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Inside the OpenAI project where freelancers train ChatGPT on everything from farming to commercial flying
ChatGPT can code and tutor. Now, project documents obtained by Business Insider show how contractors working on an OpenAI project are helping the system to become ever more specialized in niche areas like animal husbandry, agriculture, music…
A trip to Colombia in my 20s turned into 8 years freelancing in South America. Here's what I'd do differently.
In 2016, I spent two weeks in Medellín, Colombia — and it changed the course of my life. I explored the city and hiked to a waterfall hidden in the mountains, but it was the small details that stayed with me: Latin music I'd never…
Don't panic if an employer asks about a gap on your resume, career expert says-here's exactly how to answer
Filadendron | E+ | Getty Images In a job interview, any aspect of a candidate's work history is fair game for questions, says career expert Erin McGoff — including any times you weren't working. If an interviewer asks you to explain a gap on…
NYT Cuts Ties With Writer as Scrutiny of AI Content Grows
Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Amid mounting scrutiny into AI usage creeping into the newspaper of record, the New York Times has cut ties with a freelance writer after discovering he turned to an AI model to help…
Israel Prepares for Wartime Passover as Trump Dismisses Iran Threats against US Companies, Predicts Conflict's End
THE GARDEN TOMB, Jerusalem – Wednesday night marks the beginning of Passover for Jews in Israel and around the world. The war with Iran has made a dramatic impact on celebrations. It comes as President Trump signaled that the conflict could…
Bucks vs Rockets Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's NBA Game
Douglas Farmer • Betting Analyst 18+ years betting experience Farmer's prediction: Tanking Bucks cede early to the Rockets. EXPERT PICK - SPREAD Houston -10.0 (-110) One of the many reasons the final six weeks of the NBA season are often…
NWSL announces 2 hirings with aim of accelerating league's growth
The NWSL's current media rights deal of $240 million dwarfs the value of the league's previous contract. Ron Chenoy / Imagn Images The National Women's Soccer League has added two senior executives to its leadership ranks. The league said it has…
Meet the California 8-year-old whose plushie is going to space on Artemis II
A California native is going to space on Artemis II — and it's not a human. RISE — a plushie designed by 8-year-old Lucas Ye — is joining four astronauts in space aboard Artemis II, which is set to launch Wednesday at 6:24 p.m.
8-year-old's plush toy design going to the moon with Artemis II mission
A second-grader's plush toy design will rocket to space alongside astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen when the Artemis II moon mission launches. Lucas Ye, 8, designed a white moon plush named 'Rise,' which wears…
Daily MLB Expert Picks: Baseball Predictions for April 1
Jared Hochman • Content Manager 16+ years betting experience Our MLB best bets for today start early with the Cincinnati Reds grinding out a win vs. Paul Skenes, then also look towards a low-scoring tilt in the AL Central. Photo By - Reuters…
Live updates: Trump says Iran war can end without a deal; Rubio says NATO ties need re-examining
Indonesia has called on the United Nations to investigate attacks that killed three of its peacekeepers and injured five others in Lebanon, where Israel has been carrying out strikes against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group. Two…
Cyberpunk TCG Is Already Swimming in Eddies, but Will it Survive Such a Competitive Market?
Earlier in March this year, WeirdCo launched their Kickstarter for the brand new Cyberpunk Trading Card Game, one that has been officially blessed by CD Projekt RED themselves. In the span of mere minutes, the campaign passed a million dollars, and…
Harry: My lack of privacy 'from birth' and 'personal' cost of legal fight
The Duke of Sussex has spoken of how he experienced lack of privacy “from birth” as he described the “personal and reputational cost for me, my wife, and our children” of taking legal action against “powerful…
QOTD: What Are You Looking Forward To From The 2026 New York International Auto Show?
You may have noticed the site was quiet this morning. That's because I was traveling to NYC (no TSA issues, thank you) to cover the 2026 New York International Auto Show. And also because a lot of the show news is under embargo. That said, we…
Opinion: Cutting red tape and tax burden for Idaho's self-employed workers
Self-employment requires far more than hanging up a sign and selling a product or providing a service. Regulations are read and reread, paperwork is filed and professional advice is often sought to ensure the business is in compliance with local…
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