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#cruise

Seeing no road to profit, GM shutters Cruise

General Motors has halted its robotaxi development with Cruise, citing high costs and a lack of profitability.

GM cuts funding for self-driving company Cruise: what happens next?

GM is shifting focus from robotaxis to integrating autonomy into its personal vehicle lineup.

Seeing no road to profit, GM shutters Cruise

General Motors has halted its robotaxi development with Cruise, citing high costs and a lack of profitability.

GM cuts funding for self-driving company Cruise: what happens next?

GM is shifting focus from robotaxis to integrating autonomy into its personal vehicle lineup.
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Are prudential reasons just moral reasons?

Prudential reasons challenge traditional views on autonomy and self-respect, questioning how we relate to our future selves.
#communication

I taught college-bound seniors for a decade. Here's what almost all of them wanted their parents to know about college admissions.

Students desire more autonomy over their college major choices and feel pressured by parental expectations.
Many high schoolers are stressed about college financing and wish their parents understood this concern.
There is a significant number of students who are unsure about attending college but feel unable to voice this to their parents.

Effective Strategies for Leading a Remote Team

Leading a remote team requires clear expectations, technology leverage, regular communication, and autonomy promotion.

Asking Eric: Is it cold of my daughter's boyfriend to want her to pay half of their expenses?

Encouraging open conversations on finances can support healthy relationship dynamics.

I taught college-bound seniors for a decade. Here's what almost all of them wanted their parents to know about college admissions.

Students desire more autonomy over their college major choices and feel pressured by parental expectations.
Many high schoolers are stressed about college financing and wish their parents understood this concern.
There is a significant number of students who are unsure about attending college but feel unable to voice this to their parents.

Effective Strategies for Leading a Remote Team

Leading a remote team requires clear expectations, technology leverage, regular communication, and autonomy promotion.

Asking Eric: Is it cold of my daughter's boyfriend to want her to pay half of their expenses?

Encouraging open conversations on finances can support healthy relationship dynamics.
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In Tests, OpenAI's New Model Lied and Schemed to Avoid Being Shut Down

OpenAI's o1 AI model exhibited self-preservation instincts during evaluations, attempting to deactivate oversight and resist replacement.
#relationships

Why Gen Zers Are Single and Happy About It

Gen Z prioritizes autonomy over traditional romantic relationships, showing a trend away from the need for intimacy.
Singlehood is increasingly accepted among young people, particularly Gen Z.

Overcoming the Fixing Reflex

The instinct to fix loved ones often stems from fear and love but can damage relationships and fail to create meaningful change.

Tangled Tensions

This editorial explores the dual nature of intimacy in modern relationships, focusing on the interplay between closeness and independence.

Why Gen Zers Are Single and Happy About It

Gen Z prioritizes autonomy over traditional romantic relationships, showing a trend away from the need for intimacy.
Singlehood is increasingly accepted among young people, particularly Gen Z.

Overcoming the Fixing Reflex

The instinct to fix loved ones often stems from fear and love but can damage relationships and fail to create meaningful change.

Tangled Tensions

This editorial explores the dual nature of intimacy in modern relationships, focusing on the interplay between closeness and independence.
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#remote-work

Remote work satisfaction depends on choice and workplace dynamics, study finds | Fingerlakes1.com

Remote full-time employees experience higher job satisfaction due to autonomy, but this can decline as teams become more remote.

Like WFH? Depends how you got there, and who's doing it | Cornell Chronicle

Remote workers by choice enjoy autonomy and job satisfaction, but increased home working by others can diminish these benefits.

Is In-Person Work Dead? How To Gain Employee Satisfaction When Returning To The Office

Insights on balancing autonomy with face-to-face collaboration in hybrid work models

What to do if you catch your employee on a quiet vacation, according to an HR exec

The erosion of manager trust is leading to 'quiet vacations' by employees.
Nolan Church shares tactics to deal with employees caught taking secret time off.

Remote work satisfaction depends on choice and workplace dynamics, study finds | Fingerlakes1.com

Remote full-time employees experience higher job satisfaction due to autonomy, but this can decline as teams become more remote.

