So much of the conversation around artificial intelligence is about either the negative consequences, like job losses, or the dangers, in the form of A.I. bias or the potential misuse of facial recognition technology. As Axios's Kaveh Waddell reported this week, there can be a risk in trusting A.I. too much, for example in tasks like prescribing drugs or setting prison sentences. "These programs generally offer new information or a few options meant to help a human decision-maker choose more wisely," he wrote. "But an overworked or overly trusting person can fall into a rubber-stamping role, unquestioningly following algorithmic advice." And that points up the fault line with A.I. Instead of thinking of it as something we should or shouldn't trust -- which puts us in a passive mindset -- we should think of it as a tool we're in charge of, and one that will work to the extent that we direct it in the right way.

Thrive Global, the wellness and behaviour change tech firm founded by Arianna Huffington, has acquired neuroscience-based AI company Boundless Mind. Its technology fuses neuroscience and artificial intelligence to optimise, personalise and target recommendations to users and to inspire positive change. The technology has been used effectively to improve outcomes for products in categories spanning health, fitness, productivity, finance and e-commerce. Huffington said the deal would allow Thrive to further develop its platform to "end the stress and burnout epidemic" and help individuals and organisations "unlock their full potential". "This acquisition is an exciting milestone for Thrive Global," Huffington said.

Embattled Uber CEO Travis Kalanick is the "heart and soul" of the ride-hailing giant and should not step down, Uber board member and Thrive Capital founder Arianna Huffington said Monday. "You cannot judge people by their worst moments, (Kalanick) is changing, he's evolving," she told CNN, adding that "we would not be where we are without Travis," a reference to how the company took on taxi associations and city lawmakers to push its disruptive tech. Huffington also is involved in an ongoing investigation into accusations by former engineer Susan Fowler that Uber's environment is a toxic workplace for women. Former U.S. attorney general and Uber advisor Eric Holder is leading that investigation, which should conclude by the end of April, Huffington said. Beyond the internal probe into the company's frat-like culture, Uber also is contending with a lawsuit from Google-owned Waymo over alleged theft of proprietary self-driving car sensor technology.

After weeks of scandals Kalanick wrote of hiring Jones Despite Jones' best efforts, the public perception of Uber has deteriorated in the past few weeks controversy and boycotts Video provided by TheStreet Newslook SAN FRANCISCO -- Embattled Uber CEO Travis Kalanick is the "heart and soul" of the ride-hailing giant and should not step down, Uber board member and Thrive Capital founder Arianna Huffington said Monday. "You cannot judge people by their worst moments, (Kalanick) is changing, he's evolving," she told CNN, adding that "we would not be where we are without Travis," a reference to how the company took on taxi associations and city lawmakers to push its disruptive tech. Huffington also is involved in an ongoing investigation into accusations by former engineer Susan Fowler that Uber's environment is a toxic workplace for women. Former U.S. attorney general and Uber advisor Eric Holder is leading that investigation, which should conclude by the end of April, Huffington said. Beyond the internal probe into the company's frat-like culture, Uber also is contending with a lawsuit from Google-owned Waymo over alleged theft of proprietary self-driving car sensor technology.