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Gates Foundation warns AI could widen inequality as foundation pledges $1B to expand access
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NEW YORK (AP) — Bill Gates is warning technology companies and world leaders that they must act now to ensure artificial intelligence combats social inequities rather than deepening disparities — and his foundation is pledging $1 billion to improve access.
The Microsoft co-founder made the appeal in the Gates Foundat ... (full story)
As the world debates the risks of AI, China closes the technology gap with the US
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HONG KONG (AP) — As the rapid development of artificial intelligence triggers a renewed debate about its risks, the United States and China keep racing to develop increasingly powerful models even as they express their own concerns.
The U.S. has outpaced China and other countries for years in AI model capabilities, researc ... (full story)
Enterprise Value and Recasting Mortgages
Q. What does "enterprise value" refer to? -- G.R., Greenville, South Carolina
A. It's one way to measure a company's worth. You might think that a company's market capitalization reflects its total value, as it's the value of all outstanding shares. But what if its market cap is, say, $100 billion, but it's also carryi ... (full story)
These simple portfolio checks could save you from costly mistakes
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A portfolio management policy of benign neglect beats a too-active one any day. Nonetheless, it’s a good idea to check up on your portfolio periodically. Here are key items to keep on your dashboard.
Step 1: Conduct a wellness check.
If you’re still accumulating assets for retirement, does your current portfolio ... (full story)
Renoir paintings are worth a fortune, but not when they're stolen
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Two Renoir paintings stolen from a small French museum have yet to be recovered but if the thieves are hoping to cash in on the artwork, they would be hard-pressed to find a buyer.
Selling well-known, stolen art is impossible to do at an auction house or through other public channels without raising eyebrows. Even under the tabl ... (full story)