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Why “human-AI symbiosis” is essential for business and society

Why “human-AI symbiosis” is essential for business and society

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Sign up for the Big Think Business newsletter Learn from the world’s biggest business thinkers Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. Excerpted with permission from A Strategy for Human-AI Symbiosis: Concepts, Tools, and Business Models for the New AI Game by Dr Alexandra Diening. Today’s AI Renaissance is taking us on two different learning curves at once. The first has to do with method and technique. We need to learn to use the tools because they are changing everything we do at work. The second is broader: We need to understand the new landscape opening up before us at breakneck speed. Both learning curves go beyond a pure technology orientation. The first—learning to use the tools—has as much to do with human capabilities as it does with automated systems. AI technology adoption isn’t primarily a computational affair. Its transformative potential extends beyond coding algorithms. We must learn to decide what to code, what data to use, and how to use it on behalf of people. When we work with natural language processing and GenAI, we must relearn …

Best Free Apps for PC: Top 10 Essential Tools for 2025

Best Free Apps for PC: Top 10 Essential Tools for 2025

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Have you ever sat down at your computer, ready to tackle a task or unwind with your favorite game, only to feel like something’s missing? Maybe it’s the hassle of juggling passwords, the frustration of a cluttered desktop, or the nagging feeling that your PC could be running smoother. We’ve all been there. The good news? You don’t need to spend a fortune to transform your PC experience. From boosting productivity to adding a personal touch to your setup, there’s a world of free tools out there designed to make your life easier—and your computer better. In this guide by TechSource learn about ten must-have free apps that every PC user should know about. Whether you’re a casual user, a tech enthusiast, or somewhere in between, these tools cover everything from password management and file sharing to system monitoring and desktop customization. Each app is thoughtfully selected to solve common frustrations and enhance your workflow, all without costing you a dime. Essential Free PC Apps TL;DR Key Takeaways : Bitwarden: A free, open source password …

‘Most expensive’ supermarket 18% higher than almost every other for key grocery essential

‘Most expensive’ supermarket 18% higher than almost every other for key grocery essential

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A supermarket is selling one key grocery essential for 18% more than the other retailers in a price comparison of basics. We have monitored the prices of the same eight items at the six main supermarkets since March 2022, including Aldi, Lidl, Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s. For the last six consecutive weeks it’s Asda that’s worked out as the most expensive of them all, cementing that position last week with a 13% price hike of its chicken breasts and an overall bill of £12.78. Read more: Aldi told it’s ‘gone too far’ over new £2.59 mince pies It retains that position this week, with the price still £2.65 for the 300g pack, which is 18% more than almost every other supermarket is charging. At Aldi, Lidl and Tesco the price is £2.25, while Sainsbury’s 320g pack works out the same per gram. Morrisons is more expensive, costing £2.65 for 330g, which equates to £2.41 for the 300g, but it’s still 24p less than Asda. Aldi retains its position as the cheapest this week, with …

10 Essential Linux Terminal Applications to Boost Productivity

10 Essential Linux Terminal Applications to Boost Productivity

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Linux terminal applications have transformed system interaction, offering powerful tools that significantly boost productivity and efficiency. This guide by Linux Tex explores ten innovative Linux terminal applications that can transform your workflow, providing you with enhanced control and functionality. Can check out the overview video below to learn more about each and it’s functionality in more detail. Imagine having the ability to monitor your system’s performance in real-time, streamline your file management, or even simulate a hacking scenario—all from the comfort of your terminal. It’s like having a Swiss Army knife for your computer, ready to tackle any task with efficiency and flair. From Btop’s detailed system monitoring to Ranger’s intuitive file management, these tools are designed to make your life easier and your system more responsive. Best Linux Terminal Apps TL;DR Key Takeaways : Btop provides comprehensive system monitoring with real-time tracking of CPU, GPU, memory, disk, and network usage, helping manage system resources effectively. Ranger simplifies file management with intuitive navigation and color-coded files, enhancing efficiency for terminal-based file operations. Axel accelerates download …

10 Essential Films to Watch to Understand Surrealist Cinema

10 Essential Films to Watch to Understand Surrealist Cinema

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  Surrealism is an art movement dating back to the 1920s. It focuses on exploring what is outside of the boundaries of reality. A permutation of Dada and heavily inspired by psychoanalysis theory, Surrealist artists were interested in the subconscious, the irrational, and dreams; they sought to challenge the very structure of rational reality. But what is surrealist cinema really like? Read on to find out.   Surrealist Cinema Movie theater. Source: Unsplash   Cinema, as an artistic language defined by a distortion of perception and fabrication of reality, was a natural attraction for the avant-garde art of the 20th century. Inspired by early Dada experimental films and the feverish works of German Expressionism, film allowed the surrealists to create pure, tangible dreams. Though there aren’t that many de facto surrealist films, surrealism was formative to cinema history when the medium was still quite young. Denying logic, narrative, and even meaning, surrealist cinema opened pathways as to what a movie could be and pushed the audiovisual language to its farther boundaries. We’re going to look …

