Subscribe Search Search Sort by Relevance Title Date Subscribe ALBAWABA - Nearly all Gen Z workers are utilizing AI tools on daily basis, according to a new Google Workspace survey conducted with The Harris Poll revealing how younger knowledge workers are driving the use of AI technologies and changing how work is done across sectors. Also Read Quarter of Google's new code is AI generated, CEO reveals According to the survey, 79% of millennials (ages 28–39) and 93% of Gen Z workers (ages 22–27) use at least two AI products each week. These tools, which include ChatGPT, Otter.ai, and DALL-E, are mostly used to help with tasks like note-taking automation, document refinement, and email composition. "Almost all (98%) of those surveyed anticipate that AI will have an impact on their industry or workplace within the next 5 years." Full survey, via Google Workspace: https://t.co/N2sudkjvA1 — Morning Brew ☕️ (@MorningBrew) November 25, 2024 86% of participants think AI may improve leadership capacities by facilitating better management practices and boosting communication, and a remarkable 98% expect substantial AI-driven developments in their sectors over the next five years. “Rising leaders are not just exploring AI, they’re integrating it into workflows to enhance communication and focus on strategic work,” says Yulie Kwon Kim, VP of Product at Google Workspace. However, Concerns regarding AI persist, regardless of their advantages. Gen Z, in particular, are reportedly experiencing anxieties regarding their employment security, with 62% of them anticipating that AI might replace them within the next decade. In contrast, these concerns are felt by only 6% of senior executives, Fortune reports. While AI chatbots can assist in the automation of work and the completion of repetitive duties, such as proofreading texts or composing emails, employers such as Apple and JPMorgan Chase have implemented limitations on the utilization of ChatGPT over concerns regarding their inappropriate utilization and potential of errors. A passionate about the Gaming Industry with a career of over 5 years in the field, I write about current trends and news in the Game Development business and how it impact the industry and players. Laith has recently started a new position at Al Bawaba as a freelance business writer. Subscribe Sign up to our newsletter for exclusive updates and enhanced content Subscribe Now Subscribe Sign up to get Al Bawaba's exclusive celeb scoops and entertainment news Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive updates and enhanced content Subscribe
NoneCallous tourists have been visiting the Midtown site where UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson was murdered — with some snapping photos and others shamelessly attempting to justify the cold-blooded slaying. At least nine people — one from as far as Texas — stopped at the north entrance of the Hilton hotel on Sixth Avenue in the fog and rain on Tuesday, where Thompson, 50, was gunned down from behind in a targeted killing last Wednesday. The morbid gawkers who flocked to the murder site varied in their motivations — some merely curious and others unabashedly craven in their delight, insisting that the murderer did a “good thing.” Emily Singleton, 34, and Sam Hyland, 20, revealed they enthusiastically included the location on their itinerary following the tragic event. “We planned this trip about a month ago and then the assassination of that CEO happened a couple days before we came so it was like we have to visit here,” Emily Singleton, 34, of Florida, told The Post. “Also, he did a good thing anyway, no matter what people will say. He murdered somebody in good reason,” the tourist heartlessly explained. When asked why she supports the lawless killing, Singleton said “because of the healthcare system.” Hyland agreed with his friend’s points and believes that the murder was morally justified. Some other visitors had less reprehensible reasoning for their photoshoots. Rodrigo, 59, came to the city from Texas on his way upstate to spend the holidays with friends. The former New Yorker works in video production and included the murder scene serendipitously to his list of sights to see while walking to Columbus Circle. “So it’s just like on the way. It’s like might as well stop by, you know. It’s right here. It’s just a crazy thing. I’ve taken pictures of like Christmas trees and new buildings and like ornaments and holiday stuff,” Rodrigo told The Post. “I have no ill will. It’s one of those things. Remember John Lennon, you know. The Dakota became a big thing,” he elaborated. When asked what he thinks about the killing which has become a political inflection point, Rodrigo said he is ambivalent, claiming he “despises capitalism” and understands why some people have been avid proponents of the killer. “I just read an article about how indirectly all of these people who are denied coverage, you know, they’re getting buried and that’s more than one person,” Rodrigo told The Post. “And, the other side, no one should lose their life because of the job they’re doing. No one should lose their life because, you know, they’re doing what the shareholders went them to do or what they think is right, you know. I’m sure he didn’t see it coming,” Rodrigo said. The shutterbug said that he would be posting the photos to social media. Several other people visited the murder site and took photos but declined to talk to The Post. Luigi Mangione, 26, was arrested Monday in Altoona, Pa., and later charged by Manhattan prosecutors with murder for allegedly killing Thompson. Mangione was captured while eating at a McDonald’s and was allegedly in possession of a manifesto and a weapon that matched the description of the weapon used in Thompson’s slaying. The alleged assassin is in the process of being extradited to New York City.With the first third of the season now complete, NHL teams have had time to evaluate their playoff chances and their rosters. Statistically speaking, the Montreal Canadiens are still “in the mix” and a strong run could enhance their chances of securing a playoff spot. Realistically speaking, they are still a long shot. The Habs management team of Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes does not want to appear as if they are giving up on the season and trading veterans could certainly give that impression. But holding on to veterans, falling short of the playoffs and losing three or four players to free agency is also a risk. The Canadiens are walking a bit of a tightrope here. The Value of Leadership The argument can be made that keeping these veterans on the roster for their leadership qualities is worth something, but how much? The Canadiens may only be able to hold on to these players until season end and could lose them for nothing. That means that the leadership provided by this group could conceivably end with the last game of the regular season. Among the “young veterans” the defence has already gained a lot of experience and continues to do so. Forwards like Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield and now Patrik Laine have also begun to establish themselves as leaders. In addition, players acquired in trades, some could possibly bring NHL experience with them; acquisitions don’t always have to be prospects and draft picks. Upon further review keeping the group of veterans who are pending free agents may not be critical and could actually be detrimental in the long run if the Canadiens lose them, getting nothing in return. Template for a Trade Using that framework, we can see the kind of trade the Canadiens might be open to making. It is intended only as an example of how Kent Hughes might proceed. The first step would be to analyze what the Canadiens need. Christian Dvorak may be heading for the exits, so a left-shot center comes to mind, preferably one who has the potential to play in the top six. A physical right shot defenceman is another need, at least in the short term. Given that David Reinbacher likely won’t be ready for next season, a player with a year or two left on his contract would be ideal. Other than that, quality prospects and draft picks are always welcome. The second step is to consider who the team might be open to trading, and the Canadiens have a host of veterans that could be available. That group includes David Savard, Jake Evans, Christian Dvorak, Joel Armia and others. The team also boasts a solid pipeline of prospects and a wealth of draft picks. Because NHL teams are limited to a roster of 23 players and an NHL contract limit of 50 players, it would not be a stretch to say that some of these assets are also available. The Canadiens also have some cap room, particularly in the short term, that could be used as an incentive as could salary retention on one contract. The final step is to identify a dance partner. Teams that are legitimate playoff or Stanley Cup contenders are obvious candidates. Among that group, teams that could benefit from what the Canadiens have to offer rise to the top. Those teams would have to be able to provide a return that would interest Montreal, shortening the list even more. Enter the Vancouver Canucks. The discussion on Sportsnet 650 this morning revolved around the need for the Canucks to add a right shot defenceman and a right shot center capable of playing in the bottom six. The names of Savard and Evans immediately come to mind. Potential Trade Pieces It’s a situation worth examining, but the salary cap immediately becomes an issue. The Canucks only have about $2.5 million in current cap space while Savard’s contract is for $3.5 million and Evans’ is for $1.7 million. Montreal could help solve that problem by accepting Vincent Desharnais and his $2.0 million contract as part of the return. He is at best a bottom pairing defenceman and maybe more suited to the AHL but his contract is only for one more season and the Canadiens could probably live with it for that long. Montreal would be doing Vancouver a favour here as Desharnais simply hasn’t worked out for them. If Desharnais was part of the trade, it could still leave the Canucks relatively tight to the cap. Montreal could retain salary on Savard, but I suspect they would be loathe to do that, preferring to use salary retention in a trade that involved Dvorak or Armia. One option would be to include 29-year-old Danton Heinen in the deal, swapping his $2.25 million contract for that of 26-year-old Michael Pezzetta and his $812.5k contract. Apparently the Canucks have been deeply disappointed in Heinen’s play and while has been a more productive player than Pezzetta, it does remove about $1.4 million of cap liability for them; cap space that could be used at the deadline if the opportunity arose. The inclusion of Heinen would be a long shot. The key to this hypothetical trade, however, would be Aatu Raty, a 6-2 190 left hand center who was acquired from the Islanders in the Bo Horvat trade. At one point, Raty was considered to be among the top three picks available in the 2021 entry draft. His stock fell going into the draft as his skating was considered a weakness and the Islanders eventually selected him in the second round at 52nd overall. In 134 AHL games spread over four seasons, Raty has amassed 30 goals and 56 assists along with 44 minutes in penalties. While those aren’t earth shattering numbers they aren’t bad for a young player who has bounced between organizations and leagues over the last four seasons. Given that he was a key piece in the Horvat trade, Raty is an even longer shot that Heinen to be included in a trade. It’s hard to see the Canucks giving up on him. Trade Probabilities Multi-player trades typically take place in the off-season, making the likelihood of anything close to this trade between these two teams this season close to zero. It might be too many assets to be included in one trade, it could be that one team would have to include additional assets or it might be the wrong assets altogether. It could also possibly be the kind of trade Kent Hughes is willing to make. But would Vancouver? This hypothetical trade was put forward only to create some discussion around what factors could be considered when the Canadiens are in trade negotiations. As the fortunes of NHL teams rise and fall in the coming weeks, look for more trade speculation. This article first appeared on The Sick Podcast and was syndicated with permission.
