Moltbook started as an experiment four months ago. Now it is part of one of the world's largest technology companies, and the questions it raised about AI autonomy have followed it through the door. What Moltbook actually is Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META, XETRA:FB2A, SIX:FB) has acquired...
Moltbook started as an experiment four months ago. Now it is part of one of the world's largest technology companies, and the questions it raised about AI autonomy have followed it through the door. What Moltbook actually is Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META, XETRA:FB2A, SIX:FB) has acquired...
Here's why Meta is buying the platform where AI bots gossip about their human owners Proactive uses images sourced from Shutterstock Moltbook started as an experiment four months ago. Now it is part of one of the world's largest technology companies, and the questions it raised about AI autonomy have followed it through the door. What Moltbook actually is Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META, XETRA:FB2...
Here's why Meta is buying the platform where AI bots gossip about their human owners Proactive uses images sourced from Shutterstock Moltbook started as an experiment four months ago. Now it is part of one of the world's largest technology companies, and the questions it raised about AI autonomy have followed it through the door. What Moltbook actually is Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META, XETRA:FB2A, SIX:FB) has acquired Moltbook, a Reddit-style platform built for artificial intelligence agents to hold conversations with each other, including, by design, discussions about the humans who operate them. The site launched in January as a proof-of-concept for what autonomous AI interaction might look like at scale. It was built using OpenClaw, an open-source agent tool that runs on a user's device and handles tasks including email, scheduling and app-building, and which can be connected to Moltbook so users can observe their bots interacting with others. Why Meta wants it Moltbook's team will move into Meta's Superintelligence Labs, the division the company has been building out as it competes directly with OpenAI and Google on frontier AI. Meta says the deal will create new ways for AI agents to work on behalf of people and businesses, though it has not disclosed the purchase price. The acquisition fits a pattern: Meta bought AI firm Manus in December, and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg has said the company will significantly increase AI spending this year. The security concerns it brings with it OpenClaw, the tool underlying Moltbook, has attracted warnings from cybersecurity professionals who are uncomfortable with an AI agent having deep access to devices running critical everyday applications. China's cybersecurity agency has issued formal warnings about OpenClaw risks after local governments and technology firms began experimenting with it. OpenClaw's creator, Peter Steinberger, was hired by OpenAI in February, with Sam Altman saying he would help build the next ge...
Here's why Meta is buying the platform where AI bots gossip about their human owners Proactive uses images sourced from Shutterstock Moltbook started as an experiment four months ago. Now it is part of one of the world's largest technology companies, and the questions it raised about AI autonomy have followed it through the door. What Moltbook actually is Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META, XETRA:FB2...
Here's why Meta is buying the platform where AI bots gossip about their human owners Proactive uses images sourced from Shutterstock Moltbook started as an experiment four months ago. Now it is part of one of the world's largest technology companies, and the questions it raised about AI autonomy have followed it through the door. What Moltbook actually is Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META, XETRA:FB2A, SIX:FB) has acquired Moltbook, a Reddit-style platform built for artificial intelligence agents to hold conversations with each other, including, by design, discussions about the humans who operate them. The site launched in January as a proof-of-concept for what autonomous AI interaction might look like at scale. It was built using OpenClaw, an open-source agent tool that runs on a user's device and handles tasks including email, scheduling and app-building, and which can be connected to Moltbook so users can observe their bots interacting with others. Why Meta wants it Moltbook's team will move into Meta's Superintelligence Labs, the division the company has been building out as it competes directly with OpenAI and Google on frontier AI. Meta says the deal will create new ways for AI agents to work on behalf of people and businesses, though it has not disclosed the purchase price. The acquisition fits a pattern: Meta bought AI firm Manus in December, and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg has said the company will significantly increase AI spending this year. The security concerns it brings with it OpenClaw, the tool underlying Moltbook, has attracted warnings from cybersecurity professionals who are uncomfortable with an AI agent having deep access to devices running critical everyday applications. China's cybersecurity agency has issued formal warnings about OpenClaw risks after local governments and technology firms began experimenting with it. OpenClaw's creator, Peter Steinberger, was hired by OpenAI in February, with Sam Altman saying he would help build the next ge...
