Fake shopping sprees and ‘happiness insurance’: The latest fintech apps reveal our financial anxieties

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Get Ready for the Chinese Data Center Ramp

Get Ready for the Chinese Data Center Ramp Let’s see how fast China catches up. This article is for subscribers only. Hello and welcome to the newsletter, a grab bag of daily content from the Odd Lots universe.

NYC Horse Carriages Set to Be Banned in 2028 After Mamdani Deal

NYC Horse Carriages Set to Be Banned in 2028 After Mamdani Deal Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the New York City Council speaker reached a deal on legislation to ban horse-drawn carriages, potentially putting an end to a Central Park staple and tourist magnet that began operating more than 150 years ago. The legislation is set for a vote on Oct. 22 and, if passed, the ban would take effect June 1, 2028. It would require “humane disposition” of the animals, forbidding the horses’ sale for slaughter...

Michael Dell says AI needs safeguards and controls, and government has a role to play

Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell said that artificial intelligence models "have to have safeguards and controls" as the debate rages on over the threats the rapidly evolving technology could pose to humans. "I think we've always had technology that can do great things and maybe do some not-so-great things. You know, fire can heat your home.