The Center for AI Safety is issued a stern warning to companies about the existential risk of continued artificial intelligence development. The warning comes on the heels of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman issuing his own warning about the technology. CAIS said AI should be handled with the same sensitivity as global pandemics and nuclear war.
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The Week's Top Stories: Facebook Stumbles (Again), and Amazon’s Split Decision
These are the top stories, from Wall Street to Silicon Valley, that moved markets and had investors, business leaders, and entrepreneurs talking this week on Cheddar.
The Biggest, Weirdest Incentive Offers Amazon Turned Down
Queens, N.Y. and Arlington, Va., will ultimately share the spoils of the hard-fought battle for Amazon's new headquarters. The two will split the planned HQ2s ー and the 50,000 jobs that come along with them. In a lower-profile twist, Nashville, Tenn. will unexpectedly be home to an operation center and about 5,000 new jobs.
Opening Bell: November 16, 2018
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is fighting back after the New York Times published an investigation into how the company failed to address Russian meddling in the 2016 election. California officials doubled the number of people missing as a result of the wildfires to more than 600. And Bill Oliver, director of the new sci-fi drama 'Jonathan,' joins Cheddar to discuss his new film starring Ansel Elgort.
A Bad Week in a Bad Year for Facebook as Scandal Roils Leadership
Facebook's latest scandal has raised serious questions about founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg's oversight of the troubled media giant.
Sonos Looks Outside the Home to be the 'World's Leading Sound Experience Company'
Following an impressive quarterly earnings report, Sonos VP of corporate finance Mike Groeninger told Cheddar about the company's ambitions to move outside the home and become the "world's leading sound experience company."
Zuckerberg Hits Back at Scathing Report About Response to Russian Meddling
In a conference call with reporters on Thursday that lasted more than 80 minutes, Mark Zuckerberg declared that an extensive New York Times report about his company's insufficient and self-preserving response to Russian meddling on the platform was "simply untrue."
How Facebook Tackles Public Scandals and Critics
The New York Times published a bombshell report Wednesday evening detailing how Facebook has navigated public scandals and attacked its critics over the past few years. The stock moved lower Thursday on the news.
AT&T and Bird Partner Up To Stop Distracted Driving ー and Scooting
With an increasing number of mobility options, putting an end to distracted driving is more urgent than ever. Ryan Luckey, assistant vice president of brand marketing at AT&T, told Cheddar about AT&T's partnership with e-scooter company Bird to keep distracted drivers ー and scooter riders ー off the roads.
FDA Cracks Down on Flavored E-Cigarettes
The FDA is moving forward with its proposal to restrict sales of most flavored e-cigarettes including popular brand Juul.