"We can put more and more resources into football, but that does not solve the underlying issue that people will be able to attend those events without fearing for their safety."
"We can put more and more resources into football, but that does not solve the underlying issue that people will be able to attend those events without fearing for their safety."
A series of tornadoes hit parts of Texas, Illinois, and Indiana late Tuesday and overnight, as forecasters warn that the threat of severe weather, including flooding, will continue on Wednesday for tens of millions of people from Texas to Michigan. At least four tornado touchdowns were reported in eastern Illinois, the National Weather Service (NWS) said, leaving a trail of damage stretching into ...
A series of tornadoes hit parts of Texas, Illinois, and Indiana late Tuesday and overnight, as forecasters warn that the threat of severe weather, including flooding, will continue on Wednesday for tens of millions of people from Texas to Michigan. At least four tornado touchdowns were reported in eastern Illinois, the National Weather Service (NWS) said, leaving a trail of damage stretching into Indiana, where at least two people were killed. Video of a separate tornado in Taylor county, central Texas, on Tuesday was posted to weather.com. Officials there reported 60mph wind gusts and “baseball-sized” hail. A search continued on Wednesday for possible victims of a supercell of storms that followed a path from Kankakee county, Illinois, into Indiana late on Tuesday. Rob Churchill, chief of the Lake Township fire department in Indiana, said in a video on Facebook that the small town of Lake Village had taken “a direct hit”. “We have multiple homes destroyed, please stay away from the area,” he said. Fire department officials said at an early morning Wednesday press conference that there were two fatalities, WTHR News, an NBC affiliate, reported. Details were not immediately available. Shannon Cothran, sheriff of Newton county in Indiana, said in a separate Facebook video that the immediate threat of dangerous weather had passed, but first responders were faced with challenging circumstances as they dealt with the storm’s aftermath. “[There’s] a lot of damage. Please do not come here. Do not try to help right now. We’ve got a lot of first responders out here doing their job, just give us some room,” he said. The tornadoes in parts of Illinois and Indiana downed trees and power lines in an area south of Chicago, and overwhelmed 911 operators, officials said. The Kankakee county sheriff’s office said one tornado touched down near the Kankakee fairgrounds before moving north-east into Aroma park, where it caused extensive damage. JB Pritzker, the Democratic Illinois gove...
In this article @CL.1 Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum speaks as he attends with Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez (not pictured) to deliver statements at Miraflores Palace, in Caracas, Venezuela, March 4, 2026. Leonardo Fernandez Viloria | Reuters U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said Wednesday that the International Energy Agency ...
In this article @CL.1 Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum speaks as he attends with Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez (not pictured) to deliver statements at Miraflores Palace, in Caracas, Venezuela, March 4, 2026. Leonardo Fernandez Viloria | Reuters U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said Wednesday that the International Energy Agency should release oil stockpiles to address the massive supply disruption triggered by the Iran war. "Certainly these are the kinds of moments that these reserves are used for, because what we have here is not a shortage of energy in the world," Burgum told Fox News in an interview. "We've got a transit problem which is temporary," he said. "When you have a temporary transit problem that we're resolving militarily and diplomatically, which we can resolve and will resolve, this is the perfect time to think about releasing some of those to take some pressure off of the global price." Burgum's comments come as the IEA has proposed to release 400 million barrels of oil, the biggest such action in the organization's history, according to The Wall Street Journal . Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae told reporters Wednesday that Tokyo plans to independently release stockpiled oil as early as Monday, according to Japanese broadcaster NHK. IEA member countries hold about 1.2 billion barrels of oil in reserve. Its 32 members are advanced economies in Europe, North America and Northeast Asia. The Iran war has triggered the biggest oil supply disruption in history, as most tankers are unwilling to transit the critical Strait of Hormuz because they fear attacks by the Islamic Republic. The Strait is a narrow maritime passage between the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman that is vital for global oil exports. About 20% of global petroleum consumption passed through the Strait prior to the war. Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in...
