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Xbox CEO Joins Federal Reserve’s Productivity And Jobs Task Force Amid Tumultuous Time

Xbox CEO Joins Federal Reserve’s Productivity And Jobs Task Force Amid Tumultuous Time https://ift.tt/SzyVoWR The United States central bank, the Federal Reserve, has announced new task forces to "advance the conduct of monetary policy," and its board has chosen Xbox CEO Asha Sharma to help guide one task force pertaining to AI, as part of a wider effort to help create jobs and keep prices stable. The new Productivity and Jobs task force will look into the "economic impact of new general-purpose technologies," including AI, to help the Fed make better policy decisions. Sharma is joined on this task force by billionaire businessman and venture capitalist Marc Andreessen, along with Stanford University economics professor Charles I. Jones--he is currently on leave from the university to become a scholar-in-residence at the AI company Anthropic. Fed chairman Kevin Warsh said the new task forces are part of the group's "commitment to price stability a...

Amazon Has Some Stellar iPad And Apple Pencil Deals

Amazon Has Some Stellar iPad And Apple Pencil Deals https://ift.tt/YytBiWR

Apple's range of hardware usually commands a premium price for some of the best consumer technology around, but right now, you can save big on several pieces of excellent gear from the company. Currently, there are deals available for both generations of Apple Pencils and several iPads, starting with a base model iPad for just $250.

This version of the ninth-generation entry-level tablet sports a slick A13 Bionic chip that allows for apps to run smoothly, and they'll also look great on the 10.2-inch Retina Display. This model has 64GB of storage capacity and is generally a reliable tablet for general tasks, browsing the net, and consuming media. The listing shows $279, but an additional $29 will come off the price after adding it to your cart.

For a more powerful alternative, there's the fifth generation iPad Air for just $559. These iPads generally sit in the middle of iPad models, as they combine some high-level hardware with a slim design. With this version of the slick tablet, you're getting a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina Display, 64GB of storage, Touch ID, strong battery life, and a solid 12MP camera, all anchored by Apple's lightning-fast M1 chip that can handle some heavy-duty workloads.

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