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technology2 months ago•4 min saved

Free Cleaning, Filmed for AI: My Robot-Training Home Experiment

A New York journalist tries Shift’s free housekeeping service, which pays cleaners (and a chef) to visit, while filming the apartment with cap-mounted cameras to train robots. The session, about two hours, yielded basic cleaning plus a surprise three-course lunch; cameras and wires were visible, raising privacy concerns even as Shift says it anonymizes data. The piece situates this as part of a broader trend of paying for home-task videos to train AI, questions the sustainability given the high cost, and ends with a cautious take on the future of robots trained from real-home footage.

via Business Insider|

#ai-startup #home-cleaning #privacy

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

Biden's Support of Israel: Hurting Him with Young Voters and Facing Disapproval on Gaza

A recent national survey conducted by The New York Times/Siena College shows that President Biden is losing support among young voters, with Donald Trump leading among this demographic by 49 percent to 43 percent. The shift in support can be attributed to young voters' negative views of Israel's recent conduct, with many believing that Israel isn't doing enough to prevent civilian casualties in Gaza and isn't interested in peace. Young Biden voters with anti-Israel views are more likely to switch to Trump, indicating that opposition to the war is contributing to Biden's weakness among young voters. Additionally, the survey reveals that Biden leads among likely voters for the 2024 election, with a six-point lead among those who participated in the 2020 election, while Trump holds a 22-point lead among those who did not vote in 2020. However, caution is advised due to the small sample size of nonvoters in the survey.

via The New York Times|

#biden #israel #politics

crime3 years ago•0 min saved

Danelo Cavalcante's Prison Escape: Updates on Search, Sightings, and Changed Appearance

Danelo Cavalcante's change in appearance has prompted a shift in the police investigation away from Phoenixville.

via The Philadelphia Inquirer|

#appearance-change #crime #danelo-cavalcante

philanthropy3 years ago•1 min saved

Soros Foundation to Restrict European Funding

The Open Society Foundations, founded by billionaire George Soros, is planning to reduce or end its work within the European Union and shift its focus to other parts of the world. The organization, which supports causes such as freedom of expression and accountable government, has not yet specified how or where its funds will be reallocated. The decision has raised questions in Hungary, where some argue that it contradicts the foundation's mission to support democracy. However, the foundation will continue to support certain civil society programs in Europe, including those benefiting Roma communities.

via Euronews|

#europe #funding #george-soros

finance3 years ago•0 min saved

Tiger Global Shifts Focus, Acquires Significant Stake in Apollo Global

Investment firm Tiger Global Management has reportedly built a significant stake in Apollo Global Management, signaling a shift in its investment strategy away from technology bets. Tiger Global, known for its successful investments in tech companies like Facebook and Spotify, has been diversifying its portfolio in recent years. The move to invest in Apollo, a private equity firm, suggests a broader focus on alternative investments beyond the tech sector.

via Financial Times|

#apollo #finance #shift

politics3 years ago

Erdogan's New Cabinet Signals Economic Change with Appointment of Simsek as Finance Minister

Turkish President Erdogan has appointed a new cabinet, signaling a shift towards economic policies aimed at boosting growth and reducing inflation. The new cabinet includes several technocrats and experienced politicians, with the key economic portfolios going to individuals with a track record of implementing market-friendly policies. The move comes as Turkey faces mounting economic challenges, including high inflation and a weakening currency.

via The Wall Street Journal|

#cabinet #economy #erdogan

sports3 years ago•6 min saved

Joey Gallo makes successful return from IL for Twins.

Minnesota Twins' Joey Gallo is back from the injured list with a higher batting average after Major League Baseball overturned a ruling that his groundball to right field in his first plate appearance of the season on March 30 was an error. The Twins argued the case to league scoring officials, backed by 100-plus seasons of statistical evidence, and MLB determined it was a base hit. Gallo, who has hit a single in a lower percentage of his career plate appearances than any active player in baseball, is with the Twins as a result of the worst season of his career.

via The Athletic|

#batting-average #joey-gallo #minnesota-twins

sports3 years ago•3 min saved

MLB's Pitch Clock and Rule Changes Revive Old-School Baseball.

The rule changes in MLB, including the pitch clock and limiting the shift, have made baseball more like what it was at the peak of its popularity and have been a huge success among fans and players. The average game length has shortened, and teams are stealing more bases, reminiscent of the '80s and '90s. While some traditionalists still aren't fans, the changes are correcting the evolution of the game and making it more similar to what they grew up with.

via Deadspin|

#baseball #mlb #pitch-clock