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[ad_1] Jamie Dimon has a tip for improving workplace culture quickly: “Fire the assholes.”Speaking on Wednesday at the Databricks Data & AI Summit, Dimon took a question about “general leadership advice” for ensuring the next generation of workers is prepared to take the helm in an age of AI, constant distractions from their phones, and working from home.The JPMorgan Chase & Co. CEO responded that it starts with a “constant and honest assessment of everything” from your customer base to your regulatory environment. Still, he stressed that while that assessment requires discipline, it’s key to maintain “heart and humanity” as…

[ad_1] President Donald Trump’s former Secretary of Commerce doesn’t think the trade deal between the US and China is close to being “done.””It looks as though they made a fairly modest deal, mostly focusing on export controls on both the US side and the China side,” Wilbur Ross, who was part of the first Trump administration, told Business Insider. “So it’s far from a comprehensive deal.”On Wednesday morning, Trump said on Truth Social that the deal with China is now “done.””It seems more or less to be reiterating the deal they thought they had set a few weeks ago,” Ross…

[ad_1] When Apple unveiled Image Playground last year, the company touted it as a quick and easy way to generate personalized, original images with the help of Apple Intelligence. Upon launch, the app was met with skepticism, as some users were disappointed by its limitations and low-quality results. For example, one Reddit user was surprised to find that Image Playground kept generating an image of a hand with six fingers when prompted to create an “up close image of a hand.” In another instance, a user was unable to receive images of simple descriptions, such as “old man” or “flower.”…

[ad_1] Microsoft is preparing a version of its Copilot AI tool for the Pentagon.”For DoD environments, Microsoft 365 Copilot is expected to become available no earlier than summer 2025,” the company stated in a recent blog written for government customers. “Work is ongoing to ensure the offering meets the necessary security and compliance standards.”Copilot is Microsoft’s main generative AI offering. The company has developed several Copilot tools, which tap into AI models to automate various tasks and support human employees. The Copilot for Microsoft’s 365 service works across productivity software such as PowerPoint slides, Excel spreadsheets, and Word documents.Microsoft has…

[ad_1] Los Angeles-based Coco Robotics, a startup building last-mile delivery robots, announced it raised $80 million on Wednesday. The funding round included angel investors Sam Altman and Max Altman, both returning investors, in addition to VC firms like Pelion Venture Partners and Offline Ventures, among others. This brings the company’s total funding to more than $120 million. The company last raised a $36 million Series A round in 2021. Coco’s zero-emissions robots can hold 90 liters’ worth of groceries or goods and have made more than 500,000 deliveries since they hit the streets in 2020, the company said. It says…

[ad_1] I’ve been reviewing TVs for over a decade, and every year, I test the latest and greatest displays. From affordable QLED sets to premium OLED models, stores are filled with options. But don’t worry — I’m here to help make your shopping experience easier with my top picks for the best TVs.After extensive hands-on testing, the Samsung S90D earns my highest recommendation overall. This TV offers the best balance between price and performance, with deep black levels that disappear into a dark room, vibrant colors, and solid smart features. However, shoppers who want the best image quality should consider…

[ad_1] Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the US inflation myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox.US inflation rose less than expected to 2.4 per cent in May, signalling Donald Trump’s tariffs are so far putting only modest pressure on consumer prices.Wednesday’s annual consumer price index figure was below the 2.5 per cent predicted by analysts surveyed by Bloomberg, but above the 2.3 per cent recorded in April.The core measure, which strips out changes in food and energy prices, remained flat at 2.8 per cent, against expectations of a slight rise.Some content could not load. Check your…

[ad_1] Dropbox’s CEO reads a lot of business books but credits four with making him a better business leader.Drew Houston cofounded Dropbox in 2007 and has been CEO since.In the nearly 20 years he’s been at the helm of the cloud storage company, a few books have been instrumental in shaping his approach to business leadership and management, he says.He was influenced by “a lot of the classics,” he said during an episode of Fortune’s “Leadership Next” podcast released Wednesday.One of his favorites is “The Effective Executive” by Peter Drucker. Though first published in 1966, the book shares timeless insights…

[ad_1] For investors looking to capitalize on the popular quantum computing space, it’s better to cast a wide net, according to Michael Farr, CEO of Farr, Miller & Washington. Farr broke down his views on the red-hot quantum computing stocks, Dave & Buster’s and Amazon on CNBC’s “Three-Stock Lunch” on Wednesday. Quantum ETF The longtime investor said it’s difficult to identify true winners in the crowded space, so investors should consider exchange-traded funds such as the Defiance Quantum & AI ETF . Quantum computing stocks skyrocketed Wednesday after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said at a developers conference that the space…

[ad_1] The climate crisis has intensified the frequency and severity of flooding for many communities, prompting cities to turn to climate-resilient infrastructure. At the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, a growing challenge is communicating these solutions to residents and officials.Sarah Vitale, the director of civic technology at the TBRPC, which provides local governments with technology to aid in climate resilience planning, including flooding and hurricane preparedness, often uses 2D images and renders to showcase new infrastructure, such as stormwater drainage systems. However, these tools failed to show the scale of the projects.Last year, Vitale partnered with InCitu, a New York-based…