Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is warning of the prevalence of artificial intelligence and human beings’ willingness to allow it to take over. Amodei says that if things continue on the current trajectory, AI will eliminate half of white collar jobs. A leading artificial intelligence executive is sounding the alarm over a potential “white-collar bloodbath” that could upend professions from law to finance, erasing up to half of entry-level jobs by 2030. Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, a Silicon Valley AI giant, warned in recent interviews that unless policymakers and businesses act swiftly, unemployment could soar to 10-20%, transforming the economy in ways few are…
Author: Tommy Grant
Few situations are more stressful than defending your home against intruders. In those moments, the last thing you want is to worry about whether your state will treat you like a criminal for protecting yourself. Some states get it right and make sure you’re in control of your home’s fate—not the intruder. So, what states have the right mix of favorable laws, local attitude, and natural advantages? Here’s a look at the best choices for anyone who wants to defend their property without hesitation. Texas No surprise here—Texas tops the list. When you think of a state that values individual…
Two foundational government pathways for the resettlement of Afghan allies and refugees would be terminated under executive branch plans shared with Congress last week.The U.S. State Department informed Congress in a May 29 congressional notification letter that it will close the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts office, which handles planning and logistics for the relocation of Afghans who qualify for Special Immigrant Visas, Immigrant Visas and the United States Refugee Assistant Program, or USRAP.“The Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts (CARE) Office will be eliminated and its functions will be realigned to the Afghanistan Affairs Office,” the letter read.The move, which…
Increases yield without increasing footprint. Plants that grow well vertically include strawberries, leafy greens, pole beans, and trailing herbs. Starter tip: Water from the top and let gravity help distribute moisture downward through each level. 6. Edible Cacti – They’re Not Just Decorative Did you know that there are certain species of cactus that are both pretty and edible? Some of these consumable succulents include: Aloe vera: While not used as food, aloe vera is good for treating scrapes and burns. Sea beans (salicornia): They can be boiled, fried, or raw and have protein, iodine, and calcium. Pitaya (dragon fruit):…
This article was originally published by Michael Snyder at The Economic Collapse Blog under the title: Traffic At U.S. Ports Has Absolutely Plummeted Compared To Last Year, And A New Crisis Threatens To Turn U.S. Relations With China Into A Massive Dumpster Fire Did you know that we just witnessed the largest decline in U.S. imports in the entire history of our nation last month? Unfortunately, things didn’t get any better this month. In fact, during the final week of May, imports at major ports on the West Coast are down by almost a third compared to last year. This…
Soldiers with the Hawaii-based 25th Infantry Division are in the midst of a training exercise with Philippine allies that has them pushing farther and striking deeper with the help of new drones.The 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, is forward deployed in the Philippines, training with the 7th Infantry Division of the Philippine Armed Forces as part of a Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center, or JPMRC, exercise.Maj. Gen. Marcus Evans, 25th Infantry Division commanding general, told Army Times on Monday that the most challenging part of the exercise so far has been the environmental factors. High temperatures and…
Congressional appropriators will unveil their first draft of the fiscal 2026 federal budget this week, with a House committee mark-up of planned funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs and military construction projects. The House Appropriations Committee’s initial work on next year’s budget will come before White House officials have unveiled their full federal spending request for fiscal 2026. Last month, officials presented lawmakers with a “skinny” budget roughly outlining funding request parameters for each department, but a more detailed budget plan is expected out in the coming weeks. But appropriators in recent weeks have expressed concerns about the long…
The United Kingdom will “dramatically” increase the production of weapons in the coming months. Is it preparing for a large conflagration, like a third world war? As part of a sweeping rearmament strategy, Defense Secretary John Healey has announced that the UK will invest $2 billion in new weapons factories. “The hard-fought lessons from [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine show a military is only as strong as the industry that stands behind it,” Healey said in a statement on Saturday, as quoted by RT. The move comes ahead of the publication of the government’s Strategic Defense Review…
He couldn’t recall how he had gotten there — all Douglas Hegdahl could remember was leaving behind his glasses in his bunk and going up to the top deck of the cruiser Canberra to watch the ship firing its guns off the Gulf of Tonkin.“I can’t tell you how I fell from my ship,” Hegdahl said after his release in 1969. “All I know is, I walked up on the deck. It was dark and they were firing, and the next thing I recall I was in the water.”Picked up by a North Vietnamese fishing boat after treading water for…
Looking for a new iron or piece of kit to enhance the one you already own? Check out these 7 new bits of guns and gear to grow your firearms wish list.The New Guns And Gear:Springfield Armory Kuna 9mm PistolSpringfield Armory just launched the Kuna, a roller-delayed 9mm PDW built for fast handling and rock-solid performance. Named after Croatia’s fierce pine marten, this pint-sized powerhouse features a rugged monolithic aluminum upper, a fixed 6-inch cold-hammer-forged barrel and fully ambidextrous controls. The roller-delayed system cuts recoil and muzzle rise for smooth, flat shooting. Add translucent 30-round mags, flip-up hybrid sights and…