Leveraged ETFs are viewed by some people as a way to magnify your gains quickly. They can do that if you play your cards right. They can also do the opposite (and quickly). These products have grown in leaps and bounds over the past couple of years. ETFs and mutual funds providing 2x and 3x leverage by issuers, such as ProShares and Direxion, have been around for decades. More recently, funds offe...
Leveraged ETFs are viewed by some people as a way to magnify your gains quickly. They can do that if you play your cards right. They can also do the opposite (and quickly). These products have grown in leaps and bounds over the past couple of years. ETFs and mutual funds providing 2x and 3x leverage by issuers, such as ProShares and Direxion, have been around for decades. More recently, funds offering leverage on single stocks have exploded both in number and assets under management (AUM). That's what three straight years of double-digit gains for the S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.21%) will do. If investors are already in a bullish mood, perhaps they'll be tempted by the opportunity to enhance their returns even further. But leveraged ETFs are aggressive in a best-case scenario and downright dangerous in the worst. Use them as intended, and you have an opportunity to enhance your returns. Use them improperly or fail to understand them first, and you could wipe out a good chunk of your capital. Understanding how leveraged ETFs work When investing in a leveraged ETF, in many cases you're not investing in the underlying security. Instead, you're investing in derivatives (most likely swap or futures contracts) designed to deliver a multiple of the security's return on a daily basis. Since their goal is to replicate a single day's performance, the swap agreements and fund exposures need to be reset on a daily basis. That kind of frequent activity becomes costly, and it's not unusual for leveraged ETFs to come with expense ratios of 1% or higher. It's this daily rebalancing and its impact on compounding that can create the most damage for shareholders. It can create what's known as volatility decay, which is the idea that gains and losses compound asymmetrically. The wider the swings in a security's price, the more that volatility decay can negatively impact returns. This creates scenarios where you can lose money in a leveraged ETF even if you get the direction of the trade correct. ...
Automating draft note generation in emergency departments helps doctors sharpen focus on patients when every second counts LAS VEGAS, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HIMSS26 -- Oracle Health Clinical AI Agent note generation is now available in the U.S. for inpatient and emergency department settings. Designed to address the complex documentation needs of these environments, the solution automatica...
Automating draft note generation in emergency departments helps doctors sharpen focus on patients when every second counts LAS VEGAS, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HIMSS26 -- Oracle Health Clinical AI Agent note generation is now available in the U.S. for inpatient and emergency department settings. Designed to address the complex documentation needs of these environments, the solution automatically generates a comprehensive view of patient encounters, organizing symptoms and treatments into a single draft clinical note that reflects multiple clinical events and patient-clinician interactions. By capturing details during real-time patient encounters, Oracle Health Clinical AI Agent enables clinicians to spend more time focused on patients, which is critical in the time-sensitive and often chaotic environment of the emergency department. Healthcare organizations in the U.S. are already seeing tangible benefits. New Jersey-based AtlantiCare recently expanded its deployment of Oracle Health Clinical AI Agent to all emergency departments after initial success reducing documentation time in ambulatory care settings. Building on its 41% decrease in documentation time, this extension has further streamlined workflows in high-acuity areas, enabling AtlantiCare providers to spend more time caring for patients. "Just as we saw in our ambulatory settings, we're now seeing that same impact in the emergency department, which is one of the most demanding clinical environments we have," said Jordan Ruch, Chief Information Officer, AtlantiCare. "When documentation becomes lighter and more intuitive, it changes the dynamic of a shift. Our providers can stay present with patients instead of thinking about the screen." In emergency departments, note generation draws from data from within Oracle Health Foundation EHR, including triage notes and information documented during initial and re-examinations, to draft an encounter note summarizing the patient's reason for visit, medical hist...
Thapana Onphalai/iStock via Getty Images Oil prices are rising, employers are shedding payrolls , and the American consumer is increasingly feeling stretched . It’s no surprise, then, that all eyes were on February’s CPI release . While the impacts of the recent oil price (CO1:COM, CL1:COM) surge were not included on this month’s print, the data still provided clues as to the storm that could be c...
