Polling giant Morning Consult is using AI to help dig through survey data

Consumer intelligence company Morning Consult has publicly launched a new AI platform that can almost instantly provide detailed insights into its survey data in response to questions posed in plain language.

Morning Consult conducts roughly 30,000 interviews daily across dozens of countries, enabling clients to access in-depth information about consumer sentiment toward brands, public figures, political trends, spending behaviors, and othe

Donald Trump says he’s our ‘crypto president,’ but he’s tanking its best shot at adoption

Donald Trump said on the campaign trail ahead of his election that he intended to be the “crypto president.” But his vision and reality have collided in a way that could ultimately do more harm than good to crypto’s broader adoption in the years ahead.

Last week, the U.S. Senate dealt the cryptocurrency industry a significant setback, voting to

Stanley McChrystal says character is the most vital leadership trait in the age of AI and polarization

Amid polarization, AI disruption, and eroding trust in institutions, retired four-star General Stanley McChrystal argues that what leaders need now more than ever is character. Head of the business consulting firm McChrystal Group, he has written a new book on character, drawing from his decades of experience. From AI ethics and modern warfare to hot-button issues like Signalgate and transgender service in the military, McChrystal explains why character is the foundation of lasting leadershi

Apple partners with a brain-computer startup to turn thoughts into device control

Apple is partnering with brain-computer interface company Synchron to develop technology that lets users control devices using neural signals.

Still in the early stages, the technology could significantly expand accessibility for users who are unable to operate devices with their hands, Synchron said in a pres

Couples are saying ‘I do’ in ‘Minecraft’ as virtual weddings become more popular

Destination weddings are out, and virtual weddings are in.

Rather than traveling to the Amalfi Coast or Provence, Wired recently interviewed a couple who chose to host their nuptials in the place they first met and fell in love: Minecraft.

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Sal Khan’s new Dialogues program teaches students how to have civil, thoughtful discussions

In recent years, Khan Academy founder Sal Khan has been most visible promoting the organization’s AI learning assistant, Khanmigo. But a second nonprofit he founded, called Schoolhouse, focuses on connecting students with their peers for human-centered educational interactions. Since the height of the COVID-1

Spotify’s AI-powered DJ now takes song requests

Since it launched two years ago, Spotify’s AI DJ has been a one-way experience. It curates old favorites and helps listeners discover new tracks based on past listening experience and what similar users like. But now it’s getting interactive. 

Spotify unveiled the ability to request songs from the DJ based on mood, genre, and vibe. The feature, which launched across 60 markets, is exclusive to Spotify Premium users, who can access the DJ by searching for the tool in the app.&n

Apple’s App Store is getting ‘nutrition labels’ for accessibility

You can learn a lot about an app before you download it from Apple’s App Store, such as what other users think of it, the access it has to your personal data, and how much storage it occupies. Starting soon, listings will also include a section on something critically important to millions of people: the accessibility features an app supports. Designed to

California’s location data privacy bill aims to reshape digital consent

Amid the ongoing evolution of digital privacy laws, one California proposal is drawing heightened attention from legal scholars, technologists, and privacy advocates. Assembly Bill 1355, while narrower in scope than landmark legislation like 2018’s California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)—which est

Anaconda launches an AI platform to become the GitHub of enterprise open-source development

AI integration remains a top priority across enterprises worldwide, yet success remains elusive despite widespread enthusiasm and significant investment. An October 2024 study by Boston Consulting Group found that only 26% of companies have derived measurable business value from their AI initiatives. As a result, CEOs face mounting pressure to deliver tangible ROI, sh


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