All articles tagged with #failures
Originally Published 2 months ago — by buzzfeed.com
The article humorously recounts 18 people's lives being dramatically affected by their recent poor decisions, ranging from minor mishaps to major disasters, highlighting the humorous consequences of their actions.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BuzzFeed
A humorous list of 50 people whose lives were hilariously and catastrophically impacted by their own poor decisions last month, featuring a variety of mishaps from broken microwaves to car accidents and bizarre encounters.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by UnHerd
The article argues that despite the hype around AI, history shows many technologies, including electric vehicles, cloning, and space exploration, have been halted or failed after initial promise. It criticizes the myth of unstoppable AI progress, highlights past AI winters, and warns that the current AI bubble may burst, leaving a significant cleanup. The author suggests that society can and should learn from history to contain and regulate AI before it causes more harm.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TechCrunch
Apple has abandoned its plans to enter the automotive industry with its autonomous electric car, Project Titan, and has shifted focus to generative AI. This move has led to job losses for some employees and reassignments for others within the company. This is not the first time Apple has scrapped a project, as the company has a history of failed endeavors including the AirPower wireless charging mat, a rumored television, early tablet prototypes like Vademecum and PenLite, and a Newton OS-based project called MessageSlate.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
A New York Times investigation reveals that New York City has repeatedly failed to provide adequate support and care for mentally ill homeless individuals, leading to violent incidents. The city's social safety net, including homeless shelters, hospitals, and specialized treatment teams, has been plagued by systemic failures, lack of information sharing, and underfunding. The investigation identified 94 instances in the past decade where breakdowns in the system preceded acts of violence. The failures include the failure to place mentally ill individuals in appropriate shelters, improper discharges from hospitals, and insufficient funding for treatment programs. The intertwined problems of homelessness and mental illness continue to challenge the city, with each administration attempting its own fixes but failing to address the root causes.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Startefacts
Here are six Hollywood remakes that have failed to capture the magic of their iconic predecessors, including "Carrie" (2013), "The Day The Earth Stood Still" (2008), "Taxi" (2004), "Black Christmas" (2019), "Psycho" (1998), and "Ghostbusters" (2016). These remakes either lacked originality, failed to deliver on their messages, or couldn't match the uniqueness of the originals, leaving audiences disappointed.