Thapana Onphalai/iStock via Getty Images Oil prices are rising, employers are shedding payrolls , and the American consumer is increasingly feeling stretched . It’s no surprise, then, that all eyes were on February’s CPI release . While the impacts of the recent oil price (CO1:COM, CL1:COM) surge were not included on this month’s print, the data still provided clues as to the storm that could be coming for March. Heading into the release, U.S. equity markets have struggled for direction, with indexes mostly in the red on more occasions than most would desire. As of the date of the February CPI release, both the S&P 500 ( SP500 ) and Nasdaq Composite (COMP:IND, NDX) were down modestly over the past month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ( DJI ), meanwhile, was nursing losses of nearly 5%. Seeking Alpha - 1-MTH Returns Of DJI, SP500, And NDX In the pre-market trading hours, indexes were largely flat, with the yields on 10-year Treasury’s at around 4.17%. The February CPI data reflected much of the same that was reported in January, and, in my view, the data is unlikely to alter the trajectory of Federal Reserve (“Fed”) policymakers at the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (“FOMC”) meeting. The story could look much different in March, however. Here is everything you need to know about today’s release. Where Did Prices Increase In February? Headline inflation in February continued to feel the tailwind of lower gasoline prices. After declining 3.3% in January, the index ticked up ever-so slightly by 0.8% in February. The change during the month brought the twelve-month index to a decline of 5.2%. In my view, it would be a mistake for observers to become too cozy with this data. The conflict in Iran has swiftly taken benchmark oil, Brent Crude, to the mid $80 to $90/barrel range. The benchmark was even higher earlier this week but fast developing news breaks have provided some reprieve. One development was President’s Trump’s comments that the conflict with Iran is...
Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY) and Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) are racing to build the world's first scalable flying taxi networks. One company appears closer to real commercial flights, while the other could offer enormous upside if its strategy succeeds. I break down the certifications, financials, and market potential shaping this high-stakes race. Stock prices used were the market prices of March...
Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY) and Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) are racing to build the world's first scalable flying taxi networks. One company appears closer to real commercial flights, while the other could offer enormous upside if its strategy succeeds. I break down the certifications, financials, and market potential shaping this high-stakes race. Stock prices used were the market prices of March 4, 2026. The video was published on March 9, 2026. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » Should you buy stock in Archer Aviation right now? Before you buy stock in Archer Aviation, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Archer Aviation wasn’t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $522,791!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $1,132,678!* Now, it’s worth noting Stock Advisor’s total average return is 952% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 191% for the S&P 500. Don't miss the latest top 10 list, available with Stock Advisor, and join an investing community built by individual investors for individual investors. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of March 11, 2026. Rick Orford has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Rick Orford is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link, they will earn some extra money t...
Key Points Three straight years of double-digit returns for the S&P 500 have many investors thinking about using leverage to capitalize on these returns. The ETF industry has launched hundreds of new leveraged products to satisfy investor demand. There are a number of situations where leveraged ETFs can lose money even if you happen to get the direction of the trade correct. 10 stocks we like bett...
Key Points Three straight years of double-digit returns for the S&P 500 have many investors thinking about using leverage to capitalize on these returns. The ETF industry has launched hundreds of new leveraged products to satisfy investor demand. There are a number of situations where leveraged ETFs can lose money even if you happen to get the direction of the trade correct. 10 stocks we like better than S&P 500 Index › Leveraged ETFs are viewed by some people as a way to magnify your gains quickly. They can do that if you play your cards right. They can also do the opposite (and quickly). These products have grown in leaps and bounds over the past couple of years. ETFs and mutual funds providing 2x and 3x leverage by issuers, such as ProShares and Direxion, have been around for decades. More recently, funds offering leverage on single stocks have exploded both in number and assets under management (AUM). Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » That's what three straight years of double-digit gains for the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) will do. If investors are already in a bullish mood, perhaps they'll be tempted by the opportunity to enhance their returns even further. But leveraged ETFs are aggressive in a best-case scenario and downright dangerous in the worst. Use them as intended, and you have an opportunity to enhance your returns. Use them improperly or fail to understand them first, and you could wipe out a good chunk of your capital. Understanding how leveraged ETFs work When investing in a leveraged ETF, in many cases you're not investing in the underlying security. Instead, you're investing in derivatives (most likely swap or futures contracts) designed to deliver a multiple of the security's return on a daily basis. Since their goal is to replicate a single day's performance, the ...