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A lopsided, shutout loss has left the beat-up New Orleans Saints limping into the final two games of a lost season — and into a rather cloudy future beyond that. Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi figured that a visit to playoff-bound Green Bay would be a tall order for his injury-riddled squad, whose prominent missing players included starters at quarterback, running back and receiver. And when New Orleans' mostly healthy defensive front struggled against a Packers ground game led by running back Josh Jacobs, the rout was on. Nothing "stuck out on film other than a lack of execution and lack of playmaking,” Rizzi said Tuesday after reviewing video of Monday night's 34-0 loss at Green Bay . “We played against a playoff team, at their place, that has very few holes on their team,” Rizzi added. “It was a little bit of a perfect storm." Rizzi, a special teams coordinator who has made no secret that he sees his eight-game interim stint as an opportunity to further his head-coaching ambitions, has two more games left in what has been an up-and-down audition. The Saints are 3-3 on his watch, which includes one of New Orleans' most lopsided losses since the turn of the century. With the playoffs unattainable, and with a lot of reserves pressed into service, the final two weeks will serve primarily as a player-evaluation period heading into the offseason, when there are bound to be myriad changes on the roster and perhaps the coaching staff. Rizzi said the Saints, realistically, have been in evaluation mode “for the last month or so,” but added that there maybe be additional young or practice-squad players getting longer looks in the final two games. “My big thing this week is to see how we can respond,” Rizzi said. “We’re going to find out a lot about a lot of people.” Of the Saints' four punts, three were inside the Green Bay 20 and New Orleans did not allow a single punt return yard. The punt team might have been the only unit that executed its job (even the kickoff unit allowed a 38-yard return). The Saints had trouble protecting the quarterback (three sacks) and protecting the football (two turnovers). They couldn't run the ball (67 yards). They couldn't stop the run (188 yards allowed). They couldn't pass the ball consistently (129 yards) or stop the pass when they needed to. As former Saints coach Jim Mora once said, they couldn't do “ diddly poo .” Although rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler largely struggled and was responsible for both New Orleans turnovers, he had enough highlights — including a jumping, first-down pass on third-and-long — to keep him penciled in as the starter if the injured Derek Carr remains unable to play, Rizzi said. “It was definitely a performance where we got to take the good with the bad,” Rizzi said. “We've got to get rid of those negative plays.” New Orleans native Foster Moreau has emerged as one of the Saints' most reliable offensive players. The sixth-year NFL tight end made two catches for a team-high 33 yards on Monday night, giving him 25 catches for 335 yards this season. His four TDs receiving entering the game remain tied for the team lead. Rizzi was riding high after two wins to start his interim term as head coach, but Monday night's ugly loss is the club's third in four games and took a lot of luster off his candidacy for a longer-term appointment. Center Erik McCoy left the game with an elbow injury, while guard Lucas Patrick hurt his knee in the closing minutes. Rizzi said McCoy won't need surgery but could miss the rest of the season. The coach said Patrick needs more tests but is not expected to play again this season. While the chances of Carr (non-throwing, left hand) or top running back Alvin Kamara (groin) playing again this season appear slim, the Saints have declined to rule that out. Rizzi said Carr is getting closer to being able to play and wants the opportunity to go against his former team, the Las Vegas Raiders. Meanwhile, Rizzi said Kamara “is working his tail off to try to come back” this season. “Alvin told me this morning, in my office, that he really would like to play again,” Rizzi said. 24 — The number of years since the Saints suffered a more lopsided shutout loss, 38-0 against San Francisco in 2002. The Saints' home finale against lowly Las Vegas will be an anticlimactic affair bound to generate a level of fan interest similar to, if not less than, a preseason game. But the game will be important to the current regime, which needs victories in each of the club's final two games to avoid the franchise's worst record since it was displaced by Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and went 3-13. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFLCalifornia to consider requiring mental health warnings on social media sites
GIRONA, Spain (AP) — Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Jude Bellingham was not injured after his midfielder asked to substituted for what appeared to be a left thigh issue during a 3-0 win at Girona in La Liga on Saturday. “Bellingham is fine,” Ancelotti said. “He was just a bit tired and preferred not to risk anything in the final minutes.” That means Bellingham should be available when Madrid visits Atalanta on Tuesday in the Champions League, where it has lost three of five matches. Bellingham led Madrid's win after extending his scoring run to five consecutive league games for Madrid. He then set up Arda Guler to double the lead. The England midfielder asked to leave the match after he went down following contact with a Girona player with half an hour left. He rubbed his inner left thigh while he remained on the turf before walking off when replaced by Dani Ceballos with Madrid winning 2-0. Kylian Mbappé added a third goal after Bellingham was on the bench. AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer
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