Companies Need to Prove They Can Be Trusted with Technology

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Companies Need to Prove They Can Be Trusted with Technology     Trust in technology — and the companies that use it — has taken a hit over the past few years. Transgressions against individuals’ privacy, calcification of corporate or individual biases into life-altering algorithms, constant threats that new tech erodes their ability to make a living, and beta testing unsecured or faulty connected devices or vehicles on an unsuspecting populace have encouraged healthy skepticism. To rebuild digital trust, companies need to pursue three broad goals: security and reliability, accountability and oversight, and inclusive, responsible, ethical use. Practically, this requires three steps: 1) define a vision for digital trust, 2) plan to act in more trustworthy ways, and 3) recruit people who will help earn trust. Continued here

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How to spot an AI cheater     "Labyrinthian mazes". I don't know what exactly struck me about these two words, but they caused me to pause for a moment. As I read on, however, my alarm bells started to ring. I was judging a science-writing competition for 14-16 year-olds, but in this particular essay, there was a sophistication in the language that seemed unlikely from a teenager.I ran the essay through AI detection software. Within seconds, Copyleaks displayed the result on my screen and it was deeply disappointing: 95.9% of the text was likely AI-generated. I needed to be sure, so I ran it through another tool: Sapling, which identified 96.1% non-human text. ZeroGPT confirmed the first two, but was slightly lower in its scoring: 89% AI. So then I ran it through yet another software called Winston AI. It left no doubt: 1% human. Four separate AI detection softwares all had one clear message: this is an AI cheater. Continued here

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Making Career Choices: Our Favorite Reads     In 2019, did anyone predict that a pandemic would make WFH the new normal? Or that people would consider quitting their jobs upon being asked to return? In 2022, who guessed that “nurse practitioner” would be a top job of the year? Or that “customer success specialist” roles would be in high demand? Continued here

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5 Common Emotions You Should Know the Word for but Probably Don't     The bigger your vocabulary for tough feelings, the better you'll cope with them. Continued here

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There's a heatwave in the sea and scientists are worried     The month of June and the first few days of July were hotter than any in recorded history, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Residents in the south of the US and southern Europe have been enduring sweltering temperatures, bringing excessive heat warnings, wildfires and plummeting air quality. However, records are not just being broken on land – but in the water.Global ocean sea surface temperatures were higher than any previous June on record, according to a report by the Copernicus Climate Change Service, with satellite readings in the North Atlantic in particular "off the charts". Last month also set a record at the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for the biggest difference between expected and actual sea surface temperatures. Continued here

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Want to Be Successful? Take Ray Dalio's Advice: Be Dumb -- Not Smart     It's what drives him to learn and be better every single day. Continued here

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Kevin O'Leary's Definition of Success Is Only 6 Words. It's One of the Best I've Ever Heard     What is success? The 'Shark Tank' star says it's not about money. It's about time. Continued here

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A New Service From the Fed Will Enable Instant Bank Transfers     The FedNow program will allow bank-to-bank transactions to clear almost in real time -- but expect a slow rollout. Continued here

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3 Translation Tips for     Make your move to new markets as smooth as possible by avoiding potential mistakes and understanding cultural differences. Continued here

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What Happens After the U.S. Economy's Soft Landing?     A year ago, a recession was seen as a foregone conclusion — and yet the Fed appears to have successfully lowered inflation without triggering a recession. Many of the negative forecasts followed a pattern of underestimating the U.S. economy’s resilience, typically because they were based on historical models and precedent, not situational and idiosyncratic context. While the soft landing may be progressing with promise, it won’t be an end state — a new disequilibrium will emerge. Leaders can’t wait for macroeconomic certainty or stability. Instead, they must recognize that the macroeconomy will remain untamed by models — and that what matters is judgment. Continued here

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Yes, You Can Require Your Employees to Post on Social Media     Your employees probably don't want to, but you can certainly require it. Continued here

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Oppenheimer Almost Discovered Black Holes Before He Became 'Destroyer of Worlds'     Before leading the Manhattan Project, J. Robert Oppenheimer co-authored a paper explaining that the most massive stars must eventually become what we would now call a black holeJ. Robert Oppenheimer, now the protagonist of a much-anticipated film hitting theaters on July 21, is today most known for his scientific leadership of the U.S. Manhattan Project, the World War II–era crash program to build the first-ever atomic bombs. But just a few years earlier, Oppenheimer had found himself pondering very different “weapons” of mass destruction: black holes—although it would be decades before that name arose. Continued here

