1st Neuralink user describes highs and lows of living with Elon Musk’s brain chip | Live Science

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Noland Arbaugh has a computer chip embedded in his skull and an electrode array in his brain. But Arbaugh, the first user of the Neuralink brain-computer interface, or BCI, says he wouldn’t know the hardware was there if he didn’t remember going through with the surgery. “If I had lost my memory, and I woke up, and you told me there was something implanted in my brain, then I probably wouldn’t believe you,” says the 30-year-old Arizona resident, who has been paralyzed below the middle of his neck since a 2016 swimming accident. “I have no sensation of it—no way of telling it’s there unless someone goes and physically pushes on it.”

The Neuralink chip may be physically unobtrusive, but Arbaugh says it’s had a big impact on his life, allowing him to “reconnect with the world.” He underwent robotic surgery in January to receive the N1 Implant, also called “the Link,” in Neuralink’s first approved human trial.

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How to Overcome Burnout by Focusing on Your Health | businessnewsdaily.com

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Most of us are familiar with workplace “burnout,” that feeling of fatigue, lack of motivation and declining productivity linked to overwork. But burnout is more than just a buzzword — it’s a real problem that must be taken seriously. The World Health Organization (WHO) officially recognizes burnout as an occupational phenomenon.

While workplace burnout is a legitimate concern, it’s essential to understand what it is (and isn’t) before self-diagnosing. Read on to learn how to recognize burnout warning signs and discover tips for combating burnout and bouncing back.

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How to Give a Presentation | businessnewsdaily.com

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Business presentation skills are critical in the professional world, particularly for entrepreneurs and small business owners seeking new investments or trying to land important client accounts. A robust, exciting presentation can entice and sway your audience, but a weak effort can cost your business time, money and opportunities.

While many entrepreneurs aren’t necessarily excellent public speakers or even practiced sales professionals, everyone can learn how to improve their presentations by honing specific corporate presentation skills.

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Reclaim Your Time: Conquer the 4 Major Time Wasters | LifeHack

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In our fast-paced, modern world, time is our most precious commodity. We’re constantly juggling responsibilities, chasing dreams, and trying to make the most of every moment. But have you ever felt like your days are slipping away, consumed by activities that don’t truly enrich your life? It’s a common struggle, and the culprit is often hiding in plain sight: time killers.

Time Killers are sneaky saboteurs that rob us of our quality time. They’re the distractions, the procrastination, the lack of direction, and the energy drains that prevent us from living our lives to the fullest. These time thieves can leave us feeling unfulfilled, frustrated, and guilty, wondering where all our precious hours have gone. But what exactly are time killers, and how can we identify them in our own lives? More importantly, how can we overcome them and reclaim our time for the things that truly matter?

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Believing in Yourself Again: 10 Ways To Reverse Course on Self-Sabotage | LifeHack

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Believing in yourself is the key to achieving your goals. When you think you can succeed, you’re more likely to take action and push forward. But when you doubt yourself, you tend to hold back or sabotage your efforts. You probably know this, and have experienced it too.

So how do you go about achieving it? And what does “believing in yourself” actually mean?

Simply put, it’s having faith that you can set meaningful goals and take steps over time to make them real.

It’s not about having sky-high confidence all the time or thinking you can snap your fingers to manifest anything instantly. It’s more about trusting that even with ups and downs, you’re able to gradually take control and move your life where you want it to go.

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Lab-grown meat faces bans before it’s even in stores | Fast Company

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Lab-grown meat is not currently available in any U.S. grocery stores or restaurants. If some lawmakers have their way, it never will be.

Earlier this month, both Florida and Alabama banned the sale of cultivated meat and seafood, which is grown from animal cells. In Iowa, the governor signed a bill prohibiting schools from buying lab-grown meat. Federal lawmakers are also looking to restrict it.

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Georgia’s Plant Vogtle debuts while Biden administration calls for more nuclear energy | Fast Company

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U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm on Friday called for more nuclear reactors to be built in the United States and worldwide. But the CEO of the Georgia utility that just finished the first two scratch-built American reactors in a generation at a cost of nearly $35 billion says his company isn’t ready to pick up that baton.

Speaking in Waynesboro, Georgia, where Georgia Power Co. and three other utilities last month put a second new nuclear reactor into commercial operation, Granholm said the United States needs 98 more reactors with the capacity of units 3 and 4 at Plant Vogtle to produce electricity while reducing climate-changing carbon emissions. Each of the two new reactors can power 500,000 homes and businesses without releasing any carbon.

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15 Major Legal Mistakes Made by Startups | AllBusiness.com

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When launching a new startup, you can face significant business and legal challenges. We have seen plenty of legal mistakes made by entrepreneurs and startup companies. The following are some of the more common and problematic legal mistakes made by small and growing companies. These mistakes are made at the initial formation of the business, in the early stages of growth, and when dealing with employees.

Legal mistake #1: Not making the deal clear with co-founders

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Taking Time Off When Running a Small Business | AllBusiness.com

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After a long, gray, chilly Southern California spring, the official start of summer has finally passed and I, for one, can’t wait to start enjoying the sunshine, hot days, and my cool backyard pool. As the song goes, “Summertime and the living is easy”—but for small business owners, it’s not always easy to take time off from your business in summer. Business doesn’t always slow down when the temperatures rise, and you may feel torn between having summer fun and keeping your customers happy.

How can you take time off this summer? Try these tips.

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Zoom Enhances AI Capabilities to Boost Productivity and Collaboration | Small Biz Trends

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Zoom has announced the general availability of new AI capabilities across Zoom Workplace, including enhanced features for Zoom Meetings and Zoom Team Chat.

The AI Companion, Zoom’s generative AI assistant, now offers more customization, personalization, and quick reply capabilities. Since its launch in September 2023, over 700,000 accounts have enabled AI Companion, with adoption rates steadily increasing.

Here’s a look at some of the new features:

  • Quick Reply for Mobile: The AI Companion can now suggest short, contextual replies in Team Chat on mobile devices, helping users stay engaged and aligned from anywhere.
  • Custom AI Companion Notice: When an AI Companion feature is enabled in a meeting, a customizable notice informs attendees. This feature allows enterprises to tailor the notice with their own text, formatting, hyperlinks, and more, enhancing the Zoom experience for their needs.
  • External Collaboration Settings: New settings and a dashboard in Team Chat give admins better control over external users. Admins can enable or disable approvals for adding external users to group chats and channels and view all external connections in the External Connections dashboard.
  • Tedious tasks can hinder creativity and productivity. Zoom’s AI Companion helps relieve employees of these tasks, allowing them to focus on more meaningful work.

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