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Nick Fineman

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In @wsj.com, Kimberley Kao covers Sam Altman's iris-scanning crypto project, World, launching in the U.S. The aim: verify real humans online in the age of AI bots.

May 1, 2025 at 2:13 PM

Nick Fineman

@thefineman.bsky.social

A person next to me just sneezed and yelled “bless me” before anyone could respond. Total insanity, no one knew what to do.

April 10, 2025 at 12:10 PM

Nick Fineman

@thefineman.bsky.social

Google AI Search Shift Leaves Website Makers Feeling ‘Betrayed’
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Google AI Search Shift Leaves Website Makers Feeling ‘Betrayed’

In March 2024, website owner Morgan McBride was posing for photos in her half-renovated kitchen for a Google ad celebrating the ways the search giant had helped her family’s business grow.

www.bloomberg.com

April 8, 2025 at 1:46 PM

Nick Fineman

@thefineman.bsky.social

43 percent of Americans say they support what the president has done during his first month in office, with 48 percent saying they oppose. Those who strongly oppose outnumber those who strongly support by 37 percent to 27 percent.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Many of Trump’s early actions are unpopular, Post-Ipsos poll finds

Reviews from Americans on President Donald Trump’s second term are mixed to negative, and 57 percent say he has exceeded his authority since taking office.

www.washingtonpost.com

February 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM

Nick Fineman

@thefineman.bsky.social

“Be kind” NYC

February 20, 2025 at 1:49 PM

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The Wall Street Journal

@wsj.com

Despite their ability to solve some of the world’s most complex math problems, AI chatbots regularly get basic facts wrong. Can they learn to say "I don't know"?

Why Do AI Chatbots Have Such a Hard Time Admitting ‘I Don’t Know’?

Hallucinations are the hottest problem in artificial intelligence, spurring companies and researchers to look for new solutions.

www.wsj.com

February 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Nick Fineman

@thefineman.bsky.social

Good Things This Week
2/2

Tortellini in brodo
Baby bouncers
Great grandmothers
UWS walks
Aunts and uncles
Last minute visits to Clay
Organization

February 3, 2025 at 2:31 AM

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MS NOW

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An Army official tells NBC News preliminary indications are there were three people on board the U.S. Army Blackhawk that collided with the American Airlines jet.

January 30, 2025 at 4:11 AM

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The Washington Post

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At least three U.S. soldiers were on the Black Hawk helicopter, a senior defense official said.

Maryland State Police divers are on the scene to help search the Potomac River, Gov. Wes Moore said late Wednesday night.

Follow the latest updates: www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

Live updates: American Airlines plane crashes with helicopter near Reagan National Airport

The Reagan National Airport closed after a helicopter and another aircraft collided nearby. D.C. officials say a small aircraft was reported down in the Potomac River.

www.washingtonpost.com

January 30, 2025 at 4:06 AM

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Reuters

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman called Chinese startup DeepSeek's R1 AI model ‘impressive,’ but emphasized that OpenAI believes greater computing power was key to their own success reut.rs/42qI3BD

OpenAI chief Altman says DeepSeek's R1 model 'impressive'

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman called Chinese startup DeepSeek's R1 AI model "impressive" on Monday, but emphasized that OpenAI believes greater computing power was key to their own success.

reut.rs

January 28, 2025 at 5:12 AM

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Lawrence Hurley

@lawrencehurley.bsky.social

This is pretty cool

www.reuters.com/graphics/VID...

Cozy video games can quell stress and anxiety.

Explore a charming town, meet quirky villagers, and take in the cozy vibes!

www.reuters.com

January 27, 2025 at 9:38 PM

Nick Fineman

@thefineman.bsky.social

True every time

January 27, 2025 at 2:46 AM

Nick Fineman

@thefineman.bsky.social

Started my career in the DC sports world - can’t put into words how much today means to Commanders fans and everyone who covers them. #RaiseHail

January 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM

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Leon Yin

@leonyin.org

NEW: Bloomberg reviewed +1K hours of YouTube vids from 9 popular streamers and podcasters who cater to American men. We analyzed 2 yrs of guests and transcripts to see how they discussed political topics and understand their role as a new mainstream info hub www.bloomberg.com/graphics/202...

January 22, 2025 at 3:37 PM

Nick Fineman

@thefineman.bsky.social

Good Things This Week
1/19

Tummy time
Jayden Daniels
AI agent modeling
Liz Banfield
Milano Market
Traitors/Boston Rob
Learning about new industries

January 20, 2025 at 4:44 AM

Nick Fineman

@thefineman.bsky.social

Commanders!!!

a man wearing a headband that says ' punched ' on it is smiling

ALT: a man wearing a headband that says ' punched ' on it is smiling

media.tenor.com

January 19, 2025 at 4:58 AM

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Carl Quintanilla

@carlquintanilla.bsky.social

".. Big companies are tightening remote-work policies, shrinking travel budgets and cutting back on benefits. .. the balance of power between employers and employees has shifted ..

".. bosses are back in command."

@wsj.com
www.wsj.com/economy/jobs...

Balance of Power Shifts Back Toward Bosses

With the labor market less tight, workers face return-to-office mandates, smaller bonuses, and no more pet sick days.

www.wsj.com

January 14, 2025 at 12:57 PM

Nick Fineman

@thefineman.bsky.social

Commanders

January 13, 2025 at 4:09 AM

Nick Fineman

@thefineman.bsky.social

Good Things This Week
1/12

Dr. Brown’s bottles
I Sodi
Eataly’s fish market
Washington Commanders
Supportive friends
Vin Sur Vingt
The Day of the Jackal

January 13, 2025 at 2:40 AM