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Generations in Dialogue: Multi-agent systems and human-AI interaction with Professor Manuela Veloso

AIHub

Generations in Dialogue: Bridging Perspectives in AI is a new podcast from AAAI featuring thought-provoking discussions between AI experts, practitioners, and enthusiasts from different age groups and backgrounds. Each episode delves into how generational experiences shape views on AI, exploring the challenges, opportunities, and ethical considerations that come with the advancement of this transformative technology. In the first episode of this new series from AAAI, host Ella Lan chats to Professor Manuela Veloso about her research journey and path into AI, the history and evolution of AI research, inter-generational collaborations, teamwork, AI to assist humans, AI in finance, advice for early-career researchers, and her excitement about connecting human knowledge with computers. Manuela Veloso is a renowned computer scientist and a pioneer in artificial intelligence, with influential work in multi-agent systems, robotics, and human-AI collaboration. She is currently the Head of AI Research at JPMorgan Chase, where she leads efforts to integrate AI into financial services.


The great climate paradox: Drop in air pollution has INCREASED global warming by making clouds less reflective, scientists warn

Daily Mail - Science & tech

New York's new mayor Zohran Mamdani tells Trump'I have four words for you' in blistering victory speech quoting his socialist hero, bragging about'toppling a dynasty' and promising a'new dawn' Driver screaming'Allahu Akbar' ploughs in to pedestrians'trying to hit everyone he encountered' on French holiday island leaving ten injured This Leftist election landslide was caused by the same vile disease that's triggered a GOP civil war. Amazon signals it's finally fed up with Whole Foods' sluggish sales - and is making sweeping, controversial changes Why Mamdani's socialist revolution in New York has sparked a civil war for Democrats... and Trump is secretly loving it Simone Biles details all the plastic surgery she's had after her boob job this summer Inside Kate and William's forever home: Princess is kitting out Forest Lodge in her preferred'classic contemporary style' to create a'lovely but absolutely inoffensive' look REVEALED: Fattest states in America ranked... including region where three-quarters of residents are obese Now he's dead, here's the full story of what happened that day... and the ghastly aftermath no one knows about Shocking moment Mexico's president is groped by man who grabs her breasts and tries to kiss her Miss Universe contestant called'dumb' in humiliating dressing-down by official hits back with powerful speech as furious organisers condemn her treatment and he issues grovelling apology Hollywood A-listers may be blacklisted for'antisemitism' under Paramount's new anti-woke leadership Nepo baby turns heads at Glamour Women Of The Year Awards in a glitzy gold sequin feathered gown - but can YOU guess who her A-list mother is? New footage reveals the moments before football manager collapsed and died mid-match, leaving his players in disbelief, as it emerges he'complained about fish he had eaten' hours before Texas teen'tears masterpiece from wall at the Met in unhinged meltdown' before being handed in by his MOTHER Scientists have been faced with a huge dilemma, as research reveals that reducing air pollution has increased global warming . While smog kills millions of people every year, it also whitens clouds - making them more reflective. So by slashing air pollution, we're inadvertently diminishing the brightness of clouds, which are key regulators of global temperature.


What to Do in San Francisco If You're Here for Business (2025)

WIRED

A tech industry insider's guide to where to stay, eat, work, and play while visiting the tech scene's mothership, San Francisco. All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. You've probably read plenty of recent news stories about how San Francisco is a failed city. Our infrastructure is crumbling, our streets are scary, our social fabric is torn and frayed. Most of that stuff is false. Yes, San Francisco has issues, but they're the same problems nearly all US cities are facing as they struggle to reorient themselves to our new, post-pandemic economic reality. The "doom loop" narrative that's often repeated in the national press is a gross exaggeration. The truth is that San Francisco is thriving.


Is this how the world will end? Earth will be SWALLOWED by the sun in five billion years, scientists warn

