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Money, Politics and AIgettyArtificial intelligence has sparked a $150 million political battle for federal preemption. Congress must soon decide whether to include preemptive language in the National Defense Authorization Act, while the White House considers an executive order that could override state rules. Two coalitions are fighting to shape the outcome. One side, backed by some of Silicon Valley’s biggest investors, wants to block state oversight and create a single federal framework. The other, funded by security-focused donor networks, fights to preserve state power if Congress can’t pass important national standards. Each has built a structured network of Super PACs,…
Do not accept any of these calls.Anadolu Agency via Getty ImagesIt was updated on November 29 with new warnings about an increase in dangerous calls to citizens and additional advice on what to look out for.You have been warned. The FBI just released a harsh statement new warning As cybercriminals gain access to customers’ bank accounts, the bureau says those attackers have already stolen $262 million this year, with the threat likely to worsen over the holidays.Some of these attacks come at you via text message or email, tricking you into sharing one-time passwords or even your real password. “The…
Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump’s envoy will meet with President Putin again soon. Fears have been expressed about what Trump’s envoy is offering Putin. (Photo by Gavriil Grigorov / POOL / AFP) (Photo by GAVRIIL GRIGOROV/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesTrump’s Ukraine peace plan appears to be trying to end Ukraine. In The Telegraph on November 28, 2025, an article by Joe Barnes explains that President Donald Trump is taking a unilateral approach to ending the war in Ukraine. According to his report, Trump is ready to recognize Russia’s control of Crimea and other occupied Ukrainian territories as…
In this episode of the Personal Finance Podcast, how to Use Money as a Tool with Diana Miriam. Here is the link to Index Fund …
A human figure enters a futuristic space filled with data particles, reflecting the journey of digital transformation.gettyWe are living through one of the most transformative times in human history. The combination of artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, cybersecurity, automation, and immersive digital environments is transforming every industry, from banking and transportation to healthcare, national security, and education. This event is more than just a technology disruption. it is a social transformation. Individuals must prepare strategically, incorporating skills, flexibility, security awareness and purposeful use of technology. Based on decades of studying, writing, and consulting on cybersecurity, technology innovation, and workforce transformation, I…
Multiracial group of happy seniors taking selfie with cellphone in nursing home.gettyYoung and old have they blamed each other about America’s problems for generations. The older generations believe that the younger ones are lazy, immoral, ignorant and destined to destroy the country. Meanwhile, younger people believe that older generations had it easy and are out of touch with today’s challenges. A new slogan coined by my colleague Russ Greene that captures this sentiment among Millennials and Gen Z is “Boomer luxury communismThe idea behind this is that older people, mostly affluent Baby Boomers, are hoarding opportunities and resources while young…
Be careful when relying on the AGI aperture of certainty or uncertainty.gettyIn today’s column, I explore the growing hypothesis that there is an AI certainty gap associated with achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI). Here’s what this entails. Some argue that as we get closer to reaching AGI, our certainty that we will do so increases and uncertainty decreases. This means that our ability to predict or predict the arrival of AGI becomes stronger during the arduous journey to AGI, progressively.Let’s discuss it.This analysis of an AI innovator is part of my Forbes column’s ongoing coverage of the latest developments in…
Demonstrators display the names of femicide victims during the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women in Bordeaux, southwestern France, on November 22, 2025. (Photo: ROMAIN PERROCHEAU / AFP via Getty Images)AFP via Getty ImagesOn 24 November 2025, marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and UN Women released a report looking at the issue of femicide. The report estimated that approximately 50,000 women and girls were murdered in the private sphere (by intimate partners or family members). In 2024, about 60% of all intentional…
In this episode of the Personal Finance Podcast, we break down the Wealth Flywheel system—a framework for building assets …
Generative AI is rapidly growing as a source of traffic to leading US retailers for the 2025 holiday shopping season.gettyWe’re using ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and many other AI answering engines to find gifts and goodies for the 2025 holiday season. According to new data from Adobe, AI traffic to retailers increased 830% year over year in the first part of November.We primarily use artificial intelligence to search for technology-related products, Adobe says. The top product categories that consumers search for in LLMs include toys, video games, appliances, personal care products, and electronics.Online retail shoppers using AI also buy more often,…