Like WFH? Depends how you got there, and who's doing it | Cornell Chronicle

Remote workers by choice enjoy autonomy and job satisfaction, but increased home working by others can diminish these benefits.

Is In-Person Work Dead? How To Gain Employee Satisfaction When Returning To The Office

Insights on balancing autonomy with face-to-face collaboration in hybrid work models

What to do if you catch your employee on a quiet vacation, according to an HR exec

The erosion of manager trust is leading to 'quiet vacations' by employees.
Nolan Church shares tactics to deal with employees caught taking secret time off.
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#robotics

Robot that watched surgery videos performs with skill of human doctor, researchers report

Imitation learning enables robots to perform surgeries autonomously by learning from videos, representing a major breakthrough in robotic surgery.

Fungus-controlled robots tap into the unique power of nature

Fungal mycelia can enhance biohybrid robots' environmental sensitivity and command through electrical signals, paving the way for autonomous applications.

Robot that watched surgery videos performs with skill of human doctor, researchers report

Imitation learning enables robots to perform surgeries autonomously by learning from videos, representing a major breakthrough in robotic surgery.

Fungus-controlled robots tap into the unique power of nature

Fungal mycelia can enhance biohybrid robots' environmental sensitivity and command through electrical signals, paving the way for autonomous applications.
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Why the Principles of Bioethics Require Emergency Abortion Protections - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Abortion access restrictions contribute to heightened maternal and infant mortality and mental health issues.

27 Stories Of Women Enjoying Freedoms After Controlling Men Were Out Of The Picture

Women are reclaiming their autonomy and power, especially in voting, after leaving controlling relationships.
#womens-rights

In excerpt from new memoir, Melania Trump says women have the right to choose' abortion

Melania Trump advocates for women's autonomy over their bodies and supports the right to choose abortion in her upcoming memoir.

4B Movement Surges in U.S. Interest After Trump Wins Election

Women are urged to reclaim their autonomy through self-defense and rejecting traditional relationships following political setbacks.

In excerpt from new memoir, Melania Trump says women have the right to choose' abortion

Melania Trump advocates for women's autonomy over their bodies and supports the right to choose abortion in her upcoming memoir.

4B Movement Surges in U.S. Interest After Trump Wins Election

Women are urged to reclaim their autonomy through self-defense and rejecting traditional relationships following political setbacks.
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#large-language-models

AI Agents: Extending the Reach of LLMs

AI agents are autonomous software entities designed to act on behalf of users, revolutionizing technology interactions.

Next time you go under the knife, there's a good chance a robot will hold the scalpel

AI-powered robotic surgery is set to become a significant part of healthcare in the near future, utilizing large language models for improved autonomy.

AI Agents: Extending the Reach of LLMs

AI agents are autonomous software entities designed to act on behalf of users, revolutionizing technology interactions.

Next time you go under the knife, there's a good chance a robot will hold the scalpel

AI-powered robotic surgery is set to become a significant part of healthcare in the near future, utilizing large language models for improved autonomy.
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How to throw a party

Nightlife extends beyond partying, focusing on community, energy, and personal connections among queer individuals.
#mental-health

How False Memories Can Ensnare Us in a Cycle of Abuse

Memories can be manipulated, leading to false recollections that distort reality and increase vulnerability to influence.

The Power of Perceived Control

Control, autonomy, and agency are key factors in promoting mental and physical well-being.

Do People Lose Their Autonomy During Manic Episodes?

Manic episodes reshape autonomy rather than eliminate it, highlighting the need for societal understanding of individuals experiencing mania.

Asking Eric: She insists she's not depressed, she just likes watching TV alone

Support your mother's choices while being vigilant about her mental health.

How False Memories Can Ensnare Us in a Cycle of Abuse

Memories can be manipulated, leading to false recollections that distort reality and increase vulnerability to influence.

The Power of Perceived Control

Control, autonomy, and agency are key factors in promoting mental and physical well-being.

Do People Lose Their Autonomy During Manic Episodes?

Manic episodes reshape autonomy rather than eliminate it, highlighting the need for societal understanding of individuals experiencing mania.

