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Los Angeles Times
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Column: The Identity Chord: How Rock n' Roll shaped my identity
'Practice the piano if you're bored,' my father begged from across the family room. It was early in the COVID-19 pandemic around March 2020. My younger brother and I were kind of bored. School from home in pajamas was fun at first, but I started to miss hanging out with my friends at recess and lunch. My parents couldn't help much with my boredom. They both worked from home during COVID, which made for a busy home. I know the pandemic was a terrible time for the world and led to many deaths, so I feel guilty saying this, but I owe that period of time for sparking my passion in life: guitar playing. I don't know exactly what triggered it but I remember hearing music from my dad's office during the day and it caught my ear. This band was different and it wasn't like the music I listen to with friends. The singer had a distinct high voice. The drums were insanely complex. The guitar playing sounded like its own band so I was really surprised when my dad said the band was only three players. And most riveting of all, the lead singer was Jewish like me! The band was Rush. I was hooked. I begged my dad for a guitar. He wanted me to play piano because that's his instrument, but he finally gave up and got me a guitar. YouTube was my teacher, and by the end of the first week, I was playing chords. I didn't put the guitar down. (Photo courtesy of Nathan Nightingale) For those of you interested in learning an instrument, this is really important: it's hard but don't give up. It's easy to say follow your passion, but this is the truth. Practicing is hard, but it's easier if you focus on a goal. For me, the goal was to play pieces I loved listening to. YouTube was a great early source of instruction and with dedication and patience, I was able to go from strumming a few chords to playing all different kinds of music and actually composing too. Several years later now, I just completed my freshman year of high school and am really interested in music and my Jewish identity. There's a lot of music in Judaism and a lot of Jews who make music. Yes, even Jewish rock stars and Jews who write Christmas songs. Author's note: This is my introduction and background o f what will be the first in a series of pieces about identity and rock n' roll entitled 'The Identity Chord.' Please follow this series and be on the lookout for my next piece on the great Geddy Lee, the singer and bassist for Rush. Geddy is the son of holocaust survivors and a self-described proud Jewish atheist. I'll explain what that means and how his background influenced his inspiring music career in my next column.
Business Insider
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
AI coding tools made some experienced software engineers less productive in a recent study
In an interesting twist, a new study suggests AI tools made some developers less productive. Experienced developers using AI coding tools took 19% longer to complete issues than those not using generative AI assistance, according to a new study from Model Evaluation & Threat Research (METR). Even after completing the tasks, participants couldn't accurately gauge their own productivity, the study said: The average AI-assisted developers still thought their productivity had gained by 20%. How the study was set up METR's study recruited 16 developers with large, open-source repositories that they had worked on for years. The developers were randomly assigned into two groups: Those allowed to use AI coding assistance and those who weren't. The AI-assisted coders could choose which vibe-coding tool they used. Most chose Cursor with Claude 3.5/3.7 Sonnet. Business Insider reached out to Cursor for comment. Developers without AI spent over 10% more time actively coding, the study said. The AI-assisted coders spent over 20% more time reviewing AI outputs, prompting AI, waiting on AI, or being idle. A 'really surprising' result — but it's important to remember how fast AI tools are progressing METR researcher Nate Rush told BI he uses an AI code editor every day. While he didn't make a formal prediction about the study's results, Rush said he jotted down positive productivity figures he expected the study to reach. He remains surprised by the negative end result — and cautions against taking it out of context. "Much of what we see is the specificity of our setting," Rush said, explaining that developers without the participants' 5-10 years of expertise would likely see different results. "But the fact that we found any slowdown at all was really surprising." Steve Newman, serial entrepreneur and cofounder of Google Docs, described the findings in a Substack post as "too bad to be true," but after more careful analysis of the study and its methodology, he found the study credible. "This study doesn't expose AI coding tools as a fraud, but it does remind us that they have important limitations (for now, at least)," Newman wrote. The METR researchers said they found evidence for multiple contributors to the productivity slowdown. Over-optimism was one likely factor: Before completing the tasks, developers predicted AI would decrease implementation time by 24%. For skilled developers, it may still be quicker to do what you know well. The METR study found that AI-assisted participants slowed down on the issues they were more familiar with. They also reported that their level of experience made it more difficult for AI to help them. AI also may not be reliable enough yet to produce clean and accurate code. AI-assisted developers in the study accepted less than 44% of the generated code, and spent 9% of their time cleaning AI outputs. Ruben Bloom, one of the study's developers, posted a reaction thread on X. Coding assistants have developed considerably since he participated in February. "I think if the result is valid at this point in time, that's one thing, I think if people are citing in another 3 months' time, they'll be making a mistake," Bloom wrote. METR's Rush acknowledges that the 19% slowdown is a "point-in-time measurement" and that he'd like to study the figure over time. Rush stands by the study's takeaway that AI productivity gains may be more individualized than expected.