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If a Goal Seems Too Daunting, Science Says Doing 1 Simple Thing Will Instantly Boost     Turns out, our perception of how difficult a task is often depends on whether you do it alone, or even whether you're thinking about someone you like and trust. Continued here

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C-section Rates Are Way Too High. We Need to Hold Doctors and Hospitals Accountable     Around half a million excess cesarean births occur every year in the U.S., putting mothers’ lives at riskShe sits before me in tears, a positive pregnancy test on the counter in front of us. It’s not that my patient doesn’t want a fourth child. But she is haunted by memories of her third cesarean section (C-section). Hours after her baby was delivered, she hemorrhaged and fell unconscious. Waking in the ICU, she learned she had been transfused several units of blood. Severe anemia and debilitating postoperative pain complicated her postpartum recovery. Continued here

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Kevin O'Leary: I invested in FTX. Here's the big problem with crypto.     Is the collapse of a $25-billion cryptocurrency startup a death knell for the industry? Not according to Kevin O’Leary, a Canadian investor, businessman, and author. He sees the failure of FTX as a speed bump rather than a roadblock, underscoring the distinction between speculative assets like Bitcoin and more stable entities like stablecoins. Despite the turmoil, O’Leary maintains that the potential of cryptocurrencies remains vast. He foresees their integration into the global economy but contends that this only can happen successfully with appropriate regulation to curtail the sector’s “Wild West” tendencies. Continued here

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Research: A Little Nature in the Office Boosts Morale and Productivity     Research on “micro-nature” — the incorporation of small, affordable natural elements into workplaces — demonstrates its positive impact on employee performance and well-being. Studies show exposure to nature at work boosted productivity, helpfulness, and creativity, with no evidence of negative effects. Recommendations include both real and artificial nature, extending beyond the office environment, utilizing underused spaces, and encouraging nature exposure outside work hours. The integration of nature in workplaces enhances overall business performance. Continued here

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Here's What Physics Tells Us about Barbie's World     Using concepts from theoretical physics and explorations of the multiverse, here’s what we can understand about Barbie and the world she lives inThis is a big week for Hollywood: amid a massive writers’ and actors’ strike, two potential blockbusters are opening on the same day: Christopher’s Nolan’s Oppenheimer and Greta Gerwig’s Barbie. Continued here

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Steve Jobs Said 1 Choice We All     This one approach to life never let the icon down. Continued here

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The Small Business Contracting Dilemma: More Contracting Dollars With     While the amount of federal contracting dollars to small businesses increased in 2022, the amount of entrepreneurs doing business with the government continues to decline. Continued here

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How Everette Taylor Approaches Authentic Leadership     At Black Tech Week, the serial entrepreneur shared advice about how to lead others while staying true to yourself. Continued here

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Earthshine Lights up the 'Dark Side' of the Moon     This week—and any time there’s a new crescent moon—the lunar night is a little less dark, thanks to the bright reflected light of Earth“There is no dark side of the moon, really. Matter of fact, it’s all dark.” —Pink Floyd Continued here

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1,800-Year-Old Spices Are Earliest Evidence of Curry Making in Southeast Asia     Archaeologists found evidence of spices such as turmeric and cloves from ancient Vietnam, suggesting South Asians shared their culinary traditions via an ancient maritime trade routeDishes that are rich in flavor and aroma from combinations of spices such as earthy turmeric, warm cloves and sharp ginger—commonly known as curries in the West—have starred in cuisines throughout South and Southeast Asia, from India to Indonesia, for centuries. Not all the spices used in each place are native to that spot, though, which points to a robust ancient spice trade. But how ancient those culinary traditions are, where they originated, and how far the spices traveled are questions archaeologists have long been trying to answer. Continued here

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The tree-growing movement restoring Africa's vital landscapes     2023 Audacious Project grantee Wanjira Mathai is at the forefront of re-greening the planet. Through the forest restoration initiative Restore Local, she's working to help both Africa's people and its landscapes flourish. Learn more about how her team invests in local restoration projects across the continent -- including a tree-growing movement that aims to revitalize 100 million hectares of African land by 2030. (This ambitious idea is a part of the Audacious Project, TED's initiative to inspire and fund global change.) Continued here