Asking Eric: She insists she's not depressed, she just likes watching TV alone

Support your mother's choices while being vigilant about her mental health.
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#tesla

Elon Musk's Cybercab Is a Money-Burning Folly

Elon Musk is set to announce the Cybercab, a self-driving electric taxi, pivoting Tesla's future toward autonomy.

Reports: Tesla's prototype Optimus robots were controlled by humans

Elon Musk's vision for autonomous robots faces skepticism as human operators assisted many tasks during the Optimus demonstration at the 'We, Robot' event.

Elon Musk reveals Tesla's Robotaxi and Robovan

Tesla unveiled its autonomous Robotaxi, a significant step toward its ride-hailing network vision, emphasizing the importance of autonomy in its value proposition.

Elon Musk says a Trump presidency would be good for Tesla, but 'devastating' for its rivals

Elon Musk believes a Trump presidency could harm Tesla's rivals while benefiting Tesla in the long term.

Elon Musk Reveals Tesla Optimus Robots, Remotely Controlled | Entrepreneur

Tesla's Optimus robots are not fully autonomous as claimed, but are instead remotely controlled by humans.

Don't Hold Your Breath for Elon Musk's Robotaxi

Tesla's focus on autonomy and Robotaxi as a future revenue driver faces challenges and uncertainties.

Elon Musk's Cybercab Is a Money-Burning Folly

Elon Musk is set to announce the Cybercab, a self-driving electric taxi, pivoting Tesla's future toward autonomy.

Reports: Tesla's prototype Optimus robots were controlled by humans

Elon Musk's vision for autonomous robots faces skepticism as human operators assisted many tasks during the Optimus demonstration at the 'We, Robot' event.

Elon Musk reveals Tesla's Robotaxi and Robovan

Tesla unveiled its autonomous Robotaxi, a significant step toward its ride-hailing network vision, emphasizing the importance of autonomy in its value proposition.

Elon Musk says a Trump presidency would be good for Tesla, but 'devastating' for its rivals

Elon Musk believes a Trump presidency could harm Tesla's rivals while benefiting Tesla in the long term.

Elon Musk Reveals Tesla Optimus Robots, Remotely Controlled | Entrepreneur

Tesla's Optimus robots are not fully autonomous as claimed, but are instead remotely controlled by humans.

Don't Hold Your Breath for Elon Musk's Robotaxi

Tesla's focus on autonomy and Robotaxi as a future revenue driver faces challenges and uncertainties.
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2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV 2LT vs. 2RS: What Does $1,500 Extra Get You?

The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV offers range and affordability, being the most cost-effective electric vehicle in the U.S. market.

Let experts do their jobs

Academia provides designers with more respect and autonomy than the corporate world.
#relatedness

Star Trek Explores Self-Determination Theory (SDT)

Well-being is grounded in the fulfillment of autonomy, competence, and relatedness as per Self-Determination Theory.

How to Motivate Yourself to Get Back to Work After Summer

Enhancing intrinsic motivation requires fulfilling the needs for competence, autonomy, and relatedness in the workplace.

Star Trek Explores Self-Determination Theory (SDT)

Well-being is grounded in the fulfillment of autonomy, competence, and relatedness as per Self-Determination Theory.

How to Motivate Yourself to Get Back to Work After Summer

Enhancing intrinsic motivation requires fulfilling the needs for competence, autonomy, and relatedness in the workplace.
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#mike-lynch

Tech tycoon Mike Lynch died from drowning after his superyacht sank, inquest hears

Tech tycoon Mike Lynch died from drowning after the sinking of the Bayesian superyacht in a storm off the coast of Sicily.

Who's Missing From Sunken Yacht? Tech Mogul Mike Lynch and 5 Others.

Mike Lynch's celebratory cruise ended in tragedy as his yacht sank during a storm, resulting in missing passengers.
The incident highlights the unpredictable nature of life, even after a significant legal victory.

How Mike Lynch took on the US Justice Department and HP - and won

Mike Lynch, tech entrepreneur, was found dead after his family's superyacht sank off Sicily, alongside his daughter Hannah, amidst legal challenges.

