Today, MIT released the results of a global survey on the moral and ethical decisions that autonomous vehicles should be programmed to make. The survey reveals that general preferences include prioritizing human lives over animals, younger and healthier people over the elderly and saving more lives over fewer lives. People also preferred to spare bystanders […]
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Restoration Hardware tumbles after saying it’ll prioritize earnings over revenues (RH)
AP Restoration Hardware reported earnings that beat on profits but missed on sales. The high-end furniture retailer said it will prioritize earnings over revenues. Shares are down more than 10%. Watch Restoration Hardware trade in real-time here. Restoration Hardware shares are down more than 10% Wednesday after the high-end furniture retailer delivered earnings that beat on […]
Facebook will prioritize removing fake news that incites violence
During a recent congressional hearing, Facebook showed that its policies could use a bit of work when it comes to addressing posts threatening violence. Now, the tech giant has finally taken steps to combat that particular issue, announcing a policy change that will allow it to take down fake news posts that incite violence and […]
How to Prioritize Right in 10 Minutes and Work 10X Faster
Today is your lucky day, as I’m going to reveal to you how I helped my team get more things done in less time through the power of correct prioritization. A few minutes spent reading this article could literally save you thousands of hours over the long term. So, let’s get started. Everyone of my […]
Elon Musk's Boring Company will prioritize pedestrians over cars
While we ponder the state of hyperloop tunnel transportation, Elon Musk just updated the plan for The Boring Company. The tech exec tweeted out a new concept video that focuses on a shuttle instead of cars. The shuttle (seen briefly in the first Boring Company video) is intended to carry people and bikes, and Musk […]
Elon Musk says The Boring Company’s Loop will prioritize pedestrians, cyclists
Enlarge (credit: The Boring Company) Elon Musk started The Boring Company in late 2016 because he was frustrated by sitting in his car in Los Angeles traffic. A system of tunnels, he reasoned, would alleviate certain traffic choke points. The idea turned into reality throughout 2017, as Musk tore up the parking lot outside of […]
Elon Musk’s Boring Company to prioritize pedestrians over cars
While we ponder the state of hyperloop tunnel transportation, Elon Musk just updated the plan for The Boring Company. The tech exec tweeted out a new concept video that focuses on a shuttle instead of cars. The shuttle (seen briefly in the first Boring Company video) is intended to carry people and bikes, and Musk […]
Facebook’s News Feed will soon prioritize stories that are trustworthy, informative, or local
Facebook today announced that its News Feed will soon give priority to trustworthy news outlets. The gauge for what Facebook considers high-quality news will come in part from a survey of Facebook users to determine which news outlets they find most trustworthy. Local news and news outlets that Facebook users deem informative will also be given […]
India plans to prioritize electric vehicles over hybrids
(Reuters) — India’s most influential government think-tank has recommended lowering taxes and interest rates for loans on electric vehicles, while capping sales of conventional cars, signalling a dramatic shift in policy in one of the world’s fastest growing auto markets. A draft of the 90-page blueprint, seen by Reuters, also suggests the government opens a […]
How to Prioritize Your Oscar Week Movie-Cramming
Holy crap, the Oscars are like a week and a half away. Do they always sneak up this quickly? Well, yes, they kind of do — that is to say, compared with the six-month-long Bataan death march that is “awards season,” yes, the five to six weeks between the announcement of the Academy Award nominations and […]