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Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt says AI will 'shape' identity and that 'normal people' are not ready for it

Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt says "normal people" are unprepared for AI.Shahar Azran/Getty ImagesEx-Google CEO Eric Schmidt said AI could shape a child's identity and culture.Schmidt said a child's b...

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'Wicked' sing-alongs fuel renewed debate on movie etiquette: '9/10 movie but 1/10 audience'

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as Elphaba and Glinda in Universal's "Wicked."Giles Keyte/Universal PicturesAudiences have flocked to see "Wicked" since its release in theaters this week.But some m...

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When I returned to work after my mother's death, I worried my grief would affect my performance. My coworkers rescued me.

The author, not pictured, was grieving her mother at work.Charday Penn/Getty ImagesI returned to my sales job after my mother died, and I was still grieving. I was worried my performance would suff...

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Trump might be able to get Ukraine and Russia to stop fighting. A real peace is harder.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump shake hands during a meeting in September 2024 in New York City.Alex Kent/Getty ImagesPresident-elect Trump said he can bring peace to Ukrain...

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says the company needs a 'culture change' after security failures

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella discussed the company's security challenges in a recent interview.MicrosoftMicrosoft CEO Satya Nadella called for a culture change amid the company's security challenges...

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Trump's pick for Treasury secretary shows there's a limit to Elon Musk's influence

President-elect Donald Trump nominated hedge fund manager Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary despite Elon Musk's public support for Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick.Brandon Bell/Pool via APEl...

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A Florida man pretending to be Elon Musk scammed an elderly woman out of over $250,000

A Florida man pretended to be Elon Musk on Facebook to scam a woman out of at least $250,000, police say.Allison Robbert-Pool/Getty ImagesA Florida man scammed a woman out of $250,000 by posing as ...

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A judge compared OpenAI to a video game company in its court battle with The New York Times

The New York Times has sued OpenAI for copyright infringement. A judge in the case compared OpenAI to a video game company.Westend61/Getty Images/Westend61The Times is one of several media organiza...

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Where to watch the NWSL Final: Live stream Orlando Pride vs. Washington Spirit

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreTrinity Rodman of Washington Spirit during a semifinal match in the 2024 NWSL Playoffs.Tim Nwachukwu/Get...

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I want to retire a millionaire, so I showed my portfolio to a financial planner and he said 4 mistakes are holding me back

The offers and details on this page may have updated or changed since the time of publication. See our article on Business Insider for current information.Paid non-client promotion: Affiliate links...

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7-Eleven is at the center of a multibillion-dollar bidding war

7-Eleven stores are at the center of a multibillion-dollar bidding war.Getty ImagesSeven & i Holdings, owner of 7-Eleven stores, is at the center of a three-way bidding war.The company's manage...

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Elon Musk has a 'serious conflict of interest' due to xAI and his relationship with Trump, LinkedIn cofounder says

LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman says Elon Musk shouldn't use his relationship with Donald Trump to steer US policies that could boost the Tesla CEO's AI startup, xAI.Frederic J. Brown/AFP and Andre...

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Christian Louboutin wants to keep his favorite holiday spot special — but it's on Harry and Meghan's radar too

Melides, Christian Louboutin's secret escape in Portugal, loses its mystery as tourists flock in.INAQUIM/Getty Images/iStockphotoChristian Louboutin is working to protect his secret hideaway in Por...

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TSMC's Phoenix chip factories likely won't erase the US's reliance on Taiwan

Some US businesses could rely on TSMC chips made in Taiwan for the foreseeable future.SAM YEH/AFP via Getty ImagesTSMC's Phoenix chip factories likely won't eliminate US dependence on tech from Tai...

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Trump's vow to use US troops for mass deportations could face intense resistance — starting from within the military

President-elect Donald Trump wants the US military to assist in mass deportations of migrants, but his approach is likely to face legal challenges and resistance from state governors.Alex Brandon/A...

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Trump wants to crack down on imports. Americans are preparing for the worst.

anucha sirivisansuwan/Getty, Drew Angerer/Getty, Tyler Le/BIIn the days after the election, I caught myself doing some strange Googling. Mostly it was low-grade curiosity about the economic implic...

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Why the US under Trump might start amassing bitcoin

Lauren DeCicca/Getty Images; Jenny Chang-Rodriguez/BICrypto bulls are eager to see Trump establish a "bitcoin strategic reserve."Supporters say the US could manage its debt if it buys and holds bit...

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Taylor Swift or bust: As costs weigh on concertgoers, mid-sized shows just aren't worth it

Getty Images; Chelsea Jia Feng/BIThe post-pandemic concert frenzy has slowed, and mid-sized acts are feeling it.Fans are still willing to shell out for once-in-a-lifetime experiences, but mid-tier ...

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One of Apple's most useful features is Find My iPhone. An intern came up with the idea.

One of Apple's most popular features was started by an intern.ShutterstockApple's Find My feature started from an intern's idea to track lost devices.It began with the Find My iPhone app, announced...

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The French are selling their châteaus for cheap. Americans are discovering why.

A California couple bought Chateau Avensac for $1.2 million — then discovered it needed another $1 million in updates.Astrid Landon/BIThree years ago, when Mark Goff and Phillip Engel had their fir...

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I bought a $3.25 million home as a single woman. Homeownership is an investment in my future.

In 2022, NYC real estate agent Jessica Chestler purchased this $3.25 million condo in Williamsburg.Courtesy of Jessica ChestlerJessica Chestler, 33, wanted to buy a home and was financially able to...

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