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Bill Gates dice que los riesgos de la inteligencia artificial son reales, pero que podemos enfrentarlos

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:25:48 GMT

(CNN) — Bill Gates parece menos preocupado que otros ejecutivos de Silicon Valley ante los riesgos de la inteligencia artificial.En una entrada de blog publicada este martes, el cofundador de Microsoft señaló algunas de las principales preocupaciones sobre la inteligencia artificial, entre ellos la posibilidad de que difunda información errónea y reemplace puestos de trabajo. Sin embargo, subrayó que estos riesgos “se pueden manejar”.“Esta no es la primera vez que una gran innovación presenta nuevas amenazas que se deben controlar”, escribió Gates. “Ya lo hemos hecho antes”.Gates comparó la inteligencia artificial con anteriores cambios “transformadores” en la sociedad, como el automóvil, que luego obligó al público a adoptar cinturones de seguridad, límites de velocidad, permisos de conducir y otras normas de seguridad. La innovación, dijo, puede crear “muchas turbulencias” al principio, pero la sociedad puede “...

Pure Cycle: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:25:48 GMT

WATKINS, Colo. (AP) — WATKINS, Colo. (AP) — Pure Cycle Corp. (PCYO) on Wednesday reported earnings of $3.3 million in its fiscal third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Watkins, Colorado-based company said it had net income of 14 cents.The water and wastewater services company posted revenue of $6.9 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on PCYO at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PCYOSource

How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 7/12/2023

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:25:48 GMT

Stocks closed higher on Wall Street after a report showed inflation cooled a bit more than expected last month. The S&P 500 rose 0.7% Wednesday.The Dow added 86 points, or 0.3%, and the Nasdaq rose 1.2%. Treasury yields tumbled in the bond market as the cooler inflation data pushed traders to ratchet back bets for hikes to interest rates by the Federal Reserve later this year. Stocks were up even more earlier in the day on hopes for a coming halt to rate hikes. But analysts say they still expect rates to remain high for a while.On Wednesday:The S&P 500 rose 32.90 points, or 0.7%, to 4,472.16.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 86.01 points, or 0.3%, to 34,347.43.The Nasdaq composite rose 158.26 points, or 1.2%, to 13,918.96.The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies rose 20.02 points, or 1%, to 1,933.38.For the week:The S&P 500 is up 73.21 points, or 1.7%.The Dow is up 612.55 points, or 1.8%.The Nasdaq is up 258.25 points, or 1.9%.The Russell 2000 is up 68.71 points, ...

MillerKnoll: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:25:48 GMT

ZEELAND, Mich. (AP) — ZEELAND, Mich. (AP) — MillerKnoll, Inc. (MLKN) on Wednesday reported a loss of $100,000 in its fiscal fourth quarter.On a per-share basis, the Zeeland, Michigan-based company said it had a loss of less than 1 cent. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 41 cents per share.The furniture maker posted revenue of $956.7 million in the period.For the year, the company reported profit of $42.1 million, or 55 cents per share. Revenue was reported as $4.09 billion.For the current quarter ending in August, MillerKnoll expects its per-share earnings to range from 18 cents to 24 cents.The company said it expects revenue in the range of $880 million to $920 million for the fiscal first quarter._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on MLKN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/MLKNSource

Plan ahead for RTD and rideshares this weekend

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:25:48 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- It's going to be a busy weekend in Denver.Taylor Swift will be playing at Empower Field at Mile High on Friday and Saturday nights around the same time that the Rockies play the Yankees at Coors Field and String Cheese Incident plays at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Where you can find Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour merch truck in Denver "This is going to be a big weekend for transit, and we hope that people plan ahead and prepare for heavy loads," said Pauline Haberman with RTD.Haberman said the transit district will be adding train cars to the light rail and pausing some construction down south in order to keep service running smoothly.Bus service and RTD Park-N-Rides are options, and with RTD service being free Haberman says this is an especially important reminder."We believe that this will be a large bump for our transit ridership particularly with the Zero Fare for Better Air program running in July and August," she said.She suggested that people use the RTD Next Ri...