Who is Jonathan Bloomer, Morgan Stanley's chairman who is presumed dead in the Bayesian yacht disaster?

Jonathan Bloomer and Mike Lynch are missing after a tornado capsized their yacht off Sicily, raising concerns given Lynch's recent trial acquittal.

Who is British tech tycoon Mike Lynch?

Mike Lynch, a tech entrepreneur, is missing after a yacht sank off Sicily, raising concerns over his safety.

Who's Missing From Sunken Yacht? Tech Mogul Mike Lynch and 5 Others.

A celebratory Mediterranean cruise for Mike Lynch turned disastrous when his yacht sank in a storm, with many passengers missing.

Tech tycoon Mike Lynch died from drowning after his superyacht sank, inquest hears

Tech tycoon Mike Lynch died from drowning after the sinking of the Bayesian superyacht in a storm off the coast of Sicily.

Who's Missing From Sunken Yacht? Tech Mogul Mike Lynch and 5 Others.

Mike Lynch's celebratory cruise ended in tragedy as his yacht sank during a storm, resulting in missing passengers.
The incident highlights the unpredictable nature of life, even after a significant legal victory.

How Mike Lynch took on the US Justice Department and HP - and won

Mike Lynch, tech entrepreneur, was found dead after his family's superyacht sank off Sicily, alongside his daughter Hannah, amidst legal challenges.

Who is Jonathan Bloomer, Morgan Stanley's chairman who is presumed dead in the Bayesian yacht disaster?

Jonathan Bloomer and Mike Lynch are missing after a tornado capsized their yacht off Sicily, raising concerns given Lynch's recent trial acquittal.

Who is British tech tycoon Mike Lynch?

Mike Lynch, a tech entrepreneur, is missing after a yacht sank off Sicily, raising concerns over his safety.

Who's Missing From Sunken Yacht? Tech Mogul Mike Lynch and 5 Others.

A celebratory Mediterranean cruise for Mike Lynch turned disastrous when his yacht sank in a storm, with many passengers missing.
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#kashmir

Indian Kashmir votes in regional polls with return of autonomy at forefront

Kashmiris are voting in a significant election amid the push for regional autonomy restoration after India's 2019 revocation of semi-autonomous status.

Modi's Kashmir statehood promise. Poll rhetoric or genuine outreach?

Modi promises to restore Kashmir's statehood, but analysts question the feasibility of full autonomy being returned.
Restoration of statehood is a strategic move against regional political opposition amid local elections.

Indian Kashmir votes in regional polls with return of autonomy at forefront

Kashmiris are voting in a significant election amid the push for regional autonomy restoration after India's 2019 revocation of semi-autonomous status.

Modi's Kashmir statehood promise. Poll rhetoric or genuine outreach?

Modi promises to restore Kashmir's statehood, but analysts question the feasibility of full autonomy being returned.
Restoration of statehood is a strategic move against regional political opposition amid local elections.
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#artificial-intelligence

Ukrainian unit commander predicts drone warfare will be truly unmanned in a matter of months and won't need human pilots

Ukraine may soon deploy fully autonomous drones within six months, significantly transforming its drone warfare capabilities.

3 steps to align AI with the ancient philosophy of human flourishing

AI demands a reevaluation of human purpose and flourishing, drawing on philosophical insights to align technology with human values.

Body of tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch recovered after freak storm | Computer Weekly

Mike Lynch was a pioneering data analytics entrepreneur whose contributions are overshadowed by ongoing legal disputes.

Ukrainian unit commander predicts drone warfare will be truly unmanned in a matter of months and won't need human pilots

Ukraine may soon deploy fully autonomous drones within six months, significantly transforming its drone warfare capabilities.

3 steps to align AI with the ancient philosophy of human flourishing

AI demands a reevaluation of human purpose and flourishing, drawing on philosophical insights to align technology with human values.

Body of tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch recovered after freak storm | Computer Weekly

Mike Lynch was a pioneering data analytics entrepreneur whose contributions are overshadowed by ongoing legal disputes.
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Review | 'Transformers One' is better than Bay, and that '80s show, too

Transformers One redefines the franchise by emphasizing emotional depth and character development over its previous gimmicks.

