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Demis Hassabis Thinks AI Job Cuts Are Dumb
The CEO of Google DeepMind tells WIRED that companies should use the productivity gains of AI to do more, not lay people off. Demis Hassabis, the CEO of Google DeepMind, is keen to talk about the coding skills of his company's newest model, Gemini 3.5 Flash. The model has been trained to perform complex agentic coding tasks: translate large code bases from one language to another; find and fix bugs lurking deep in knotty code; and even write entire operating systems from scratch. Hassabis does not, however, think this spells doom for software developers. "I have no idea why people are going around talking with certainty about that," Hassabis tells WIRED ahead of the new model reveal at today's Google's I/O event .
Google Search is turning into an AI assistant--and it doesn't want you to leave
Google is transforming its search engine into an AI-powered assistant called Spark, featuring conversational interactions and a personalized'daily brief' for task management. PCWorld reports the company is expanding mobile search capabilities to handle complex queries using text, images, and video while integrating restaurant reservations and payments. This evolution blurs the line between traditional search and AI assistance, keeping users within Google's ecosystem through proactive monitoring and personalized results.
Brendan Sorsby's lawsuit against NCAA could set a dangerous precedent in college sports moving forward
WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark will be the grand marshal of this year's Indianapolis 500 Victor Wembanyama's historic game one performance was personal, Spurs star reveals in postgame interview Dana White says gnats at Trump's White House Rose Garden dinner raised concerns for outdoor UFC events High school athlete slams CIF's shared podium rule as humiliating response that fails female competitors Kuwaiti Muslim jiu-jitsu champion refuses Israeli athlete's handshake: 'We do not respect them at all' Caitlin Clark's fiery Fever teammate tells WNBA haters to relax with perfect three-word response Red Sox legend Jason Varitek's wife appears to take massive swipe at team after ugly ouster Taiwan warns US about China's regional ambitions as Trump weighs arms deal Nate Bargatze takes clean comedy to big screen with'The Breadwinner' Retired vice admiral on Iran standoff: Trump has'time on his hands' Jury dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman Strikes must resume if Iran fails to negotiate'in good faith': Brig Gen John Teichert Trace Gallagher: What does liberal America want? 'Rededicate 250' faith event draws thousands to DC OutKick-Sports Brendan Sorsby's lawsuit against NCAA could set a dangerous precedent in college sports moving forward Chris Fallica weighs in on the Brendan Sorby sports betting incident. Fallica is skeptical on if Sorsby will even play college sports again after checking himself into a betting rehab. Brendan Sorsby's college football career should likely be over, according to rules put in place, after the gambling revelations detailed this week in a lawsuit filed against the NCAA by his own attorneys. At a time when athletes are suing the NCAA over nearly every restriction tied to earning opportunities, this case feels far more straightforward.
Inside the trans athlete podium controversy sending political shockwaves in California ahead of elections
Victor Wembanyama's historic game one performance was personal, Spurs star reveals in postgame interview Dana White says gnats at Trump's White House Rose Garden dinner raised concerns for outdoor UFC events High school athlete slams CIF's shared podium rule as humiliating response that fails female competitors Kuwaiti Muslim jiu-jitsu champion refuses Israeli athlete's handshake: 'We do not respect them at all' Caitlin Clark's fiery Fever teammate tells WNBA haters to relax with perfect three-word response Red Sox legend Jason Varitek's wife appears to take massive swipe at team after ugly ouster Reds vs. Phillies betting preview: Why Cincinnati is the play despite their 4-12 skid over 16 games Bubba Wallace'seeing red' after being wrecked, female driver rage-quits and cries & NASCAR missed the mark Taiwan warns US about China's regional ambitions as Trump weighs arms deal Nate Bargatze takes clean comedy to big screen with'The Breadwinner' Retired vice admiral on Iran standoff: Trump has'time on his hands' Jury dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman Strikes must resume if Iran fails to negotiate'in good faith': Brig Gen John Teichert Trace Gallagher: What does liberal America want? 'Rededicate 250' faith event draws thousands to DC OutKick contributor Riley Gaines discusses female high school athletes speaking out after a transgender participant won multiple events at a California track meet on'Fox & Friends.' MOORPARK, Calif. - On the morning of a day that would live in girls' sports infamy, a letter was handed out to coaches who entered a championship track and field meet at Moorpark High School. The letter announced that any girl who finished behind a biological male trans athlete would be bumped up by one spot on the podium, if that girl finished behind the trans athlete. The letter was dated May 16 -- the day of the event. The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) will implement the pilot entry process introduced last season at the 2025 CIF Track and Field State Championships.
