during public comments at a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday.Many of them have been debunked before. Here’s a quick fact check of the false claims and some others that were misleading or lacked critical context.This is not intended as a comprehensive list; CNN is still looking into some of the president’s remarks at the meeting.The war with IranIran’s military capabilities: Trump, speaking of Iran’s military capabilities, said, “Their navy is gone, their air force is gone, everything’s 

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Sky-high World Cup ticket prices spark investigation by NY and NJ attorneys general

Astronomical prices for tickets to the upcoming World Cup soccer tournament have sparked an investigation by the attorneys general of New York and New Jersey.On Wednesday, New York Attorney General Letitia James and New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport jointly announced that they’re subpoenaing documents from tournament organizer FIFA about its pricing practices for matches at New Jersey’s MetLife stadium.At issue are prices and seating, with the pair saying that “fans may have been misled about the locations of the seats they were purchasing, and FIFA’s public statements and

Former President Biden sues DOJ over release of interview audio

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Asian shares decline and oil prices up more than $1 after US strikes on Iran

Asian shares declined Thursday following more of what the U.S. military said were defensive strikes against Iran. Oil prices gained more than $2 a barrel after having dropped sharply a day before. U.S. futures inched lower. U.S. officials said Central Command forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones that posed a threat near the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. military also hit an Iranian ground control station in Bandar Abbas that was about to launch a fifth drone. Those attacks followed others earlier in the week. Meanwhile, Pres

Australia sues 3M for $1.4 billion over PFAS 'forever chemicals' contamination

The Australian government said on Thursday it had launched legal action against 3M over contamination from firefighting foam supplied by the U.S. company that contained PFAS, or "forever chemicals", seeking more than A$2 billion ($1.43 billion) in damages.The claim against the Minnesota-based chemicals maker and its local unit is the largest ever brought by Australia, reflecting the past and future environmental, economic and cultural costs of the contamination, the government said."Make no mistake, this legal action against 3M is significant," Attorney-General Michelle Rowland told reporters

California to impose 100% tax on Trump's January 6 'slush fund,' governor says

The last ‘little crappy ship’: What’s the future for the US Navy’s troubled LCS?

Scientists newly identify species of tiny, blue octopus that fits in the palm of your hand

Scientists have announced the discovery of a previously unidentified species of octopus found in the Galápagos Islands — and it’s sure to turn heads. The creature, which sports blue flesh and large eyes, can fit between the bottom of your palm and the first knuckle of your middle finger.In 2015, a remotely operated underwater robot captured the little, blue animal moving around in the sediment about 5,800 feet (1,773 meters) beneath the surface.From the ship above, one crew member compared the creature to a plush toy.“Is that a cute little guy, or what?” said another crew member, who

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Trump says US not satisfied yet on deal with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that he was not yet satisfied on a deal with Iran, adding that the U.S. was not discussing easing sanctions on the country.Speaking to reporters at a cabinet meeting at the White House, Trump said that Iran wants to make a deal. "Iran is very much intent, they want very much to make a deal. So far they haven't gotten there ... we're not satisfied with it, but we will be. We will be either that or we'll have to just finish the job," Trump said.He added that under a potential framework deal with Tehran, the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately b

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From LA to Scottsdale: The Founder Behind AdDynamix Is Building the Bridge Between AI and Business Tools

An LA digital advertising veteran of 28 years has moved to Scottsdale and is building what he calls the missing piece between business software and the AI assistants people now use every day. SCOTTSDALE, AZ. When Benoit Pecqueur talks about his latest company, he sounds less like a founder pitching a product and more like an operator who got tired of watching the same problem repeat itself. “Most small business owners are watching the AI revolution from the sidelines,” he says. “Not because they don’t want it. Because their tools don’t talk to ChatGPT or Claude. Their accountant still pulls