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What The Artemis II Crew Shared In First Remarks After Return To Earth

The four-person Artemis II crew returned to Earth after a 10-day mission around the moon, where they completed a record-breaking lunar flyby and were welcomed home with cheers and hugs from NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman.

IBM To Pay $17 Million In Anti-DEI Settlement

IBM has agreed to pay $17 million to the federal government to settle allegations of illegal diversity, equity and inclusion practices.

Judge Blocks Pentagon’s Effort To ‘Punish’ Anthropic By Labeling It A Supply Chain Risk

A federal judge in California has blocked the Pentagon's effort to sever government ties with AI company Anthropic, ruling that the measures violated the company's First Amendment and due process rights.

Woman Develops Rideshare App For People With Disabilities

Dominique Townsend, a Detroit woman who was paralyzed in a shooting, is developing RideAble, a rideshare service designed specifically for people who use wheelchairs, to provide reliable and accessible transportation.

The White House Just Laid Out How It Wants To Regulate A.I.

The White House released a national artificial intelligence legislative framework to prevent states from enacting their own laws and enforce the Trump administration's light-touch approach to AI regulation.

As AI Usage Increases, Ethical Implementation Remains Crucial

Artificial Intelligence has the potential to be beneficial or detrimental to the planet, depending on how it is regulated and used, and institutions around the world are working to ensure its responsible adoption and reduce biases in its systems.

Online Racism’s Impact On Mental Health

A recent NC State study found that Black young adults who use the internet almost constantly face significant levels of online racism, leading them to turn to digital mental health tools to cope.

OpenAI Faces Backlash for Striking Deal with Pentagon on AI Use

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman faced criticism from employees and activists after the company struck a deal with the Pentagon to use its AI models in classified systems, leading to a revised contract with stricter safeguards.

Black Teens Lead In AI Use For Schoolwork, Pew Survey Shows

A new Pew Research Center survey shows that Black teenagers are more likely than their white peers to use AI chatbots like ChatGPT for schoolwork, suggesting that they may not receive the same level of attention or resources in their learning.

No One Can Agree On Whether A.I. Is The Next Big Thing Or All...

AI is viewed differently by different people, with some seeing it as a revolutionary tool and others as an overhyped search engine, and the discrepancy is due to the different levels of exposure and usage of the technology.

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Portland Awards $1.57 Million In Additional Funding To 79 Arts Organizations

The Portland City Council has approved a one-time allocation of $1.57 million to support 79 arts organizations in the city, providing near-term financial stability for those that have experienced significant financial losses in recent years.