Daily Mail - Science & tech

New York's new mayor Zohran Mamdani tells Trump'I have four words for you' in blistering victory speech quoting his socialist hero, bragging about'toppling a dynasty' and promising a'new dawn' Driver screaming'Allahu Akbar' ploughs in to pedestrians'trying to hit everyone he encountered' on French holiday island leaving ten injured This Leftist election landslide was caused by the same vile disease that's triggered a GOP civil war. Why Mamdani's socialist revolution in New York has sparked a civil war for Democrats... and Trump is secretly loving it Simone Biles details all the plastic surgery she's had after her boob job this summer Kim Kardashian's new TV show All's Fair is SAVAGED by critics as it's branded'the worst drama ever', 'existentially terrible' and'a crime against television' while debuting at 0% on Rotten Tomatoes Putin orders increased drone'incursions' in Europe as Russia ramps up'hybrid war' - with Belgium's biggest airport forced to close overnight Inside Kate and William's forever home: Princess is kitting out Forest Lodge in her preferred'classic contemporary style' to create a'lovely but absolutely inoffensive' look REVEALED: Fattest states in America ranked... including region where three-quarters of residents are obese I was so desperate for a baby I stole sperm from my husband's condom: It's the most shocking confession. Now for the first time LIZ JONES tells what happened next... and the consequence no one saw New footage reveals the moments before football manager collapsed and died mid-match, leaving his players in disbelief, as it emerges he'complained about fish he had eaten' hours before Hollywood A-listers may be blacklisted for'antisemitism' under Paramount's new anti-woke leadership Texas teen'tears masterpiece from wall at the Met in unhinged meltdown' before being handed in by his MOTHER Is this how the world will end? Scientists have revealed a grim prospect for humanity's future, as they warn Earth will eventually be consumed by the sun. In roughly five billion years, our star will burn the last of its hydrogen fuel and begin expanding into a monstrous red giant.


SoftBank chases actual revenue with OpenAI in corporate Japan

The Japan Times

SoftBank Group's Japanese mobile unit and OpenAI are set to launch AI services for local companies next year. SoftBank Group's Japanese mobile unit and OpenAI will launch AI services for local companies next year, seeking to realize real revenue in the face of growing concerns over sky-high valuations. SoftBank Corp. and Open AI are still fine-tuning the products the two companies are co-developing for Japanese enterprises, said Junichi Miyakawa, president of the country's third-largest mobile carrier. Miyakawa said he has seen a test version of the services, which once launched would "completely change" the speed in which business is done. One feature is voice recognition that would allow users to rely less on manual typing, he said.


Gen Z are 'rawdogging boredom' to fix their attention spans - so, does it really work?

Daily Mail - Science & tech

New York's new mayor Zohran Mamdani tells Trump'I have four words for you' in blistering victory speech quoting his socialist hero, bragging about'toppling a dynasty' and promising a'new dawn' Driver screaming'Allahu Akbar' ploughs in to pedestrians'trying to hit everyone he encountered' on French holiday island leaving ten injured This Leftist election landslide was caused by the same vile disease that's triggered a GOP civil war. Why Mamdani's socialist revolution in New York has sparked a civil war for Democrats... and Trump is secretly loving it Simone Biles details all the plastic surgery she's had after her boob job this summer Kim Kardashian's new TV show All's Fair is SAVAGED by critics as it's branded'the worst drama ever', 'existentially terrible' and'a crime against television' while debuting at 0% on Rotten Tomatoes Putin orders increased drone'incursions' in Europe as Russia ramps up'hybrid war' - with Belgium's biggest airport forced to close overnight Inside Kate and William's forever home: Princess is kitting out Forest Lodge in her preferred'classic contemporary style' to create a'lovely but absolutely inoffensive' look REVEALED: Fattest states in America ranked... including region where three-quarters of residents are obese I was so desperate for a baby I stole sperm from my husband's condom: It's the most shocking confession. Now for the first time LIZ JONES tells what happened next... and the consequence no one saw New footage reveals the moments before football manager collapsed and died mid-match, leaving his players in disbelief, as it emerges he'complained about fish he had eaten' hours before Hollywood A-listers may be blacklisted for'antisemitism' under Paramount's new anti-woke leadership Texas teen'tears masterpiece from wall at the Met in unhinged meltdown' before being handed in by his MOTHER Bizarre TikTok trend sees Gen Z'rawdogging boredom' to fix their attention spans - so, does it really work? READ MORE: Mark Zuckerberg's'rawdog' routine that made him a billionaire A bizarre new trend has emerged on TikTok, in which Gen Z put themselves in timeout to try to fix their attention spans. Dubbed'rawdogging boredom', users set a timer and simply sit there without any distractions.


