Saying ‘Thank You’ to ChatGPT Costs Millions in Electricity

It costs millions of dollars to be polite to AI. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed last week that OpenAI’s electricity bill is “tens of millions of dollars” higher due to people being polite to ChatGPT. Last week, an X user posted: “I wonder how much money OpenAI has lost in electricity costs from people saying…

George Kamel: Don’t Put Your Small Business in a Hole (The Shady Side of MCAs)

If you’re starting a small business, or own a business but have run into some money trouble, you might be tempted to take out a merchant cash advance (MCA). Sure, these are a quick way to get funding in an emergency, but they’re a terrible idea for business owners. I would never recommend going into…

Harvard sues Trump over US federal funding cuts

Demonstrators with signs stand around the John Harvard Statue in Harvard Yard after a rally was held against President Donald Trump’s attacks on Harvard University at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts on April 17, 2025. — Photo by Agence France-Presse Harvard sued United States President Donald Trump’s administration Monday in a sharp escalation of the…

Arrow McLaren unveils special liveries for the Indianapolis 500

One of the greatest events in all of motorsport is just a few weeks away: The 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500. On Monday Arrow McLaren unveiled their special liveries for their three full-time drivers — Pato O’Ward, Nolan Siegel, and Christian Lundgaard — that will match that of NASCAR driver Kyle Larson, who is…

Driving Sustainability Forward: The Power of Innovative Partnerships

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, sustainability is more than a buzzword; it’s a critical component of corporate strategy and a key driver of innovation. CEOs almost universally believe that it’s their responsibility to make their businesses more sustainable.[i] At Cisco, we are committed to leading the charge towards a more sustainable future by harnessing…

Google Parent Alphabet’s Topline Can Withstand Pressure In Uncertain Macro Scenario Compared To Peers: Analyst – Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL)

BofA Securities analyst Justin Post maintained a Buy rating on Alphabet Inc GOOG GOOGL with a price forecast of $185 on Monday. Google kicks off Online advertising earnings season on April 24. With tough comps & tariff uncertainty, Post recently lowered his 2025 forecast. The analyst projects first-quarter revenue and GAAP EPS of $74.1 billion…

CDC injury prevention team faced major cuts, putting critical work at risk : Shots

Federal layoffs affected teams at CDC that research injuries — including car crashes — to understand how to prevent them. Car crashes are the second leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 12. Kyle Mazza/Anadolu/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kyle Mazza/Anadolu/Getty Images Before they were fired, staff at the Centers for Disease…

7 Things You Can Do At 50 To Ensure You Can Retire With Dignity

Image by Aaron Burden Turning 50 is a milestone. It’s not quite “senior,” but it’s far enough along in adulthood that retirement suddenly feels closer than ever. For many, it’s the decade when reality sets in and the window for making impactful financial decisions starts to narrow. But rather than panicking, this is the perfect…

Triple-I Blog | BRIC Funding Loss Underscores Needfor Collective Actionon Climate Resilience

The Trump Administration’s unwinding of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program and cancellation of all BRIC applications from fiscal years 2020-2023 reinforce the need for collaboration among state and local government and private-sector stakeholders in climate resilience investment. Congress established BRIC through the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 to ensure a stable…