United Nations: Parts of the Internet are turning into “toxic waste dumps” of hate

United nations — “Many parts of the Internet have become toxic dumping grounds for hate and vicious lies,” warned the UN Secretary-General on the Day to Remember the Victims of the Holocaust, and urgently appealed for barriers to be put in place against hate speech. Secretary-General António Guterres said on Friday that anti-Semitism is everywhere … Read more

I spoke to a financial advisor who was “very interested in talking about himself and his finances”. Should I run for the hills?

How can I be sure that I find a counselor who cares about me and my situation? Getty Images Question: I need a financial planner, as I am looking to review my current financial situation and goals. The last person I spoke to was more interested in talking about himself and his finances, which wasn’t … Read more

I am 60 years old and planning to retire in March. I have $113k in my 401(k) and no other savings, but I will be getting an early retirement package with 9 months salary. Should I get a professional to help me?

Question: I am accepting an early retirement offer from a long term employer of 24 years. In March 2023, I will retire and receive nine months’ salary on top of my benefits. During this time I will be looking for another job of 30-40 hours per week. I would like to do this in order … Read more

CIOs deal with opposition to AI launches

Corporate technology leaders are having to work towards corporate support for AI after years of mixed results and confusion about what the technology can actually do. Organizations’ overall adoption of AI has tripled since 2019 as algorithms have grown in size and sophistication, according to the international data firm. Still, some executives worry that technology … Read more

The Democrat voted for the president of Pennsylvania and disappointed the hopes of the Republican Party | National

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (AP) — A Democrat who promised to govern as an independent was elected speaker of the narrowly divided Pennsylvania House of Representatives in a surprise move Tuesday on the strength of every Democrat and more than a dozen Republican votes. Representative Mark Rousey was elected president by a vote of 115-85 after the … Read more