Former OpenAI Staffers Warn xAI's Poor Safety Record Could Complicate SpaceX's IPO
The ex-employees, who cofounded a new AI watchdog group, say investors deserve more information about xAI's safety practices before SpaceX goes public. Two former OpenAI employees and a group of AI safety nonprofits are warning that Elon Musk's AI lab, xAI, could become a liability for prospective investors in SpaceX, which is preparing to file what's expected to be the largest initial public offering in Wall Street History. In a letter directed to investors published on Tuesday, the ex-staffers highlighted what they describe as "unpriced risks" related to xAI that could complicate SpaceX's reported plans to raise up to $75 billion as part of its IPO. The rocket company's private valuation shot up to over $1 trillion after it acquired xAI last year . Musk claimed his rocket company could launch data centers into space for his AI lab, but the letter's authors argue that xAI's poor record on safety issues could complicate how investors view the combined company as it gets ready to submit its IPO prospectus filing .
Strike near UAE reactor revives concerns over nuclear plant safety in wartime
Reactor no 3 lost off-site power for about 24 hours after the attack. Reactor no 3 lost off-site power for about 24 hours after the attack. A drone strike that cut off external power to a nuclear reactor in the United Arab Emirates this week has revived concerns over the safety of nuclear plants during wartime. Reactor no 3 at the Barakah nuclear plant lost vital off-site power for about 24 hours after the attack on Sunday, forcing it to rely on emergency diesel generators. The UAE's defence ministry said on Tuesday that three drones targeting the plant had originated from Iraqi territory, suggesting a pro-Iranian proxy group was most likely to have been behind the strike.
The Zuckerbergs Are Hiring a Lifeguard but Calling It a 'Beach Water Person'
The Zuckerbergs Are Hiring a Lifeguard but Calling It a'Beach Water Person' The job, which is associated with the Zuckerberg family office, is located in Kauai, Hawaii, where the Meta CEO owns a massive compound. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan are hiring a seasonal, on-call "Beach Water Person" based in Kauai, Hawaii, where the family owns a sprawling compound, according to a new job listing on Greenhouse associated with West 10, the Zuckerberg family office. This is an interesting choice for a job title, because according to the job description, the primary duties of this "Beach Water Person" include serving as a "Beach Lifeguard," and "Pool Lifeguard." The job listing names a few additional duties related to water activities, such as instructing "stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), canoe paddling, snorkeling, and other ocean-based activities." These, however, come after the water safety duties in the job description.
Delta Force and SEAL Team 6 operators reveal insane dangers of hostage rescue missions
Paige Spiranac's swing is so hot it gets flagged as she hits the course in country club approved attire Hannah Jeter makes rare public appearance and still fires heat, Shania Twain's new look stuns & HOA Karen! 'Yellowstone' fans go absolutely wild for Taylor Sheridan's new spinoff, ratings soar Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt might have set a bridesmaids record, fighting in the Dover parking lot & wings! Nothing to see here: Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and his ex's bridesmaid are just friends Can't sleep, Japanese bear-fighting robo-wolves will eat me and a gorilla trade captivates the nation A replica of KITT from'Knight Rider' got a traffic ticket in another state despite being in a museum Jena Sims covers her butt with a bow at the SI Swimsuit party, the NFL saves us from Romo & is Star Wars dead? Taylor Sheridan shocks'Yellowstone' fans with new spinoff series, provides viewers with dark ride Early reviews for new'Star Wars' movie are generally horrific, but does anyone even care at this point? Jury dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman Strikes must resume if Iran fails to negotiate'in good faith': Brig Gen John Teichert Trace Gallagher: What does liberal America want? 'Rededicate 250' faith event draws thousands to DC Bill Belichick says he learned'so much' from Tom Brady'HANDS ON THE TRIGGER': Iran issues MAJOR warning as Trump announces change to attack plan Gen Z faith influencer celebrates spiritual'awakening' at'Rededicate 250' Spencer Pratt is not an'ideological zealot,' says Dana Loesch Jesse Watters: It's not just the Iranians who are feeling the pressure of the Hormuz blockade Brent Tucker, a former Unit operator, says the tactics on these missions are entirely for the hostage.