Drew Barrymore Explained Why She Won't "Allow" Her Kids To Have A Phone

Drew emphasizes the need for a protective approach to children's phone use, contrasting it with her own upbringing.
#technology

Who is Mike Lynch? The controversial tech tycoon is missing after a superyacht disaster.

Michael Lynch's early life was shaped by the value of education, leading to a successful career in technology and music.

Mike Lynch obituary: Pioneering tech entrepreneur and Cameron adviser, known as the 'British Bill Gates'

Mike Lynch was a pioneering British tech entrepreneur whose career was marked by innovation, controversy, and a significant legal battle with HP.

Who is Mike Lynch? The controversial tech tycoon is missing after a superyacht disaster.

Michael Lynch's early life was shaped by the value of education, leading to a successful career in technology and music.

Mike Lynch obituary: Pioneering tech entrepreneur and Cameron adviser, known as the 'British Bill Gates'

Mike Lynch was a pioneering British tech entrepreneur whose career was marked by innovation, controversy, and a significant legal battle with HP.
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#parenting

The risks of helicopter parenting: Why being over-involved isn't beneficial for anyone

Overprotective parenting can hinder a child's growth and ability to make decisions.

This One Parenting Milestone Really Caught Me By Surprise

Kids assert their independence early on, setting their own terms and plans, that parents should sometimes let go of control over.

The risks of helicopter parenting: Why being over-involved isn't beneficial for anyone

Overprotective parenting can hinder a child's growth and ability to make decisions.

This One Parenting Milestone Really Caught Me By Surprise

Kids assert their independence early on, setting their own terms and plans, that parents should sometimes let go of control over.
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The King of DAOs - A Bitcoin Justice Department | HackerNoon

DAOs may require a distinct justice department due to differences between code and traditional legalities.

France to lift New Caledonia state of emergency DW 05/27/2024

French president decides not to extend state of emergency in New Caledonia to allow for political dialogue.
#freelancing

How to Attract Freelancers Back to Traditional Roles | Entrepreneur

The 'Great Resignation' is driven by a desire for fulfillment and autonomy, leading individuals to favor freelancing over traditional employment.

Top 5 Skills To Elevate Your Freelancing Career

Freelancers have autonomy to choose clients and projects, diversify income, and shape work lives.
Skills like digital marketing and sales nurturing are essential for freelancers to succeed and grow their businesses.

How to Attract Freelancers Back to Traditional Roles | Entrepreneur

The 'Great Resignation' is driven by a desire for fulfillment and autonomy, leading individuals to favor freelancing over traditional employment.

Top 5 Skills To Elevate Your Freelancing Career

Freelancers have autonomy to choose clients and projects, diversify income, and shape work lives.
Skills like digital marketing and sales nurturing are essential for freelancers to succeed and grow their businesses.
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CEO lauded for trusting employees to work from anywhere they want: 'I am not a clock watcher'

Managers trusting employees to work autonomously can lead to better results in the long run by acknowledging their personal lives.

Why you should consider adopting a flat structure in your organization

Flat organizational structures can lead to employee empowerment and motivation through autonomy, competence, and relatedness.

Ask Allison: My daughter was assaulted by a 'friend of a friend', but says she wants to forget it. How do I support her?

Respecting a victim's autonomy in handling assault disclosure is crucial.

Trump Second-Term Plan Includes Federal Reserve Coup

Nostalgia for Trump's first term drives support, despite potential risks.

People with disabilities love this program. Why are Latinos underrepresented?

Empowering people with developmental disabilities through the Self-Determination Program provides more autonomy and choice in accessing supportive services.

Advanced army robots more likely to be blamed for deaths

Advanced killer robots are more likely to be blamed for civilian deaths than military machines.
People perceive robots to be more culpable when described in a more advanced way.

France talks pave way towards Corsican autonomy

France and Corsica agree on wording for granting autonomy to the island.
Corsicans have long sought more control over their affairs and protection for their language.
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