Masters of the Machine: The A.I. Leaders With Power, Influence, Capital and Vision
The future of artificial intelligence isn’t just being built in research labs—it’s being shaped by a small circle of power players who control the capital, strategy and vision of the industry’s biggest breakthroughs. From tech executives to investors and policy architects, these leaders are determining what A.I. becomes, what it prioritizes and how it impacts society. Meet the movers who are deciding the direction of the world’s most transformative technology.
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Coco Fusco’s New Public Project Brings the History of New York’s Migrants to the Streets
By juxtaposing historical images with contemporary photographs, Fusco challenges the narrative that migrants are a destabilizing force in the city’s fabric.
How Artist Brendan Fernandes Is Decolonizing Architecture Without Tearing It Down
“For me, it is not about dismantling a system or structure in a physical sense but finding growth to rebuild within what already exists.”
NSU Art Museum Director Bonnie Clearwater On the Gift of ‘Surrounded Islands’
It put Miami on the art world’s map and elevated Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s global renown.
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At Venice’s Belmond Hotel Cipriani, Chef Vania Ghedini’s Menu Is a Taste of Italy
For me, when someone comes to order, it’s like they’re coming to my home,” chef Vania Ghedini tells Observer. “I think of it like when the grandchildren come home, and the grandmother just wants to feed them.”
The Fall Escapes Just a Short Road Trip from Los Angeles
Escaping the coastal hustle and bustle of L.A. can be accomplished in under three hours, whether you’re looking for charming mountain towns like Big Bear and Idyllwild or vast desert retreats like Joshua Tree.
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A.I.’s Sweep Reignites Debate Over Whether It’s Time to Modernize the Nobel Prizes
A.I.-focused researchers have already won two of the prestigious Nobel Prizes this year.
Honda Executives Dish Out on Measured Electric Vehicle Plans at Rare Meeting
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How Will A.I. Regulation Move Forward in the US After California’s SB 1047 Veto?
California’s latest A.I. bill is null and void, but efforts to regulate A.I. are still moving forward.
Melinda French Gates Launches a $250M Open Call to Bolster Women’s Health
The philanthropist plans to dole out millions to organizations working to improve the physical and mental health of women.
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China’s stimulus package is a strong monetary response, but fails to address structural issues.
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BFI London Film Festival Premiere: Steve McQueen’s ‘Blitz’
Steve McQueen—a director who understands we can only look forward by looking back—gives us a new lens through which to examine WWII in this masterful film.
‘The Listeners’ Offers a Chilling Take On Disillusionment and American Despair
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Masters of the Machine: The A.I. Leaders With Power, Influence, Capital and Vision
The future of artificial intelligence isn’t just being built in research labs—it’s being shaped by a small circle of power players who control the capital, strategy and vision of the industry’s biggest breakthroughs. From tech executives to investors and policy architects, these leaders are determining what A.I. becomes, what it prioritizes and how it impacts society. Meet the movers who are deciding the direction of the world’s most transformative technology.
The Most Powerful Public Relations Firms—And the People Behind Them
The most powerful people in PR today know that “public relations” is just a fraction of what it takes to succeed in 2024. They understand how and why the game is changing. They embrace technology and data creatively to engage and inspire new audiences. They grow with their clients, retaining big, established accounts for decades while recruiting and/or building the Next Big Thing. They are role models for the next generation of PR hopefuls, not just for their success but for their commitment to improving and diversifying their industry. They are champions of the greatest stories ever told—and the ones we can’t wait to hear.
The Top PR Firms for Crisis & Reputation Management
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Despite strong competition from nine impressive challengers, Colorado Botanicals tops our list of the best CBD companies to buy from in 2024.
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The artist’s rhetoric of literality and resistance to obfuscating the viewer won’t explain away the obviousness of “Social Media,” but they’re not meant to.
Rirkrit Tiravanija’s Latest Show in London Tackles Disillusionment and Political Polarization
“It seems that at this moment in the world inundated with “social” media, we have become less sociable.”
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The shows opening this week have themes ranging from political critique and surrealist mysticism to deeply personal explorations of human emotion.
Albert Oehlen in Beijing: A Jazz Improvisation of Color
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Mastering the Fall 2024 Art Fair Circuit: A Collector’s Guide
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‘Godfather of A.I.’ Geoffrey Hinton Wins the Nobel Prize in Physics
The acclaimed A.I. researcher is now a Nobel Prize laureate.
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FLAG Art Foundation’s Glenn Fuhrman On Partnering With the Parrish Art Museum
The FLAG Art Foundation launched FRESH PAINT last summer, expanding its focus to showcase works by both emerging and established artists.
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A game and well-chosen gang of actors must rescue moments of truth from a cheesy script in this nostalgia drenched look at the first days of SNL.
Painter Luke Agada Is Pushing the Boundaries of Representation
“By refusing the structuralist comfort of definitive meaning, I hope to leave space for the audience to confront their own assumptions about identity, migration and shared space.”
The State of the Art Market: Signals from the Recent Auctions in New York and Hong Kong
While bidding has been more cautious across auctions, Hong Kong’s results suggest there’s room for surprises and stronger momentum, especially for ultra-contemporary works.
Why Everyday Weather, Not Billion-Dollar Disasters, Impacts Businesses Most
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‘Indra’s Net’ Fills New York’s Park Avenue Armory With Sound and Beauty
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The Best Elevated Mediterranean Restaurants in L.A.
From a Santorini-esque eatery in Malibu to a Middle Eastern establishment with the most stunning patio in Hollywood.
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Hulu’s first Spanish-language series boasts Gael García Bernal and Diego Luna, but they’re stuck with a bizarrely bad story.
End of an Era: Goodbye, Rubin!
Founded by Donald and Shelley Rubin to showcase classic and contemporary Himalayan art, the Rubin Museum of Art was more than just a repository for artifacts.