Business Insider
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
AI coding tools could make experienced software engineers less productive, a new study suggests
AI code editors have quickly become a mainstay of software development, employed by tech giants such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Google. In an interesting twist, a new study suggests that AI tools might actually be slowing experienced developers down. Experienced developers using AI coding tools took 19% longer to complete issues than those not using generative AI assistance, according to a new study from Model Evaluation & Threat Research (METR). Even after completing the tasks, participants couldn't accurately gauge their own productivity, the study said: The average AI-assisted developers still thought their productivity had gained by 20%. How the study was set up METR's study recruited 16 developers with large, open-source repositories that they had worked on for years. The developers were randomly assigned into two groups: Those allowed to use AI coding assistance and those who weren't. The AI-assisted coders could choose which vibe-coding tool they used. Most chose Cursor with Claude 3.5/3.7 Sonnet. Business Insider reached out to Cursor for comment. Developers without AI spent over 10% more time actively coding, the study said. The AI-assisted coders spent over 20% more time reviewing AI outputs, prompting AI, waiting on AI, or being idle. A 'really surprising' result — but it's important to remember how fast AI tools are progressing METR researcher Nate Rush told BI he uses an AI code editor every day. While he didn't make a formal prediction about the study's results, Rush said he jotted down positive productivity figures he expected the study to reach. He remains surprised by the negative end result — and cautions against taking it out of context. "Much of what we see is the specificity of our setting," Rush said, explaining that developers without the participants' 5-10 years of expertise would likely see different results. "But the fact that we found any slowdown at all was really surprising." Steve Newman, serial entrepreneur and cofounder of Google Docs, described the findings in a Substack post as "too bad to be true," but after more careful analysis of the study and its methodology, he found the study credible. "This study doesn't expose AI coding tools as a fraud, but it does remind us that they have important limitations (for now, at least)," Newman wrote. The METR researchers said they found evidence for multiple contributors to the productivity slowdown. Over-optimism was one likely factor: Before completing the tasks, developers predicted AI would decrease implementation time by 24%. For skilled developers, it may still be quicker to do what you know well. The METR study found that AI-assisted participants slowed down on the issues they were more familiar with. They also reported that their level of experience made it more difficult for AI to help them. AI also may not be reliable enough yet to produce clean and accurate code. AI-assisted developers in the study accepted less than 44% of the generated code, and spent 9% of their time cleaning AI outputs. Ruben Bloom, one of the study's developers, posted a reaction thread on X. Coding assistants have developed considerably since he participated in February. "I think if the result is valid at this point in time, that's one thing, I think if people are citing in another 3 months' time, they'll be making a mistake," Bloom wrote. METR's Rush acknowledges that the 19% slowdown is a "point-in-time measurement" and that he'd like to study the figure over time. Rush stands by the study's takeaway that AI productivity gains may be more individualized than expected. "A number of developers told me this really interesting anecdote, which is, 'Knowing this information, I feel this desire to use AI more judiciously,'" Rush said. "On an individual level, these developers know their actual productivity impact. They can make more informed decisions."
Malaysian Reserve
5 days ago
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Fabric Partners with Rush University System for Health to Launch AI-Powered Rush Connect, Expanding On-Demand Care Access
Fabric's always-on AI and subscription-based virtual care technology powers Rush Connect, cutting wait times and boosting capacity The partnership is a blueprint for improving care access while increasing capacity and reducing operational complexity for patients and providers NEW YORK, July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Fabric, a leader in care delivery and consumer experience, today announced a strategic partnership with Rush University System for Health, Chicago's first healthcare institution, to power Rush Connect and Rush Connect+, the academic health system's new platform for on-demand and subscription-based digital-first access to care. Using Fabric's AI assistant and virtual care platform, Rush Connect delivers faster and easier patient access to care while giving clinical teams the tools to expand capacity, enhance efficiency, and deliver high-quality care. Health systems are overwhelmed by growing patient demand and clinician burnout, yet many still rely on fragmented solutions that disrupt workflows while creating barriers for patients. According to a 2024 Deloitte study, almost all patients want convenient virtual care options, but access remains limited. To address the gap between demand for more accessible care and the current standard, Fabric's AI-powered technology and clinical infrastructure enables systems like Rush to deliver scalable, continuous care that meets patients' needs without compromising quality. Rush Connect guides patients from the first symptom to treatment through a seamless digital experience. At the core is Fabric's 24/7 AI Assistant, which triages and navigates patients in real time and directs them to appropriate care. For patients with a Rush Connect+ subscription, Fabric's asynchronous-first Virtual Care platform seamlessly connects them with licensed providers for treatment plans in minutes. By combining smart triage with on-demand care delivery, Rush Connect reduces patient wait times, expands access, and minimizes friction for patients and providers. 'We are thrilled to partner with Rush, an organization that has consistently embraced innovation to put patients first,' said Aniq Rahman, founder and CEO of Fabric. 