Topline Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt on Sunday urged lawmakers to ramp up funding for research and development in the artificial intelligence space in order to prevent China from becoming the biggest player in the global AI market–a development Schmidt warned would spark national security and privacy concerns that could ultimately constitute a national emergency. Eric Schmidt speaks during a National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence (NSCAI) … [+]… Source link
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Yahoo Finance Bootcamp Challenge #6: Get smart about property
Here’s how you can make your first steps towards buying your first property. (Source: Getty) The Australian real estate market is worth a whopping $6.5 trillion. It makes sense then that economists label property investment as the best and also one of the simplest ways to make money. Have you ever thought of investing in Australian real estate, but aren’t sure where to start? It might seem daunting but there are some simple steps you can take right now which will get you on your way – and… Source link
Read More »Google HR reportedly advised mental health leave in response to complaints of racist or sexist behavior
Several current and former Google employees say the company’s human resources department would often suggest mental health counseling or leave in response to complaints about racist or sexist behavior in the workplace, NBC News reported. The workers described encounters with coworkers that included racist comments about skin color and hairstyles, as well as sexual harassment. When they contacted Google’s human resources department, each was encouraged to take mental health leave,… Source link
Read More »White Sox closer Liam Hendriks adds big personality to South Side clubhouse
Liam Hendriks adds big personality to Sox clubhouse originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago It probably didn’t take long for White Sox fans to notice Liam Hendriks’ on-field behavior when he faced off against his future mates in the playoffs last year. Screaming, yelling, fist-pumping, swearing. It’s all part of Hendriks’ act on the mound, the pitching equivalent of Tim Anderson’s bat flips. What wasn’t as apparent, perhaps not even known to his new teammates until he showed up to spring… Source link
Read More »“Whether I got picked last or first, I’m here”
Utah Jazz fans were mad. Charles Barkley half-jokingly called it “slander.” Jazz All-Stars Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell were the last two players on the board when LeBron James and Kevin Durant were picking the All-Star teams — the two players from the team with the best record in the NBA were being overlooked. “There’s no slander to the Utah Jazz,” LeBron said, but then he rubbed salt in the wound. “You’ve got to understand, just like in video games growing up, we never… Source link
Read More »2021 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit: One-stop shop
Whether you’re a first-time player or returning for another season of fantasy baseball fun and competition, the Yahoo Fantasy crew is here to help get everyone ready to draft. [Batter up: Join or sign up for a fantasy baseball league now] Before you get on the clock and make your picks, we’ve rounded up all our advice in one place to make it easier to prep for your draft and come out on top. When you feel like you’re ready to put your knowledge to use, we have a couple of great options… Source link
Read More »José Ramírez, Franmil Reyes break COVID protocol
Cleveland Indians offensive standouts José Ramírez and Franmil Reyes are away from the team after breaking COVID-19 protocol, manager Terry Francona said Sunday from spring training in Goodyear, Arizona. It is the second violation for Reyes, who also missed time in July. Terry Francona confirms that Franmil Reyes and José Ramírez are away from the team for breaking COVID-19 protocols. On Friday, Reyes got a haircut and the two went to dinner and ate inside a restaurant. Tito hopes to know… Source link
Read More »If Seahawks trade Russell Wilson, what’s their plan at quarterback?
As a sense of unease and dysfunction hovers over the relationship between Russell Wilson and the Seahawks, a persistent question emerges regarding the aftermath of a potential trade. If Wilson goes, who replaces him at quarterback? The Seahawks don’t keep a highly-competent backup on the roster, surely due in part to the fact that Wilson never misses games. There’s also a vague notion that coach Pete Carroll’s “always compete” mantra doesn’t apply to the QB1 position. (It will be… Source link
Read More »Andrew Whitworth plans to return but has ‘no idea’ about Rams’ salary-cap situation
The NFL has yet to confirm the exact amount for the 2021 salary cap, but every team will have to be under the limit by March 17 regardless. For teams like the Rams, that could prove difficult considering they’re currently about $35 million over the cap. Cap casualties and restructures will be necessary in the next week or so, but the expectation is that Andrew Whitworth won’t be one of the players cut to save money. Whitworth has said all offseason that he plans to be back, and that… Source link
Read More »Lakers star Anthony Davis talks ventures, looking to All-Star LeBron as ‘reliable resource’
Despite an injury in the middle of the season for Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis, the NBA star is continuing to build his brand, both on and off the court. Davis has with major partnerships with companies like Michelob Ultra (BUD), Ruffles (PEP), and is getting advice from some of the best in the arena. The latter presented him with the unique opportunity to be able to “own your own ridges…to have your own chip…that was pretty cool,” he told Yahoo Finance in a recent… Source link
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