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Beijing backs brain implant push to rival Elon Musk’s Neuralink

Beijing backs brain implant push to rival Elon Musk’s Neuralink

Looser regulation and new investment are helping groups such as NeuroXess accelerate trials of ‘brain-computer interfaces’

JPMorgan plans branch opening spree as peers bet on in-person banking

JPMorgan plans branch opening spree as peers bet on in-person banking

Push by US lenders to open new physical locations reflects competition for customers’ deposits

It’s Gavin Newsom’s show for now

It’s Gavin Newsom’s show for now

But America’s Democratic voters will be a much tougher sell for the California governor than foreigners

Maternity care is broken. Who can fix it?

Maternity care is broken. Who can fix it?

Giving birth is getting riskier, midwives are stretched to exhaustion and families must navigate a lottery of care

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Editor's picks Wednesday 18th February
Beijing backs brain implant push to rival Elon Musk’s Neuralink

Beijing backs brain implant push to rival Elon Musk’s Neuralink

Looser regulation and new investment are helping groups such as NeuroXess accelerate trials of ‘brain-computer interfaces’

JPMorgan plans branch opening spree as peers bet on in-person banking

JPMorgan plans branch opening spree as peers bet on in-person banking

Push by US lenders to open new physical locations reflects competition for customers’ deposits

It’s Gavin Newsom’s show for now

It’s Gavin Newsom’s show for now

But America’s Democratic voters will be a much tougher sell for the California governor than foreigners

Maternity care is broken. Who can fix it?

Maternity care is broken. Who can fix it?

Giving birth is getting riskier, midwives are stretched to exhaustion and families must navigate a lottery of care

Donald Trump’s AI push fuels revolt in Maga heartlands

Donald Trump’s AI push fuels revolt in Maga heartlands

Republicans fear backlash against White House agenda could undermine support in this year’s midterm elections

Perplexity drops advertising as it warns it will hurt trust in AI

Perplexity drops advertising as it warns it will hurt trust in AI

Leading start-ups have recently embraced sponsors as they search for revenue

HR teams are drowning in slop grievances

HR teams are drowning in slop grievances

Employees can now effortlessly create complaints using AI, leaving firms with the time-consuming job of responding

So you lift weights. Should they be heavier?

So you lift weights. Should they be heavier?

The experts weigh in

Editor's picks Wednesday 18th February
Beijing backs brain implant push to rival Elon Musk’s Neuralink

Beijing backs brain implant push to rival Elon Musk’s Neuralink

Looser regulation and new investment are helping groups such as NeuroXess accelerate trials of ‘brain-computer interfaces’

JPMorgan plans branch opening spree as peers bet on in-person banking

JPMorgan plans branch opening spree as peers bet on in-person banking

Push by US lenders to open new physical locations reflects competition for customers’ deposits

It’s Gavin Newsom’s show for now

It’s Gavin Newsom’s show for now

But America’s Democratic voters will be a much tougher sell for the California governor than foreigners

Maternity care is broken. Who can fix it?

Maternity care is broken. Who can fix it?

Giving birth is getting riskier, midwives are stretched to exhaustion and families must navigate a lottery of care

Donald Trump’s AI push fuels revolt in Maga heartlands

Donald Trump’s AI push fuels revolt in Maga heartlands

Republicans fear backlash against White House agenda could undermine support in this year’s midterm elections

Perplexity drops advertising as it warns it will hurt trust in AI

Perplexity drops advertising as it warns it will hurt trust in AI

Leading start-ups have recently embraced sponsors as they search for revenue

HR teams are drowning in slop grievances

HR teams are drowning in slop grievances

Employees can now effortlessly create complaints using AI, leaving firms with the time-consuming job of responding

So you lift weights. Should they be heavier?

So you lift weights. Should they be heavier?

The experts weigh in

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Wednesday 18th February
Beijing backs brain implant push to rival Elon Musk’s Neuralink
01

Beijing backs brain implant push to rival Elon Musk’s Neuralink

Looser regulation and new investment are helping groups such as NeuroXess accelerate trials of ‘brain-computer interfaces’

JPMorgan plans branch opening spree as peers bet on in-person banking
02

JPMorgan plans branch opening spree as peers bet on in-person banking

Push by US lenders to open new physical locations reflects competition for customers’ deposits

It’s Gavin Newsom’s show for now
03

It’s Gavin Newsom’s show for now

But America’s Democratic voters will be a much tougher sell for the California governor than foreigners

Maternity care is broken. Who can fix it?
04

Maternity care is broken. Who can fix it?

Giving birth is getting riskier, midwives are stretched to exhaustion and families must navigate a lottery of care

Donald Trump’s AI push fuels revolt in Maga heartlands
05

Donald Trump’s AI push fuels revolt in Maga heartlands

Republicans fear backlash against White House agenda could undermine support in this year’s midterm elections

Perplexity drops advertising as it warns it will hurt trust in AI
06

Perplexity drops advertising as it warns it will hurt trust in AI

Leading start-ups have recently embraced sponsors as they search for revenue

HR teams are drowning in slop grievances
07

HR teams are drowning in slop grievances

Employees can now effortlessly create complaints using AI, leaving firms with the time-consuming job of responding

So you lift weights. Should they be heavier?
08

So you lift weights. Should they be heavier?

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Wednesday 18th February
Beijing backs brain implant push to rival Elon Musk’s Neuralink
01

Beijing backs brain implant push to rival Elon Musk’s Neuralink

Looser regulation and new investment are helping groups such as NeuroXess accelerate trials of ‘brain-computer interfaces’

JPMorgan plans branch opening spree as peers bet on in-person banking
02

JPMorgan plans branch opening spree as peers bet on in-person banking

Push by US lenders to open new physical locations reflects competition for customers’ deposits

It’s Gavin Newsom’s show for now
03

It’s Gavin Newsom’s show for now

But America’s Democratic voters will be a much tougher sell for the California governor than foreigners

Maternity care is broken. Who can fix it?
04

Maternity care is broken. Who can fix it?

Giving birth is getting riskier, midwives are stretched to exhaustion and families must navigate a lottery of care

Donald Trump’s AI push fuels revolt in Maga heartlands
05

Donald Trump’s AI push fuels revolt in Maga heartlands

Republicans fear backlash against White House agenda could undermine support in this year’s midterm elections

Perplexity drops advertising as it warns it will hurt trust in AI
06

Perplexity drops advertising as it warns it will hurt trust in AI

Leading start-ups have recently embraced sponsors as they search for revenue

HR teams are drowning in slop grievances
07

HR teams are drowning in slop grievances

Employees can now effortlessly create complaints using AI, leaving firms with the time-consuming job of responding

So you lift weights. Should they be heavier?
08

So you lift weights. Should they be heavier?

The experts weigh in

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