Why you should worry about Anthropic, OpenAI's proposed AI risk evaluators
Anthropic and OpenAI are proposing embedded AI evaluators to help manage risk of models causing catastrophic harm to society, but the idea has some issues.
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Costco expands Uber Eats delivery partnership to 47 states
Uber and Costco announced an expansion of a partnership where Costco members can order delivery from the store on Uber Eats to 47 states, up from 17.
Reddit co-founder says tech industry has been 'tone deaf' in explaining AI: 'Misinformation flying around'
Alexis Ohanian said AI risks are more mundane than the "Terminator and Skynet" scenarios some fear.
J.B. Hunt stock plunges 10% after company warns third-quarter earnings will fall
Shares of J.B. Hunt plunged more than 10% Wednesday after the company warned of an earnings drop between 5% and 10%.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is getting a makeover as it prepares for its 'next 3,000' locations
Tropical Smoothie Cafe unveiled new branding as it grows rapidly under the ownership of private equity firm Blackstone.
Your AI interviewer will see you now: How job seekers should navigate the 'jarring' new hiring technology
Employers are hoping that AI interviewers will streamline the hiring process. Some experts — and job seekers — aren't so sure.
OpenAI investors have approached the company about a new funding round
OpenAI is gearing up for what is widely expected to be a blockbuster IPO next year, after it confidentially filed its prospectus in June.
World's top-performing sovereign wealth fund warns of looming pullback in U.S. stock market
New Zealand's $54 billion pension fund returned 14.2% in the year to June.
Bizarre volatility bet in the options pits is a head scratcher ahead of Fed rate decision
The biggest trade in options on the Cboe VIX Index Tuesday was an unusual $6 million purchase of deep, deep in-the-money-puts.
Consumers hit by one-two punch of oil and rates from Iran war. The estimated bill is $1,700 per household
Rising oil prices and Treasury yields are lifting energy and borrowing costs for U.S. households, pushing consumers to draw more heavily on savings.
Mortgage demand from homebuyers drops 19% from a year ago, as interest rates surge abruptly higher
Mortgage rates have surged to the highest level since the start of 2025, causing a major pullback in mortgage demand.
Living abroad doesn't end your U.S. tax obligations. What young expats need to know
Americans living overseas may still face U.S. tax-filing and foreign-account reporting rules — even when they ultimately owe no U.S. income tax.
Flyers are happier with U.S. airports, despite near record travel levels, J.D. Power report shows
Travelers gave higher ratings in part because of the newer gates and terminals many airports have opened in recent years, according to the study.
Intel, SK Hynix shares jump on report they're discussing U.S. memory chip manufacturing
The deal could be a big win for Intel which has been looking to gain marquee customers for its manufacturing, or foundry, business.
Yield on 10-year Treasury hovers above 5% as investors await Fed decision
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to hike interest rates on Wednesday.
Canada could become 'first associate member' of EU, bloc's chief says
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc wants to open the door for Canada to become its first associate member, signaling a major deepening of ties.
Crypto exchange Binance takes on tradfi by courting rich investors to join its expanded wealth-management platform
Binance is opening its Capital Connect platform to qualified individual investors for the first time.
Ukraine's message to Asian nations: your chips are turning up in Russian missiles
Ukraine's sanctions envoy said Russia could be forced to retreat from the war within six months if its oil revenues are halved.
Saudi says Houthis targeted Mecca with a drone, Iran-backed group rejects claim
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation condemned the strike as a "heinous" attack. Mecca is Islam's holiest site and the focal point of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
UK inflation jumps to 3.1% as energy costs soar
The reading comes just hours before the Bank of England updates its monetary policy.