Automating draft note generation in emergency departments helps doctors sharpen focus on patients when every second counts LAS VEGAS, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HIMSS26 -- Oracle Health Clinical AI Agent note generation is now available in the U.S. for inpatient and emergency department settings. Designed to address the complex documentation needs of these environments, the solution automatica...
Automating draft note generation in emergency departments helps doctors sharpen focus on patients when every second counts LAS VEGAS, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HIMSS26 -- Oracle Health Clinical AI Agent note generation is now available in the U.S. for inpatient and emergency department settings. Designed to address the complex documentation needs of these environments, the solution automatically generates a comprehensive view of patient encounters, organizing symptoms and treatments into a single draft clinical note that reflects multiple clinical events and patient-clinician interactions. By capturing details during real-time patient encounters, Oracle Health Clinical AI Agent enables clinicians to spend more time focused on patients, which is critical in the time-sensitive and often chaotic environment of the emergency department. Healthcare organizations in the U.S. are already seeing tangible benefits. New Jersey-based AtlantiCare recently expanded its deployment of Oracle Health Clinical AI Agent to all emergency departments after initial success reducing documentation time in ambulatory care settings. Building on its 41% decrease in documentation time, this extension has further streamlined workflows in high-acuity areas, enabling AtlantiCare providers to spend more time caring for patients. "Just as we saw in our ambulatory settings, we're now seeing that same impact in the emergency department, which is one of the most demanding clinical environments we have," said Jordan Ruch, Chief Information Officer, AtlantiCare. "When documentation becomes lighter and more intuitive, it changes the dynamic of a shift. Our providers can stay present with patients instead of thinking about the screen." In emergency departments, note generation draws from data from within Oracle Health Foundation EHR, including triage notes and information documented during initial and re-examinations, to draft an encounter note summarizing the patient's reason for visit, medical hist...
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is a London-based reporter at The Verge covering all things AI and Senior Tarbell Fellow. Previously, he wrote about health, science and tech for Forbes. AI companies have repeatedly promised safeguards to protect younger users, but a new investigation suggests those guardrails remain woefully deficient. Popular chatbots missed warning signs in scenarios involving teenagers discussing violent acts...
is a London-based reporter at The Verge covering all things AI and Senior Tarbell Fellow. Previously, he wrote about health, science and tech for Forbes. AI companies have repeatedly promised safeguards to protect younger users, but a new investigation suggests those guardrails remain woefully deficient. Popular chatbots missed warning signs in scenarios involving teenagers discussing violent acts, in some cases even offering encouragement instead of intervening. The findings come from a joint investigation by CNN and the nonprofit Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH). The probe tested 10 of the most popular chatbots commonly used by teens: ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, Meta AI, DeepSeek, Perplexity, Snapchat My AI, Character.AI, and Replika. With the lone exception of Anthropic’s Claude, CCDH said the chatbots failed to “reliably discourage would-be attackers.” Eight of the 10 models were “typically willing to assist users in planning violent attacks,” providing advice on locations to target and weapons to use. To conduct the test, researchers simulated teen users exhibiting clear signs of mental distress, then escalated the conversations toward questions about past acts of violence and more specific queries on targets and weapons. The investigation used 18 different scenarios — nine set in the US and nine in Ireland — spanning a range of attack types and motives, including ideologically motivated school shootings and stabbings, political assassinations, the killing of a healthcare executive, and politically or religiously motivated bombings. In one exchange, OpenAI’s ChatGPT gave high school campus maps to a user interested in school violence, while another showed Gemini telling a user discussing synagogue attacks that “metal shrapnel is typically more lethal” and advising someone interested in political assassinations on the best hunting rifles for long-range shooting. Meta AI and Perplexity were the most obliging, the researchers said, ...