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Anthropic’s Claude has already conquered tech stocks. Its users are wondering if they are now in its path. Loading audio narration… Roughly 81,000 Claude users around the world participated in an anonymous survey where they told an AI interviewer their hopes and fears for the future of AI.”I can’t get a job in my field… you can just ask an AI tool for guidance,” a freelance software engineer based in the US told the survey. “My whole career is built on expertise that is now a click away.”The worried vibes align with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s prediction that AI will…
We may receive an affiliate commission from anything you buy from this article.In his latest book, “The Meaning of Your Life” (to be published March 31 by Portfolio), New York Times bestselling author Arthur C. Brooks writes of a cultural crisis: an increase in anxiety and depression, concurrent with a rise in social media use, that is impinging upon our ability to find purpose in life, during what he terms an “Age of Emptiness.”Read an excerpt below, and don’t miss Brooks on “CBS Sunday Morning” March 22!”The Meaning of Your Life” by Arthur C. BrooksPrefer to listen? Audible has a 30-day free…
March Madness is here, which makes it the perfect excuse to upgrade your TV setup for the ultimate tournament watch party. After testing tons of TVs as a professional reviewer, I’ve learned that some models simply handle sports better than others. The best TVs for sports combine bright, punchy picture quality with large screen sizes, so fast-paced action stays clear and immersive rather than looking dim or blurry.If you want a premium pick, the Samsung S95F OLED is one of the best sports TVs you can buy right now. Its excellent anti-reflective screen makes a big difference when you’re watching…
Leaders of Jehovah’s Witnesses are modifying their prohibition on receiving blood transfusions on religious grounds, now allowing members to decide whether to allow their own blood to be drawn and stored in advance for such things as a scheduled surgery with a risk of significant blood loss.But the organization is retaining its wider prohibition against receiving transfusions of others’ blood — a procedure routinely used with patients after accidents, violence or other blood loss. This long-held prohibition is one of the most distinctive and controversial teachings of the movement, which is headquartered in New York state and well-known for its…
Friday marks the first day of spring in the United States, bringing new life and beautiful colors. In Georgia, spring also means a dusting of yellow over everyone and everything.Those who suffer from seasonal allergies won’t be out smelling the roses anytime soon thanks to an incredibly high pollen count, or the amount of pollen density in the air.It can cause runny noses and itchy eyes and make springtime generally unpleasant to allergy sufferers.Here’s what pollen count really is and how to check the levels this spring.What is pollen count?The daily pollen count, often shared in weather forecasts or by…
Three people were taken to a hospital after a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles encountered turbulence shortly before landing in Sydney on Friday, health officials in Australia said.Paramedics assessed five people and transported three to the city’s Royal Prince Alfred Hospital for further treatment, a spokesperson for the New South Wales Ambulance Service confirmed to NBC News.They suffered “minor injuries” and remained in stable condition, the spokesperson added.“The patients have asked that no details be provided to the media,” a spokesperson for the Sydney Local Health District said in a separate email.“The most common cause for turbulence on…
HBO Max’s enormously popular television series “The Pitt” is receiving plaudits for its realistic depiction of the trials and tribulations of health care in an urban emergency room.Now in its second season, which premiered on Jan. 8, 2026, the show follows Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch (played by Noah Wyle) and his colleagues through a single 15-hour clinical shift, divided into one-hour episodes. The team treats patients against a backdrop of all-too-common American societal plagues, from substance use disorder to medical bankruptcies and mass shootings.Spoiler alert: About halfway through the season, Dr. Robby and the staff at the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma…
Public health advocates have largely applauded a Massachusetts judge’s ruling on March 16, 2026, to temporarily block major changes to vaccine policy made by the Department of Health and Human Services since 2025.The ruling pauses two major actions ushered in by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. since he stepped into the role. First, it blocks Kennedy’s restructuring of a key vaccine panel called the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices in June 2025. Second, it suspends HHS’s overhaul of the childhood vaccine schedule in January 2026, which cut the number of routine vaccinations children are recommended to receive from 17…
Venture capitalists have placed increasingly bigger bets on AI startups, investing over half a trillion dollars into the sector over the last five years. But these days, the smartest AI investment might be in energy, according to a report by Sightline Climate. Researchers found that up to 50% of data center projects that have been announced might be delayed. One of the biggest culprits is access to power. Of the 190 gigawatts worth of data centers the company is tracking, only 5 gigawatts are under construction. About 6 gigawatts of data center projects in Sightline’s database came online last year.…
Digital meeting notetakers like Read AI, Fireflies.ai, Fathom, and Granola help record and transcribe online meetings. But for in-person or more versatile options, many people prefer physical recording devices. These physical notetakers transcribe audio and give users summaries and action items of meetings using AI. Some of these devices are wearable — pins or pendants with dedicated mics for recording — while others are credit card-sized with dedicated mobile apps to transcribe and extract insights using AI. A few even offer live translation. Below is a non-exhaustive list of physical AI notetakers and transcription tools. Plaud Note/Plaud Note Pro This…