Denver weather: Break from 90s before high heat returns again

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:25:48 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) —The average high in Denver weather at this time of year is 90 degrees. There have been several consecutive days with readings in the low 90s which is just above the average. The Pinpoint Weather team, Colorado’s Most Accurate Forecast, is forecasting 80s for a few days before temperatures return to the hot 90s next week.Weather tonight: Few clouds and comfortableThere will be some passing clouds through the evening hours along the Front Range and in metro Denver. Across the southern metro areas along the higher elevations of the Palmer Divide, a few sprinkles may fall. Will it rain on Taylor Swift in Denver? What the forecast is predicting In most places south of the city it will more than likely just be passing clouds with some wind at times. Otherwise, it will be turning clear overnight with comfortable overnight temperatures and low humidity.Forecast overnight low temperatures by Thursday monringWeather tomorrow: Another hot dayTemperatures will return...

Denver has some of the nation's most eco-friendly offices

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:25:48 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Denver has some of the most eco-friendly offices in the country, despite having lackluster amount of walkers, bicyclists and public transit commuters. Commercial real estate analysts 42Floors have analyzed the office space design, energy policies, CO2 emissions, commuting patterns and electric vehicle infrastructure of 65 U.S. cities. The goal was to find which has the most eco-friendly office environment. 3 badly decomposing bodies found in remote Colorado campsite The study used eight metrics overall. These include Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certifications, Energy Star certified buildings per capita, ACEEE scores, the share of buildings with wood and glass facades, the share of commuters who use their feet or public transit, the number of EV charging stations per capita and commercial CO2 emissions. Denver ranks eighth in the U.S., with a total office eco-friendliness score between that of Seattle's and Chicago's. Washington, D.C.'s ran...

Fatal Miami Gardens shooting captured on video investigated as possible road rage

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:25:48 GMT

A fatal shooting in Miami Gardens left bystanders in a state of shock and disbelief after they witnessed the deadly encounter in broad daylight. Law enforcement sources have initiated an investigation, treating the incident as a possible road rage incident. Cellphone video obtained by 7News revealed the sequence of events leading up to Tuesday afternoon’s deadly encounter. It began with the gunman approaching the victim, who was seen holding a skateboard, along Northwest 17th Avenue, next to the Palmetto. As the tension escalated, the situation quickly turned violent.In the footage, a woman inside a nearby vehicle gasped in disbelief as the driver exclaimed, “They just shot him?” The gunman, seen wearing a white T-shirt and shorts, was captured in the video holding a gun.The gravity of the situation left onlookers stunned, as they desperately attempted to distance themselves from the scene. “Back up! Back up!” the woman pleaded as she urged the driver t...

2 arrested after detectives are shot at during traffic stop in NE Miami-Dade

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:25:48 GMT

Two young men were arrested after, police said, detectives were shot at during a late night traffic stop in Northeast Miami-Dade.According to investigators, the incident occurred when a Hyundai sedan disregarded a red traffic light at the intersection of Northeast 149th Street and Sixth Avenue, just before 11:40 p.m., Tuesday. Miami-Dade Police Department’s Robbery Intervention Detail officers noticed the vehicle’s violation and promptly activated their emergency equipment, intending to halt the car.Police said one of the teens, identified as 17-year-old Michael Alisma, was driving dangerously, and the sedan kept going.As the suspects attempted to flee, investigators said, one of the occupants seated in the back passenger seat, identified 19-year-old Jose Perez, extended his arm out of the window and discharged multiple rounds toward the law enforcement officers.“Each and every day, the men and women in law enforcement here in Miami-Dade County put their lives on t...

Powerball jackpot grows to $750 million, 6th highest in lottery game’s history

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:25:48 GMT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $750 million for Wednesday night’s drawing, the sixth highest in the history of the game.No ticket matched the Monday drawing of white balls 7, 23, 24, 32, 43 and red Powerball 18.Ticket buyers have a chance at either $750 million paid out in yearly increments or a $378.8 million one-time lump sum before taxes.The game’s abysmal odds of 1 in 292.2 million are designed to build big prizes that draw more players. The all-time largest Powerball jackpot was $2.04 billion last November.The last time someone won the Powerball jackpot was April 19 for a $252.6 million prize. Since then, no one has won the grand prize in the past 35 consecutive drawings.Powerball is played in 45 states, as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.Meanwhile, the Mega Millions jackpot for Friday night’s drawing has grown to $560 million, with a cash option of $281.1 million.Nobody won the top prize in Tuesda...