This is Behind the Blog, where we share our behind-the-scenes thoughts about how a few of our top stories of the week came together. This week, we discuss developers’ AI woes, how the magic happens, and the Beach Boys. JOSEPH: Earlier in the week we published ICE Agents Have List ...
Mayo Clinic is Using AI to Listen to Emergency Room VisitsMayo Clinic is Using AI to Listen to Emergency Room Visits
Mayo Clinic, the massive U.S. hospital network, is using what it describes as “Ambient Listening” to record patient interactions with nurses, including in emergency rooms, then using AI to process that collected data. The recording is opt-out, rather than opt-in, and at least some patients are likely not aware the ...
What does Makerfield think of by-election and can Burnham win?What does Makerfield think of by-election and can Burnham win?
Andy Burnham says he will look to stand in the constituency, after Labour MP Josh Simons announces his resignation. ...
Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China’s XiTrump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China’s Xi
The US president says he wants Beijing and Taipei to “cool down” tensions over the self-governing island. ...
What was actually achieved at Trump and Xi’s ‘stalemate summit’ in Beijing?What was actually achieved at Trump and Xi’s ‘stalemate summit’ in Beijing?
US president has said he and Chinese leader ‘settled a lot of different problems’ but has given little detail on solutions Trump China visit live – latest updates Donald Trump’s whirlwind trip to Beijing – the first US presidential visit in nearly a decade – wrapped up with much fanfare ...
What next for Starmer? Five scenarios in Labour leadership crisisWhat next for Starmer? Five scenarios in Labour leadership crisis
There’s a chance Andy Burnham’s bid to become an MP will fail, and Sir Keir Starmer could fight on as PM. ...
Trump says he ‘made no commitment either way’ to Xi on TaiwanTrump says he ‘made no commitment either way’ to Xi on Taiwan
Trump said Xi Jinping had asked directly if the US would defend Taiwan, and he had responded, “I don’t talk about that”. ...
Teenager’s family ‘heartbroken’ by meningitis deathTeenager’s family ‘heartbroken’ by meningitis death
The family of sixth-form pupil Lewis Waters post a tribute following his death. ...
Labor market resilient to AI, so farLabor market resilient to AI, so far
AI has disrupted the upper and lower ends of the employment ladder, though experts warned that fears of mass job cuts may be overblown. McKinsey said it would slash partner cash compensation as it looks to adjust to the impact of AI on the consulting industry. Meanwhile, Nigerian delivery firm ...
OpenAI faces legal and business strugglesOpenAI faces legal and business struggles
OpenAI, for a long time the leader in generative AI, is facing challenges on several fronts. The company’s relationship with Apple is strained and the two are bracing for potential lawsuits after the integration of ChatGPT into Apple devices has gone slowly. OpenAI is already in a legal battle with ...