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WorkWorkHas the Presidential Election Become a Game of Random Chance? - The New Yorker I hardly ever play poker anymore, but I do spend an unhealthy amount of time watching instructional videos about the game. On some primal level, watching coaches go through each step of the thought process scratches an incurable itch; on a more intellectual level, theres been a great deal of change in strategy throughout the past twenty years and, in the same way another dad might scan the new-releases playlist on Spotify, I want to keep up. Back in the early aughts, during the height of the poker boom, the secrets of the game were both doctrinaire and vague. You were told to be tight and aggressive, not loose and passive, but there wasnt a set of instructions that corresponded with either. Today, after the introduction of whats broadly known as game-theory optimal play, or G.T.O., a portion of what you do at a poker table has been solved. Forgive the jargon, but if youre dealt an ace and a queena strong starting handin the big blind, and face a mid-position open, the best strategy, according to G.T.O. poker, is to three-bet x percentage of the time and just call the other times. What this means is that you can call or raise and both options are correct, as long as, over time, theyre in line with a rolling calculation of percentages. As a result, theres a Zen to the modern poker strategy, which may be why I often watch these videos late at night when I cant sleep. I especially appreciate the commentary of Phil Galfond, a personable former professional poker player, who now makes videos in which he says things like In this spot, you can fold sometimes, call sometimes, and raise sometimes, and its probably fine.
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WorkHow Companies Can Use LLM-Powered Search to Create Value - Harvard Business Review Soon, searching through links may be replaced by conversational interfaces that will allow users to refine queries and deepen their understanding through follow-up questions and audio, video, and images are all part of this new search and retrieval paradigm. Consider how those powerful capabilities might translate across your business: chat-based tools that allow employees to easily query policy documents, conduct quick Q&As with the organizations latest sales data, or have meaningful conversations with all manner of institutional knowledge. To implement this technology effectively, organizations should consider following several steps: 1) clearly define use cases, 2) establish intake processes that consider risk as well as value, 3) invest in practices surrounding data collection, testing and validation so you have effective ground truth, 4) incorporate standardized testing practices, 5) establish monitoring capabilities, and 6) roll out training, awareness, and communication campaigns. Work
WorkWhat to Do If You Wake Up Tired Every DayUnrefreshing sleep, also known as non-restorative sleep, is exactly what it sounds like: sleep that doesnt recharge the body and brain enough to help you feel well-rested. People who experience it feel just as tired as they were before they went to sleep, says Thomas Roth, founder of the Sleep Disorders and Research Center at Henry Ford Health in Michigan. Work
WorkStool test could provide a simpler way to diagnose endometriosis - New Scientist Affecting nearly 200 million people worldwide, endometriosis occurs when the tissue lining the uterus grows in other parts of the reproductive tract. There is no known cure, but lesions can be periodically removed through surgical procedures once the condition has been diagnosed. However, due in large part to a lack of awareness and understanding, it currently takes an average of more than six years for endometriosis to be diagnosed. WorkGoogle is preparing to let you run Linux apps on Android, just like Chrome OSAlthough a lot of work can be done in a web browser these days, some tasks still require installing apps that aren’t available on Chrome OS, which is why Google lets you install Linux apps on your Chromebook. While there are ways to run some Linux apps on Android devices, all of those methods have some limitations and aren’t officially supported by Google. Fortunately, though, Google is finally working on an official way to run Linux apps on Android.
WorkBuild Systems, Not HeroesEnterprise programming is the management of system complexity. The main goals of most enterprise projects are to minimize bugs, ensure scalability, and release as soon as possible. These goals are unreachable in projects where people rely on individual skills rather than on a system-based approach. WorkThese beaches are among LA's favourites. But they're fakeToday, Santa Monica Beach is one of the most iconic in the world, stretching more than three miles (4.8km) with 245 acres (1sq km) of sand. In 2023, 4.6 million people visited Santa Monica alone. But it wasn't always like that – those golden beaches were once a rocky, wild coastline, until city officials decided to take matters into their own hands.
WorkHow Long Til Were All on Ozempic?AsteriskObesity medication has something of a troubled past. Fen-phen, a weight-loss drug combination popular in the 1990s, was pulled after it was found to cause heart valve problems. Sibutramine, sold under the brand name Meridia, was prescribed until it was discovered to lead to adverse cardiovascular events including strokes in 2010. WorkDario Amodei Machines of Loving GraceI think and talk a lot about the risks of powerful AI. The company I’m the CEO of, Anthropic, does a lot of research on how to reduce these risks. Because of this, people sometimes draw the conclusion that I’m a pessimist or “doomer” who thinks AI will be mostly bad or dangerous. I don’t think that at all. In fact, one of my main reasons for focusing on risks is that they’re the only thing standing between us and what I see as a fundamentally positive future. I think that most people are underestimating just how radical the upside of AI could be, just as I think most people are underestimating how bad the risks could be.
