Wed, 09 Jul 2025 02:57:45 +0300 business - Vaihtoehtouutiset Vaihtoehtoinen näkökulma. https://vunet.net/ fi vaihtoehtouutiset@gmail.com Godfather of AI Warns: Humanity Faces Existential Threat from Artificial Intelligence https://vunet.net/business/godfather_of_ai_warns_humanity_faces_existential_threat_from_artificial_intelligence-14.html Economic Trends June 30, 2025 Jorma Erkkilä Geoffrey Hinton, often called the Godfather of AI, is considered one of the most influential figures in the development of artificial intelligence. This British Canadian cognitive and computer scientist is a pioneer of neural networks and the founder... Wed, 02 Jul 2025 17:46:08 +0300 The Wall Street Journal News Digest: Iran Situation, U.S. Domestic Politics, and Economic News https://vunet.net/business/the_wall_street_journal_news_digest_iran_situation_u_s_domestic_politics_and_economic_news-13.html Geopolitics and Iran s Nuclear Program According to a U.S. announcement, strikes have been conducted against Iranian nuclear facilities, including Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, causing significant damage. The Pentagon states these targets represent the core of Iran s nuclear program. Iran has indic... Sun, 22 Jun 2025 17:23:50 +0300 OpenAI CEO: AI May Have Already Surpassed Human Intelligence https://vunet.net/business/openai_ceo_ai_may_have_already_surpassed_human_intelligence-12.html Sam Altman s, OpenAI s CEO, recent statement suggesting that artificial intelligence may have already surpassed human intelligence offers a significant perspective on the investment world. While robots walking the streets and constant AI conversations aren t yet commonplace, Altman believes that AI ... Thu, 12 Jun 2025 21:16:15 +0300 The 7.2 trillion U.S. budget raises concerns among the house representative - The House https://vunet.net/business/the_7_2_trillion_u_s_budget_raises_concerns_among_the_house_representative_the_house-11.html Rep. Roy s Budget Critique and the Looming U.S. Economic Outlook The U.S. economic policy debate has once again intensified, with Representative Roy taking a firm stance on the nation s budget evolution. He highlights that the budget, which stood at approximately 3.6 trillion a decade ago, has no... Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:26:32 +0300 Cold War Without Gunpowder: Is Russia Still a Real Enemy in the Context of World War III? https://vunet.net/business/cold_war_without_gunpowder_is_russia_still_a_real_enemy_in_the_context_of_world_war_iii-10.html Summary: While there is a clear strategic tension between Russia and the West, the current geopolitical landscape points more towards a managed and limited tension than an actual slide towards World War III. Russia despite its resource and infrastructure deficiencies strives to maintain its grea... Sat, 07 Jun 2025 21:07:26 +0300 Computers Rebelling! OpenAI s Latest Artificial Intelligence Refused To Shutdown https://vunet.net/business/computers_rebelling_openai_s_latest_artificial_intelligence_refused_to_shutdown-9.html San Francisco, CA In a development raising questions about the evolving autonomy of artificial intelligence, a recent study by AI safety firm Palisade Research reveals that some of OpenAI s most advanced models, including o3 and o4 mini, occasionally defy explicit shutdown instructions and even sa... Sat, 31 May 2025 12:20:57 +0300 Trump s Tariffs Exceed 22 Billion in May, Fueling Trade Policy and Tax Debate https://vunet.net/business/trump_s_tariffs_exceed_22_billion_in_may_fueling_trade_policy_and_tax_debate-8.html Thu, 29 May 2025 18:30:00 EEST Tariffs imposed by the Trump administration generated a record 22.3 billion in May, significantly surpassing April s sum of 17.4 billion. This record amount has reignited discussions surrounding the United States trade strategy and fiscal vision. According to the ... Thu, 29 May 2025 18:33:15 +0300 The Volatility and Imperfection of Human Memory https://vunet.net/business/the_volatility_and_imperfection_of_human_memory-7.html Human memory is a complex and often deceptive system that leaves us wondering about its inconsistencies. Memory gaps and even complete blackouts are experiences that raise questions about the reliability of our recollections. There are several scientific explanations for memory s volatility that e... Mon, 26 May 2025 21:28:54 +0300 Machines Cannot Control Our Consciousness But Technological Progress Raises Questions https://vunet.net/business/machines_cannot_control_our_consciousness_but_technological_progress_raises_questions-6.html Mon, 26 May 2025 12:15:53 EEST Although the development of brain computer interfaces BCIs has advanced significantly, we are still far from actual mind control. So says American neuroscientist R. Douglas Fields, who serves as a lead researcher at the National Institutes of Health. According to F... Mon, 26 May 2025 12:22:20 +0300 DeepSeek-R2: China s Alleged AI Leap Sparks Global Shockwaves https://vunet.net/business/deepseek_r2_chinas_alleged_ai_leap_sparks_global_shockwaves-5.html May 22, 2025 By Willow Tohi China s DeepSeek R2 artificial intelligence system has reportedly achieved capabilities that defy current Western understanding claims that have sent shockwaves through the global tech community and reignited concerns over an escalating AI arms race. A New Kind of ... Mon, 26 May 2025 08:11:39 +0300 OpenAI s Anticipated AI Device: A Glimpse into the Future https://vunet.net/business/openai_s_anticipated_ai_device_a_glimpse_into_the_future-4.html OpenAI is poised to make its biggest move yet with the acquisition of io, a startup founded by former Apple designer Jonathan Ive, for 6.5 billion. This landmark deal, pending regulatory approval and expected to close in summer 2025, could usher in a new era of AI integration into daily life. Op... Mon, 26 May 2025 07:42:27 +0300 An Independent Economic Perspective: The Dollar s Diminishing Value https://vunet.net/business/an_independent_economic_perspective_the_dollar_s_diminishing_value-3.html In a recent interview with Todd Sachs of Sachs Realty, economic commentator Peter Schiff presented a critical assessment of the American economy, attributing its imbalances to the Federal Reserve and flawed government policies. He challenged popular political solutions like tariffs, warning of the d... Sun, 25 May 2025 15:55:03 +0300 House Passes Trump s Big, Beautiful Bill, Setting Stage for Senate Showdown https://vunet.net/business/house_passes_trump_s_big_beautiful_bill__setting_stage_for_senate_showdown-2.html The House of Representatives narrowly passed President Trump s Big, Beautiful Bill by a vote of 215 214, amidst significant GOP infighting and strong Democratic opposition. Key provisions of the bill include tax cuts, a 4 trillion debt ceiling increase, and restrictions on Medicaid and SNAP, alon... Sun, 25 May 2025 10:09:16 +0300 Reconceptualizing Trade: How Trump Tariffs Are Driving U.S. Manufacturing Reshoring https://vunet.net/business/reconceptualizing_trade_how_trump_tariffs_are_driving_u_s_manufacturing_reshoring-1.html The aggressive tariff policies enacted by President Donald Trump are fundamentally reshaping global trade, leading to a significant surge in U.S. companies relocating manufacturing operations back to America or shifting to domestic suppliers. This movement, often referred to as reshoring, reflects... Sun, 25 May 2025 09:45:24 +0300 Peter Schiff: US Economy on a Monetary Heroin Binge https://vunet.net/business/peter_schiff_us_economy_on_a_monetary_heroin_binge-0.html Noted economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff has once again issued stark warnings about the trajectory of the US economy, arguing that the Federal Reserve s monetary policies have created a dangerous addiction. In a recent analysis published on SchiffGold.com and discussed on SchiffRadio.com, titl... Sat, 24 May 2025 15:19:51 +0300