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Meta's newest AI model beats some peers. But its amped-up AI agents are confusing Facebook users

Meta's newest AI model beats some peers. But its amped-up AI agents are confusing Facebook users

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Facebook parent Meta Platforms unveiled a new set of artificial intelligence systems Thursday that are powering what CEO Mark Zuckerberg calls “the most intelligent AI assistant that you can freely use.
Virtual-only meetings erode shareholder democracy, institutional investor group warns

Virtual-only meetings erode shareholder democracy, institutional investor group warns

A group of institutional investors is voicing concerns about the rise of virtual-only shareholder meetings that they say risk eroding shareholder democracy. In an open letter released Thursday, the coalition of 38 investors led by the B.C.
Critic's Notebook: 'Civil War' and the elusiveness of the of-the-moment movie

Critic's Notebook: 'Civil War' and the elusiveness of the of-the-moment movie

NEW YORK (AP) — The movies are good at resurrecting the past and imagining the future, but pinning down the present can be tricky. Movies take a long time to make.
S&P/TSX composite posts small gain, U.S. markets mixed amid ongoing rate-cut worries

S&P/TSX composite posts small gain, U.S. markets mixed amid ongoing rate-cut worries

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained just over 50 points on Thursday, helped by strength in utilities and base metals, while U.S. markets were mixed. The prospect of interest rates in the U.S.
Randy Bachman digs into his past with plans to auction off 200 of his guitars

Randy Bachman digs into his past with plans to auction off 200 of his guitars

TORONTO — Randy Bachman is bidding farewell to some of the instruments that shaped his legendary rock career, including the guitar used to compose the Guess Who classic "American Woman.
Hydro-Québec, Kahnawake Mohawks to jointly own transmission line to New York City

Hydro-Québec, Kahnawake Mohawks to jointly own transmission line to New York City

QUEBEC — Hydro-Québec and the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake signed an agreement today to jointly own a transmission line that will export electricity to New York City.
Sluggish start for spring homebuying season as home sales fall in March with mortgage rates rising

Sluggish start for spring homebuying season as home sales fall in March with mortgage rates rising

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The spring homebuying season is off to a sluggish start as home shoppers contend with elevated mortgage rates and rising prices. Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell 4.

Rap artist GloRilla has been charged with drunken driving in Georgia

SUWANEE, Ga. (AP) — The rap artist known as GloRilla has been charged with drunken driving in Georgia, jail records show.
Google fires 28 workers in aftermath of protests over big tech deal with Israeli government

Google fires 28 workers in aftermath of protests over big tech deal with Israeli government

Google has fired 28 employees in the aftermath of protests over technology that the internet company is supplying the Israeli government amid the Gaza war , further escalating tensions surrounding a hot-button deal.
Musicians pay tribute to Allman Brothers guitarist Dickey Betts after death at 80

Musicians pay tribute to Allman Brothers guitarist Dickey Betts after death at 80

Famous fans react to the death of Allman Brothers singer, songwriter and guitarist Dickey Betts, who died at 80 .