Oracy must become as essential as literacy or numeracy

Oracy must become as essential as literacy or numeracy

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More from this theme Recent articles Six months ago, I was asked by the charity Voice 21 to convene and chair an independent commission on the future of oracy in education in England. I hesitated. As a grizzled former English teacher, oracy had become fundamental to my own repertoire in class, and I’d experienced the way various activities beyond the classroom (like drama productions, debates and public speaking) enhanced the confidence of so many students. But all of those years in the classroom and in leadership had also shown me that ‘oracy’ was a slippery term. Still today, it is often met with hesitation, stemming from uncertainty about what the term actually means. Some consider it simply a ‘nice to have’, and one former schools minister dismissed it entirely as ‘idle chatter in the classroom’. But then I realised that it was once the same with ‘literacy’. This term appears to have emerged in the late nineteenth century with the beginning of formal state education – in response to the much earlier (seventeenth-century) term ‘illiteracy’. …

Essential Manga Series, Dark Fantasy and Horror Short Story Collections, and More

Essential Manga Series, Dark Fantasy and Horror Short Story Collections, and More

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This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Book Riot Managing Editor Vanessa Diaz is a writer and former bookseller from San Diego, CA whose Spanish is even faster than her English. When not reading or writing, she enjoys dreaming up travel itineraries and drinking entirely too much tea. She is a regular co-host on the All the Books podcast who especially loves mysteries, gothic lit, mythology/folklore, and all things witchy. Vanessa can be found on Instagram at @BuenosDiazSD or taking pictures of pretty trees in Portland, OR, where she now resides. View All posts by Vanessa Diaz Welcome to The Best of Book Riot, our daily round-up of what’s on offer across our site, newsletters, podcasts, and social channels. Not everything is for everyone, but there is something for everyone. I am a human being with varied and excessive interests, so I peruse plenty of sites unrelated to books. One of my interests is window shopping, so I’m a frequent Wirecutter (a lot of us at Book …

8 Essential YA Books for Hispanic Heritage Month

8 Essential YA Books for Hispanic Heritage Month

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This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Carolina Ciucci is a teacher, writer and reviewer based in the south of Argentina. She hoards books like they’re going out of style. In case of emergency, you can summon her by talking about Ireland, fictional witches, and the Brontë family. Twitter: @carolinabeci View All posts by Carolina Ciucci Set between September 15 and October 15, National Hispanic Heritage Month honors the culture and contributions of Americans with roots in Spain, Latin America, and the Caribbean. This event’s history began more than half a century ago, when President Lyndon Johnson began a Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968. It expanded to a full month under President Ronald Reagan in 1988. That same year, it was enacted into law. A handful of important historical events fall under this 30-day period, including the anniversary of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, and Chile. As with most other things, here at Book Riot, we like to celebrate National …

The Guardian view on Gaza’s unending war: a deal is as distant as ever – but more essential | Editorial

The Guardian view on Gaza’s unending war: a deal is as distant as ever – but more essential | Editorial

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Joe Biden insisted it was “time for this war to end and the day after to begin” as he promoted a three-phase peace deal. Hours later, Benjamin Netanyahu shot it down as a “non-starter”. One week on, an agreement looks as remote as ever. More than 36,700 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, says its health ministry. More Israeli hostages seized in the murderous raid by Hamas on 7 October have died. On Thursday Israel bombed a UN school in central Gaza, killing at least 33 of the thousands of displaced people sheltering there, including 12 women and children, according to witnesses and hospital records. The Israel Defense Forces said it was a “precise” strike on Hamas and Islamic Jihad fighters using it as a base. What is clear is that the IDF is fighting in places where it was supposed to have eliminated Hamas, while civilians are forced to return to those areas by the assault on Rafah. The Israeli government has said that this conflict will last into 2025. Some in Israel can …

Deals: STORI AI Essential Plan 5-Year Subscription

Deals: STORI AI Essential Plan 5-Year Subscription

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Hey there! Are you running a small to medium-sized business, handling social media, or creating content? Looking for a smooth way to share your brand’s story across different social media platforms? You’ve got to check out STORI AI—it’s a total game-changer for brand management. Think of STORI AI as more than just a tool—it’s your behind-the-scenes powerhouse. It’s built to tackle the tricky task of keeping your brand consistent, which often means juggling multiple tools and coordinating with a bunch of people. But with STORI AI, everything from marketing and branding to content creation and publishing is organized into one neat package. Imagine having a personal assistant that’s always on, ready to streamline how you manage your brand’s narrative. Here’s what makes STORI AI stand out: AI-driven content creation: STORI AI harnesses AI to craft content that truly speaks to your audience, boosting both creativity and productivity. Automated branding tools: Say goodbye to branding blunders like mismatched logos or off-target colors—these tools keep your look consistent everywhere. Visual content generation: Prepare to dazzle your audience …