GLP-1 warning signs you shouldn’t ignore
Sudden vision loss is a surprising but very uncommon side effect of some GLP-1 drugs, health officials say.
James R. Hood
James R. Hood, an editor and consumer-affairs journalist with more than five decades of experience, has held senior editorial leadership roles at The Associated Press, United Press International, Zapnews and ConsumerAffairs.
AI/Privacy
AI’s builders are starting to hit the brakes as warnings pile up
The United Nations and other governmental bodies are adding to warnings about the safety of loosely controlled AI systems.
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AI may soon shop for your mortgage, credit card and insurance — but whose side will it be on?
AI shopping agents could eliminate much of the drudgery of comparing financial products — while quietly creating an extraordinarily powerful new middleman.
AI/Privacy
Before you let an AI agent spend your money: 7 permissions to check
AI agents will soon be offering to manage your financial affairs in sort of a "self-driving" mode. Is this a good idea?
Money
Fed raises interest rates: What it means for your credit cards, mortgage and savings
The Fed's higher interest rate arrives when households are already contending with renewed inflation and extremely expensive revolving debt.
AI/Privacy
Europe joins the AI slowdown movement as von der Leyen calls frontier labs to the table
AI is becoming a safety issue, not just a free speech issue.
National Safety Recalls - Sept. 16
Two serious health-related recalls today - one hospital-centered, the other a "performance enhancer."
Will AI data centers raise your electric bill? It may depend on where you live
* States are beginning to impose special rates, long-term contracts and exit penalties on massive data centers to prevent their costs from being shifted to households. * Oregon, Ohio, Virginia, Michigan and Georgia have adopted some of the clearest protections, while other states are still developing their rules. * Even strong state
Cars
FTC to car dealers: The advertised price has to be the real price
If a dealer advertises a car for $29,995, an ordinary customer should actually be able to buy it for $29,995, plus legitimate government charges.
Recalls
National Safety Recall, Sept. 15
Gas tanks and "immune boosters" lead the recall rundown.
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AI data centers could ignite a new fight over natural gas — and consumers may pay the bill
AI is coming for your electricity and, now, your natural gas too.
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How data centers can raise your utility bill — four different ways
The energy grid in the U.S. is under increasing strain and guess who may get stuck with the bill to upgrade it.