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Japan's digital ID program is a complicated mess     An aspirational digital identity project is dragging down the likability of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. In a Kyodo News poll from July 16, the approval rating for the Kishida government slid to around 34%, with the dissatisfaction linked to a key issue: errors with Japan’s My Number identification system.In Japan, most administrative errands are done in person: banking, tax filing, paperwork for moving house, you name it. The My Number ID card, which allows digital verification, moves some of this burden online. But since its launch in 2015, no politician has been able to make it stick — just 15% of the population used it in 2019, partly due to data privacy concerns.  Continued here

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Here's What 'Oppenheimer' Gets Right--and Wrong--about Nuclear History     Here's what a historian who has studied J. Robert Oppenheimer for two decades has to say about the new Christopher Nolan film on the father of the hydrogen bomb.Lee Billings: This is Cosmos, Quickly, and I'm Lee Billings. In this episode, we're talking with a nuclear historian about the new Christopher Nolan blockbuster, Oppenheimer, a film about one of the most complex and tragic figures of the early atomic age. Continued here

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Sony's New Xperia 1 V Phone Is Cinematic--and Still Too Expensive     If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism. Learn more. Please also consider subscribing to WIREDSony smartphones have such a niche focus on photo and video features that they lose a lot of mainstream appeal. They cost a good deal more than even the top-end iPhone, too. The new Xperia 1 V doesn't change any of this—it's $1,399, which is $200 less than its absurdly expensive predecessor, but still pricey. (In the UK and Europe, there's no price drop and you'll pay £1,299 and €1,399, respectively.) Continued here

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The Best Trackers to Help You Find Your Keys, Dog, or Kid     If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism. Learn more. Please also consider subscribing to WIRED“Systems!” My friends and Marie Kondo’s internet shout. “All you need is a system. As long as you always put your things down in the same place, you’ll never lose anything again,” they say, as I stagger in the door carrying children’s backpacks, a bag of dirty laundry, my waist pack, and a sack of dog food. Continued here

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'Now I Am Become Death, the Destroyer of Worlds.' The Story of Oppenheimer's Infamous Quote     As he witnessed the first detonation of a nuclear weapon on July 16, 1945, a piece of Hindu scripture ran through the mind of J. Robert Oppenheimer: "Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds." It is, perhaps, the most well-known line from the Bhagavad Gita, but also the most misunderstood.Oppenheimer, the subject of a new film from director Christopher Nolan, died at the age of 62 in Princeton, New Jersey, on February 18, 1967. As wartime head of the Los Alamos Laboratory, the birthplace of the Manhattan Project, he is rightly seen as the "father" of the atomic bomb. "We knew the world would not be the same," he later recalled. "A few people laughed, a few people cried, most people were silent." Continued here

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What Life in Barbie's Dazzlingly Pink World Would Do to Her Brain - And Yours     The summer blockbuster movie Barbie premieres in theaters today, and director Greta Gerwig has created a visual sensation. The film’s signature vibrant aesthetic—fans refer to it as “Barbiecore”—has become a pop culture phenomenon, drenching the world in its dazzling, candy-bright color: hot pink. People are flocking to the iconic Mattel doll’s paraphernalia, including a real-life Barbie Dreamhouse replica in Malibu, Calif., that popped up on Airbnb.But the perfect pink abode in the film poses real scientific questions about how our eyes and brain perceive color. Imagine if Barbie was a real person growing up in that house. What would it be like to actually live in a monochromatic pink world? Would it be as pleasing on the eyes as the movie and the franchise’s branding suggest? Continued here

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Nearby Supernova Gives Unique View of a Dying Star's Last Days     Astronomers are piecing together the final moments of supernova 2023ixf and learning more about it than any other in recent historyEvery 10 seconds, somewhere in the universe, a star explodes. The light from a small fraction of these supernovae—roughly a few hundred per year—reaches us here on Earth to be pored over by astronomers. Studying supernovae is vital to gaining a deeper understanding of the cosmos because they spew forth radiation, dust and gas that help sculpt galaxies, form new stars and planets and enrich the universe with heavy elements. But most are so distant that we can do little more than guess at their exact stellar origins using a handful of hard-won photons to assemble an incomplete play-by-play of their epochal emergence. Earlier this year, however, astronomers spotted a supernova erupting just 21 million light-years away—a stone’s throw in the 94-billion-light-year width of the observable universe—making it the closest one to Earth seen in a decade. Thanks to the star’s proximity, astronomers are now piecing together its final days in lavish detail and yielding fresh insights into how these astrophysical cataclysms unfold and shape the cosmos at large. Continued here