WorkArchaeologists found an ancient Egyptian observatoryA few years ago, Egyptian archaeologists discovered what they thought were the ruins of an ancient Egyptian temple dating back to the sixth century BCE. Subsequent finds at the site indicate that the structure was actually an astronomical observatory, deemed the first and largest such structure yet found, according to Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. WorkDrinking alcohol reduces the body's natural GLP-1 activity We are hiring for a full-time position, a Strategic Associate, doing research, grant writing, support, and various projects. This could be a very exciting job for some interested in and ambitious about public health impact. Job description is here. Please pass it along to anyone you think is great! WorkMalicious packages in open-source repositories are surgingThe cybersecurity firm found that the number of malicious packages intentionally uploaded into open-source repositories has jumped by more than 150% compared to last year. Open-source software, a transparent development process where almost anyone can contribute to the code and components, is the bedrock of the digital age that can be found in most modern digital technologies. Work"Our Employees Are Not Children" - Spotify Will Keep Remote WorkingGiant streaming platform Spotify has bucked the trend of tech companies mandating a return to the office, maintaining its flexible remote work policy. The company believes that treating employees like adults is essential for fostering a productive and innovative work environment. WorkWorkWorkThe Trump movie too controversial for Hollywood is finally here - WSJ When Sebastian Stan got the script for “The Apprentice," the new movie about Donald Trump’s early years as a real-estate developer in New York, the first thing he did was cross out the names of all the characters. He wanted to pay less attention to who was speaking to better hear what was actually being said. WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkHow Londons Crystal Palace was built so quicklyLondon's Great Exhibition of 1851 attracted some 6 million people eager to experience more than 14,000 exhibitors showcasing 19th-century marvels of technology and engineering. The event took place in the Crystal Palace, a 990,000-square-foot building of cast iron and plate glass originally located in Hyde Park. And it was built in an incredible 190 days. According to a recent paper published in the International Journal for the History of Engineering and Technology, one of the secrets was the use of a standardized screw thread, first proposed 10 years before its construction, although the thread did not officially become the British standard until 1905. WorkWorkThe IRS is rolling out its free tax-filing tool to 30 million Americansand surprisingly, it's greatSome 30 million Americans across the country will have a new way to file their taxes next spring: Direct File, a tool developed by the Internal Revenue Service that allows users to prepare their taxes and file online completely free of charge and without the need for any third-party provider. The tool is the first time the federal government has given taxpayers a way to file directly, and could usher in a sea change for how Americans approach Tax Day. WorkHow AI-generated content is upping the workload for Wikipedia editors | TechCrunchAs AI-generated slop takes over increasing swathes of the user-generated Internet thanks to the rise of large language models (LLMs) like OpenAI’s GPT, spare a thought for Wikipedia editors. In addition to their usual job of grubbing out bad human edits, they’re having to spend an increasing proportion of their time trying to weed out AI filler. WorkFor These Americans, Mexico Is Their Country TooMs. Aguayo-Frausto, 30, and her husband, Kevin Frausto, 36, are part of a contingent of Americans of Mexican descent who, because of their ancestry, are becoming citizens of both countries — formalizing their Mexican American identity some 26 years after Mexico began recognizing dual citizens. WorkBlack Voters Drift From Democrats, Imperiling Harris's Bid, Poll ShowsMuch of the erosion in support for Ms. Harris is driven by a growing belief that Democrats, who have long celebrated Black voters as the “backbone” of their party, have failed to deliver on their promises, the poll showed. Forty percent of African American voters under 30 said the Republican Party was more likely to follow through on its campaign commitments than Democrats were. WorkTrump Rally in Aurora, Colo., Is Marked by Nativist AttacksThat law allows for the summary deportation of people from nations with which the United States is at war, that have invaded the United States or that have engaged in “predatory incursions.” It was far from clear whether the law could be used in the way that Mr. Trump was proposing. WorkWorkLed by Believers in the City's Future, Detroit Is on the ReboundTwenty minutes later, Mr. Duggan stepped out of the Jeep at a small park off Rosa Parks Boulevard, north of downtown. In 1967, it was the site of an unlicensed after-hours club that was raided by the police. The action provoked a violent uprising that raged for five days, left 34 people dead, 1,200 injured, and more than 14,000 homes, buildings and stores burned or destroyed. The episode spurred the flight of thousands of residents from the city and marked the start of Detroit’s long, painful decline. WorkWorkBYDDY vs. RIVN: Which Electric Vehicle Stock Is Better?As an up-and-comer, Rivian Automotive is a far riskier stock. However, after the current drop in its share price, the risk appears to be minimized. The use of Tesla’s business model of starting with higher-priced models and gradually offering cheaper ones, combined with strong demand for its vehicles, will likely outweigh the temporary component shortage. Investors may just have to bear a few more disappointments along the way, but these setbacks should make the stock even more attractive. WorkWorkDaring Trump, Harris's Campaign Says It Will Release Her Medical InformationMr. Trump told CBS News in August that he would “very gladly” release his medical records to the public, but did not respond to a request from The New York Times for that information. The Times also requested Ms. Harris’s health records last month, as well as an interview with her physician. The campaign did not respond. WorkWorkWorkWorkTester's Fight for Political Survival Is Democrats' Last Stand on the Great PlainsWhile Democrats have been able to offset the loss of those once competitive seats by tightening their grip on Senate seats in Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Arizona — where they are fighting to hold a seat this year — the prospect of being locked out on the Great Plains presents a significant long-term obstacle for Democrats in securing and preserving congressional majorities. WorkAn Oval Office -- Right Across From the White HouseThe museum has opened at a tumultuous moment, when the current president is dealing with several crises and a deeply divided nation is poised to choose its next leader. There are few, if any, references to current events, but Mr. McLaurin said the goal of the association was to provide visitors insight into the difficult choices that presidents face. TradeBriefs Publications are read by over 100,000 Industry Executives About Us | Advertise | Privacy PolicyUnsubscribe (one-click) You are receiving this mail because of your subscription with TradeBriefs.
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