Schrodinger's Economics
databasecowgirl writes: Commenting in The Times on the absurdity of Meta's copyright infringement claims, Caitlin Moran defines Schrodinger's economics: where a company is both [one of] the most valuable on the planet yet also too poor to pay for the materials it profits from.
Ultimately "move fast and break things" means breaking other people's things. Or, possibly worse, going full 'The Talented Mr Ripley': slowly feeling so entitled to the things you are enamored of that you end up clubbing out the brains of your beloved in a boat.
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Today Programme listeners call out tension between Emma Barnett and Nick Robinson on their first show together since 'clashing egos' row
Emma Barnett, 61, and Nick Robinson, 61, tried to pretend it was business as usual, but Radio 4 listeners were less than convinced, noting an icy air between the pair on Thursday morning.
Why has Trump slapped tariffs on the rest of the world - and how will it affect me? Everything you need to know about Donald's trade war and how it could play out
On Wednesday night, Donald Trump announced a sweeping range of tariff measures on foreign imports in what he called America's 'declaration of economic independence'.
Woman killed by drink-driving motorcyclist who was double the speed limit in Loughton
The motorcyclist will spend more than a decade behind bars
'Heartbroken' Harry as charity faces probe: Prince accuses Sentebale chair of telling 'blatant lies' as charity commission opens investigation after accusations of 'bullying'
The Charity Commission said it has opened a case into 'concerns raised' about the Sentebale charity, which the Duke of Sussex quit as patron of last week.
The ultimate guide to the best Sunday roasts across Britain that you MUST try - does your favourite make the list? By top travel expert SIMON HEPTINSTALL
We should treasure our Sunday roast tradition - it's one of Britain's few world-famous gourmet specialities. Here are 76 of the best to be enjoyed in a communal and celebratory atmosphere.
Celebrity Big Brother star Mickey Rourke's eye-watering salary for ITV stint revealed amid fears actor could quit series
The 80s action star, 72, was the final star to sign up for the hotly-anticipated reality TV show, which is coming to screens on April 7 for just over two weeks until April 25.
Russian state media falls for April Fool's joke claiming Britain will build aircraft carrier called HMS Prince Andrew which can carry 'infinity' jets
Russian channel RT ran the article headlined 'Britain to expand navy due to Russian "threat", following a satirical report by an online military news site.
Gen Z aren't lazy, they're masters of 'justified effort management', says Oxford professor
Katrien Devolder, a professor of applied ethics, said that many older people are workaholics and Gen Z instead chooses to make 'strategic choices about their energy'.
Scientists finally reveal if Tunnock's Teacakes are fit to fly 60 years after they were banned by RAF for exploding in cockpit
The RAF Centre of Aerospace Medicine in Henlow, Bedfordshire, lifted the treats to 8,000ft inside an altitude chamber normally used in the training of new jet pilots.
Revealed: Meghan Markle's As Ever online shop is run by 'truly awful' US web firm accused of flogging items that never existed - as duchess faces claims of using 'marketing ploy' to boost sales and harvest data
The Duchess of Sussex 's As Ever range went on sale in the US yesterday and she was celebrating when they sold out within half an hour of going live.
Mediatek wants to make Chromebooks more like Copilot+ PCs
Arm-based silicon to help Google hardware muscle in on territory of Microsoft's own Arm-based PCs
MediaTek is bringing out a new chip for Chromebooks that blurs the boundary with Copilot+ PCs, sporting an 8-core CPU cluster and a neural processing unit (NPU) rated at 50 TOPS.…
Boy, five, dies after drinking mother's apple juice that was 'laced with meth'
Heather Opsincs, 37, was arrested and charged with aggravated manslaughter after her five-year-old son ingested apple juice containing methamphetamine and died.
Microsoft Pulls Back on Data Centers From Chicago To Jakarta
Microsoft has pulled back on data center projects around the world, suggesting the company is taking a harder look at its plans to build the server farms powering artificial intelligence and the cloud. From a report: The software company has recently halted talks for, or delayed development of, sites in Indonesia, the UK, Australia, Illinois, North Dakota and Wisconsin, according to people familiar with the situation. Microsoft is widely seen as a leader in commercializing AI services, largely thanks to its close partnership with OpenAI. Investors closely track Microsoft's spending plans to get a sense of long-term customer demand for cloud and AI services.
It's hard to know how much of the company's data center pullback reflects expectations of diminished demand versus temporary construction challenges, such as shortages of power and building materials. Some investors have interpreted signs of retrenchment as an indication that projected purchases of AI services don't justify Microsoft's massive outlays on server farms. Those concerns have weighed on global tech stocks in recent weeks, particularly chipmakers like Nvidia which suck up a significant share of data center budgets.
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Could you have a 90s toy worth £60,000 in your house somewhere? Brits urged to check for four popular toys that could be sitting in your attic
Brits have been urged to search their homes for popular toys which could now be worth up to £60,000
Woman, 42, told she may 'never walk again' after cut-price weight loss surgery in Turkish clinic
A Salford grandmother paid a greater price for a budget weight-loss operation than she expected becoming paralysed a few months after going under the knife in Turkey.
Basildon Miniature Railway to relaunch next month after five years of being abandoned and overgrown
The new manager was previously involved in the railway back when it launched in the 1980s
The ruins that could prove the Bible was TRUE: Bombshell find at 'Armageddon' vindicates the holy book's account, archaeologists claim
A grisly Bible story about an ancestor of Jesus may be true, jaw-dropping new evidence from a site dubbed 'Armageddon' suggests.
Urgent warning after 'booby-trapped' dog treats at beauty spot leave beloved pet needing emergency surgery
Jack Russell Enfys, which means Rainbow in Welsh, was rushed to vets after the 'terrifying ordeal' in Castle Meadows, South Wales, left her needing an emergency operation.
I make nearly £500,000 a year as a 'benefits influencer'. I show followers how to cheat the welfare system and get as much cash as possible from taxpayers - I'll NEVER get a proper job
Whitney Ainscough says she doesn't care about the hate she gets online for showing off how she exploited the benefits system for maximum gain.