Gen Z is cancelling the KETTLE: Youngsters predict what our kitchens will look like in 50 years - and say the tea-making appliance will be a thing of the past

Daily Mail - Science & tech

New York's new mayor Zohran Mamdani tells Trump'I have four words for you' in blistering victory speech quoting his socialist hero, bragging about'toppling a dynasty' and promising a'new dawn' This Leftist election landslide was caused by the same vile disease that's triggered a GOP civil war. Why Mamdani's socialist revolution in New York has sparked a civil war for Democrats... and Trump is secretly loving it Simone Biles details all the plastic surgery she's had after her boob job this summer Hollywood A-listers may be blacklisted for'antisemitism' under Paramount's new anti-woke leadership Prince Harry issues defiant statement as he denies claims he was trying to upstage William by announcing pseudo-royal Canada trip at same time as his brother's five-day tour of Brazil Inside Kate and William's forever home: Princess is kitting out Forest Lodge in her preferred'classic contemporary style' to create a'lovely but absolutely inoffensive' look REVEALED: Fattest states in America ranked... including region where three-quarters of residents are obese I was so desperate for a baby I stole sperm from my husband's condom: It's the most shocking confession. Now for the first time LIZ JONES tells what happened next... and the consequence no one saw Texas teen'tears masterpiece from wall at the Met in unhinged meltdown' before being handed in by his MOTHER Amazon signals it's finally fed up with Whole Foods' sluggish sales - and is making sweeping, controversial changes READ MORE: Was IKEA right about the kitchen of 2025? The beloved kettle is among the kitchen appliances that will have vanished in 50 years' time thanks to Gen Z, new research suggests. Today's youngsters will fuel the move away from bulky, wired kitchen appliances favoured by older generations, according to experts.


Trader who inspired The Big Short and now bets against AI sends tech shares lower

BBC News

Shares of major technology companies have fallen over fears about the valuations of firms linked to the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. Investors have grown increasing wary about what they are calling an AI bubble this year that has seen tech stock valuations hit record highs. Major indexes in Asia were the hardest hit on Wednesday, following a sell-off in the US. Japan's Nikkei 225 closed 2.5%, dragged lower by tech investment giant, SoftBank, which plunged more than 10%. AI valuation concerns took hold in the US as well after it was revealed the trader who inspired The Big Short has bet $1.1bn (£840m) on a fall in prices for AI-related stocks Nvidia and Palantir.


The biggest supermoon of the YEAR will light up the skies tonight - as our lunar satellite appears 8% larger and 16% brighter than usual

Daily Mail - Science & tech

New York's new mayor Zohran Mamdani tells Trump'I have four words for you' in blistering victory speech quoting his socialist hero, bragging about'toppling a dynasty' and promising a'new dawn' This Leftist election landslide was caused by the same vile disease that's triggered a GOP civil war. Why Mamdani's socialist revolution in New York has sparked a civil war for Democrats... and Trump is secretly loving it Simone Biles details all the plastic surgery she's had after her boob job this summer Hollywood A-listers may be blacklisted for'antisemitism' under Paramount's new anti-woke leadership Prince Harry issues defiant statement as he denies claims he was trying to upstage William by announcing pseudo-royal Canada trip at same time as his brother's five-day tour of Brazil Inside Kate and William's forever home: Princess is kitting out Forest Lodge in her preferred'classic contemporary style' to create a'lovely but absolutely inoffensive' look REVEALED: Fattest states in America ranked... including region where three-quarters of residents are obese I was so desperate for a baby I stole sperm from my husband's condom: It's the most shocking confession. Now for the first time LIZ JONES tells what happened next... and the consequence no one saw Texas teen'tears masterpiece from wall at the Met in unhinged meltdown' before being handed in by his MOTHER Amazon signals it's finally fed up with Whole Foods' sluggish sales - and is making sweeping, controversial changes The biggest supermoon of the year will light up skies around the world this evening - and you don't want to miss it. At its peak, our lunar satellite will appear eight per cent larger and 16 per cent brighter than usual. The phenomenon occurs because the moon's orbit is not perfectly circular around Earth, meaning at times it is slightly closer or slightly further away.


ChatGPT nickname and Trump tariffs nominated for Japan's buzzword of 2025

The Japan Times

ChatGPT nickname and Trump tariffs nominated for Japan's buzzword of 2025 Women hold toys depicting Myaku-Myaku, the official character for the 2025 Osaka Expo, during a media day ahead of the event's public opening day in Osaka in April. A comment made by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi immediately after she was elected president of the Liberal Democratic Party last month -- that she would "work, work, work, work and work," which triggered both praise for her determination and criticism amid efforts to improve work-life balance -- also made the list, along with (female prime minister). "There weren't many buzzwords in the first half of the year, but after (U.S.) President Donald Trump returned to office, many phrases went viral regarding tariffs," publisher Jiyukokuminsha, which hosts the award, said in a statement. In a time of both misinformation and too much information, quality journalism is more crucial than ever. By subscribing, you can help us get the story right.