When it comes to estimating how good we are at something, research consistently shows that we tend to rate ourselves as slightly better than average. This tendency is stronger in people who perform low on cognitive tests. It’s known as the Dunning-Kruger Effect (DKE): The worse people are at something, the more they tend to overestimate their abilities, and the “smarter” they are, the less they realize their true abilities.When it comes to estimating how good we are at something, research consistently shows that we tend to rate ourselves as slightly better than average. This tendency is stronger in people who perform low on cognitive tests. It’s known as the Dunning-Kruger Effect (DKE): The worse people are at something, the more they tend to overestimate their abilities, and the “smarter” they are, the less they realize their true abilities.Consumer & Gadgets[#item_full_content]
Mirror’s founder is back with a new ‘connected screen’ startup: a gaming device called ‘Board’
Mirror’s founder is back with a connected gaming startup called Board that combines board games and video games.Mirror’s founder is back with a connected gaming startup called Board that combines board games and video games.[#item_full_content]
Data from ChatGPT-maker OpenAI suggest that more than a million of the people using its generative AI chatbot have shown interest in suicide.Data from ChatGPT-maker OpenAI suggest that more than a million of the people using its generative AI chatbot have shown interest in suicide.Internet[#item_full_content]
Cyphr will reveal how it makes lending easier for small businesses at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Cyphr is a Kansas-city based company focused on making the lending process easier for lenders and small businesses.Cyphr is a Kansas-city based company focused on making the lending process easier for lenders and small businesses.[#item_full_content]
Elloe AI wants to be the ‘immune system’ for AI — check it out at Disrupt 2025
Elloe AI promises a system capable of fact-checking AI outputs, making sure they don’t violate laws and regulations, and that they are safe for the users.Elloe AI promises a system capable of fact-checking AI outputs, making sure they don’t violate laws and regulations, and that they are safe for the users.[#item_full_content]
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, video conferencing platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams have become essential for work, education, and social connections. While these platforms offer controls such as disabling cameras and muting microphones to safeguard user privacy, a new study suggests that video conferencing may not be as secure as many assume.Since the COVID-19 pandemic, video conferencing platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams have become essential for work, education, and social connections. While these platforms offer controls such as disabling cameras and muting microphones to safeguard user privacy, a new study suggests that video conferencing may not be as secure as many assume.[#item_full_content]
AccessGrid raises $4.4M to help turn phones into key fobs
AccessGrid builds APIs that companies can use to manage digital key fobs directly within Apple and Google’s wallet platforms.AccessGrid builds APIs that companies can use to manage digital key fobs directly within Apple and Google’s wallet platforms.[#item_full_content]
AI-generated videos were clogging social media feeds Monday as Hurricane Melissa surged toward Jamaica, diverting attention from critical safety information about the massive Category 5 storm.AI-generated videos were clogging social media feeds Monday as Hurricane Melissa surged toward Jamaica, diverting attention from critical safety information about the massive Category 5 storm.Business[#item_full_content]
OpenAI said Tuesday it has reorganized its ownership structure and converted its business into a public benefit corporation and a crucial regulator, the Delaware attorney general, said she approved the plan.OpenAI said Tuesday it has reorganized its ownership structure and converted its business into a public benefit corporation and a crucial regulator, the Delaware attorney general, said she approved the plan.Business[#item_full_content]
Don’t Let Trump’s Fake ‘Energy Emergency’ Harm Coloradans
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Pueblo, Colorado’s Comanche coal plant, is the state’s largest source of greenhouse gas emissions and has increased energy costs by 45 percent.
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