'This collaboration is a great example of how our technology and clinical platform can scale to support new care models, ultimately enabling Rush to provide even better access to care for patients across the Midwest and setting a new standard for the entire country.' Fabric is leading the shift from traditional, episodic care to Access-as-a-Service, a model defined by continuous, AI-supported access to care for patients whenever they need it. Fabric's deployments have reduced provider work time to just 89 seconds for asynchronous visits—making them 10x faster than traditional workflows—and have accelerated async-to-video visits by 2–4x through automation, all while maintaining clinical outcomes equal to face-to-face care. Rush University Medical Center, ranked among the top 20 hospitals in the U.S. and tied for the best hospital in Illinois, is one of the first major health systems to deploy this approach at scale, combining smart triage, same-day and next-day options, and ongoing virtual care into a unified experience. 'Fabric's platform is instrumental in helping us expand access to meet patients' increasing expectations for an always-on healthcare experience, while also ensuring the high-quality, continuity of care that Rush is known for,' said Ben Wolfe, Senior Director, Digital Transformation at Rush. 'Rush is committed to transforming healthcare, and we're thrilled to be offering these new digital-first services that create a new level of simplicity, convenience, and personalization for our patients.' This partnership offers a scalable, patient-centered blueprint for health systems navigating the challenges of rising demand, workforce shortages, and increasing expectations for digital-first experiences. By integrating AI thoughtfully into core operations, Rush and Fabric are building a more resilient healthcare delivery model that's responsive and personalized. Health systems ready to expand access and deploy Fabric's AI-enabled care access platform can learn how to get started at About FabricFabric is a health tech company on a mission to solve healthcare's clinical capacity problem. Fabric's integrated care access platform offers personalized guidance, streamlines workflows, and unifies experiences across virtual and in-person care. Its solutions support care delivery from a patient's first search to post-treatment follow-up using its proprietary Hybrid AI that combines conversational AI and physician-built clinical logic. To realize its vision of providing care for everyone, everywhere, Fabric advances connected delivery that addresses access, outcomes, and equity issues across every stage of the patient journey. The organization serves 30,000 employers and enterprise organizations, including OSF HealthCare, MUSC Health, Highmark, and Intermountain Health. Fabric is backed by General Catalyst, Thrive Capital, GV (Google Ventures), Salesforce Ventures, Vast Ventures, BoxGroup, and Atento Capital. Media Contact:VSC for Fabricfabric@
Irish Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Irish Times
Family facing homelessness due to delays in completing north Dublin estate
A family who paid a €5,000 deposit almost two years ago to buy a house under an affordable purchase scheme in north Dublin is facing homelessness within weeks due to delays in the completion of the estate. The 52 affordable houses at Hayestown near Rush were due to be completed by September of last year. However, the project has been beset by delays with buyers of more than half the homes yet to receive their keys. One family of five, who had to leave their rental accommodation last October, two months after their purchase was due to complete, say they have exhausted their short-term housing options and are facing homelessness at the end of this month. In May 2023 Fingal County Council advertised 52 houses for sale at Hayestown through the affordable housing purchase scheme. The scheme, one of the key elements of the Government strategy to boost home ownership, offers workers priced out of the property market homes at a discount, with the State taking an equity stake in the property. READ MORE Applications for the two and three-bedroom houses opened in mid-June of 2023 with prices of €228,000-€299,500, a discount of up to 22 per cent on market values. Buyers of two-beds could have maximum incomes of just under €60,000, while those applying for three-beds could earn up to €72,000. The estate was due to be built in three phases, with the final phase scheduled for completion in the third quarter of 2024. However, the scheme has been beset by delays, with a variety of reasons given to the multiple buyers who have contacted The Irish Times over the last year. Buyers said they were initially told by developer Manley Homes that the build had been delayed by adverse weather in late 2022 and early 2023. In July of last year a delay in securing electricity connections was cited. An ESB spokesman told The Irish Times there had been 'no delays on our part'. ESB technicians had attended the site the previous month 'with a view to finalising the work' but the site had not been ready, he said. In December last year buyers said Manley Homes informed them sales could not be closed until the council made VAT payments in relation to its stake in the houses. The council said at the time it was 'not preventing [sales] from completing in any way. Any suggestion to the contrary is not accurate'. In the days before last Christmas a small number of buyers received their keys, with more sales completed in the early months of this year for buyers whose homes were in phase one of the development. However, some buyers of the 27 homes in phases two and three say they were told an issue with achieving compliance with building control regulations was delaying the finalisation of their purchases. In recent days the council said Manley had 'resolved the outstanding issues with Building Control for the second phase of homes, and Fingal County Council are prioritising the next steps to allow these 18 homes to be sold'. However, it said phase three, with nine homes, is 'still in progress, and the developer is preparing to apply to building control for certification'. One buyer whose home is in the third phase told The Irish Times she, her husband and three children are facing homelessness at the end of this month if her sale is not completed. 'Our landlord gave us notice in October 2023 because he wanted to sell, but we thought that was okay because we had paid the deposit for the house and we were due to move in the following August.' When the sale did not progress her landlord allowed the family to stay on for several months past the termination date, she said. 'He let us stay until October of last year, but he had a buyer, so we had to move out then.' The family was unable to secure a new rental and has since been staying with family and friends. However, she said their current accommodation is not available beyond the end of this month. 'We are out of time. In two weeks we will be homeless, with no line of sight for when we may be able to move into our home. If we knew this is what the affordable homes were managed like, we would have never applied.' Manley Homes did not respond to requests for comment.
