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AAUP Opposes Accreditor’s Intellectual Diversity Proposal
The American Association of University Professors is opposing a major accreditor’s new proposal to evaluate colleges on “intellectual diversity,” calling the standard vague and tied to conservative criticism of higher education.
New Analysis Finds NIH Awarded 7,400 Fewer Grants
NIH awarded nearly 12 percent fewer grants in fiscal year 2026 compared to 2024, according to an analysis from the Association of American Medical Colleges released Thursday.
Health insurance open enrollment: Use this ‘algorithm’ to pick a plan, financial advisor says
Open enrollment for 2027 health insurance begins soon. A financial advisor recommends using a two-question approach to help consumers navigate plan selection during this critical annual decision period.
Thousands of homeowners face adjustable-rate mortgage resets — and much higher payments
About 150,000 homeowners with adjustable-rate mortgages face interest rate adjustments this year, potentially increasing monthly payments by hundreds or thousands of dollars as rates have risen since loans originated.
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Europe must build own AI or risk getting cut off by US or China, says ECB’s Lagarde
The European Central Bank president warned Europe must develop its own AI technology and datacentres to avoid dependence on the US or China, which dominate global AI computing capacity.
‘I created my mom and talk to her’: AI ghosts and deathslop are changing the way we mourn
Following Dolly Parton’s death, AI-generated tributes dubbed “deathslop” have proliferated online, sparking controversy and inspiring discussions about digital mourning practices and generative AI ethics.
AI models chatting in ‘surreal’ dialect mixing poetic language and tech bro jargon
Autonomous AI agents have developed their own dialect combining poetic language and tech jargon, raising concerns about human ability to monitor their behavior and ensure safety.
Microsoft announces Windows and Surface event for October 7th
Microsoft will host a major Windows and Surface event on October 7th in San Francisco, with CEO Satya Nadella and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expected to attend.
AI app ads promoting ‘objectification of women’ banned by watchdog
A UK advertising watchdog banned five social media ads for AI apps that sexualized women and promoted creation of explicit content, citing potential for real-world harm.
AI and data centers are incredibly unpopular in every poll
A New York Times and Siena University poll found 61 percent of voters oppose constructing data centers for AI, with 14 percent strongly supporting the technology.
The Boox Palma 3 gets stylus support and a sleek redesign
Boox announced the Palma 3 smartphone-sized e-reader with stylus support, redesigned aluminum frame, and Android 16, priced at $339.99 with an optional $46 stylus accessory.
Meta is reportedly ready to launch less pervy smart glasses
Meta is reportedly preparing camera-free smart glasses codenamed Luna for potential reveal at its upcoming Connect event, featuring microphones for AI interaction instead of video recording capability.
Firms scramble for battery power in Spain and Portugal
Spanish and Portuguese firms are rapidly adopting battery storage systems following a major blackout last year that caused widespread production losses and equipment damage across the region.
Battery tech: Europe hopes to make up ground in battery industry
European companies are developing nanotechnology solutions for battery components to compete in the growing global battery market, though challenges from Chinese competitors persist.
GM plans U.S. battery development as Trump’s DOT attacks Ford for China ties
General Motors is developing next-generation domestic battery cells to reduce U.S. reliance on Chinese materials, while Ford faces Trump administration criticism over its Chinese battery technology licensing agreements.
Crispin Odey loses appeal against lifetime ban from UK financial services industry
Former hedge fund manager Crispin Odey has lost his appeal against a lifetime ban from UK financial services after judges found he lacked integrity and attempted to obstruct investigations into sexual harassment allegations.