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Anthropic, an A.I. Company, Urges Job Applicants Not to Use A.I.
Co-founder and CEO of Anthropic, Dario Amodei. Chesnot/Getty Images Anthropic, a rapidly rising OpenAI rival, is the company behind Claude, an A.I. assistant that cuts through grunt work, brainstorms...
This Stradivarius Could Become the Most Expensive Instrument Ever Sold at Auction
The Joachim-Ma Stradivarius has a high estimate of $18 million. Courtesy Sotheby's In two days, Sotheby’s will open bidding for the Joachim-Ma Stradivarius, an extraordinarily well-preserved example of an...
At Guadalajara Art Weekend, Open Studios Are the Biggest Draw
Ceramica Suro’s annual Comida celebration during ART WKND GDL. Tuna Unalan As the leading art fairs and art weeks have rapidly grown bigger, more overwhelming and increasingly homogenized, art...
NYC’s most rat-infested subway stops both in one neighborhood — but some riders not surprised: ‘You’ll see one’
Harlem has more vermin scurrying through its subway stations than any other neighborhood in the five boroughs, new data shows. Two subway stations in the neighborhood claimed the top...
Google’s A.I. Spending Spree Spooks Wall Street
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai speaks during the inauguration of a Google A.I. hub in Paris on Feb. 15, 2024. Alain Jocard/AFP via Getty Images Alphabet (GOOGL), the parent company...
Trump administration weigh adding Temu, Shein to forced labor list after imposing China tariffs
The Trump administration is weighing whether to add Temu and Shein to a forced labor list in a major blow to the Chinese fast-fashion giants, soon after President Trump...
Museum Director Mario R. Rossero On Andy Warhol, Community Engagement and Arts Education in Uncertain Times
“I always say there’s not only one Andy Warhol; rather, there is a specific Andy Warhol for each person,” Rossero told Observer. Courtesy Mario Rossero / The Andy Warhol...
From Sleep Detoxes to Longevity Retreats: The Best Wellness Resorts for Every Type of Traveler
8600 E Rockcliff Rd, Tucson, AZ 85750 With locations across the country, including Austin, Woodside, Lenox, Las Vegas, Fort Worth, and its Tucson flagship, Canyon Ranch is one of...
Kelly Ripa Breaks Down On ‘Live’ Over The Death Of Her Dog Chewie: “I Really Thought I Got It All Out”
Wednesday’s Live with Kelly and Mark began on a somber note, as Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa broke the news that their beloved dog, Chewie, died yesterday (Feb. 4)....
The Quiet Power of Presence: Amy Sherald at SFMOMA
An installation view of “Amy Sherald: American Sublime” at SFMOMA. Photo: Matthew Millman In SFMOMA’s “American Sublime,” Amy Sherald elevates portraiture through fifty luminous paintings that transform both canvas...
The Definitive Guide to Tulum’s Best Hotels
The dialogue around Tulum's transformation needs an update. Yes, the former fishing village has evolved beyond its 1990s identity as a counterculture haven. No, it hasn't become Cancún. That...
The Smartest Investment: How ‘Quality Jobs’ Drive Profits
Companies that invest in quality jobs—fair pay, employee ownership and workplace dignity—are unlocking engagement, productivity and long-term success. ObserverLabs The American workplace is in crisis. In 2024, Gallup’s State...