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Harvard University's Global Health department is organizing a session to explore the potential of artificial intelligence in addressing critical global health challenges. The discussion will focus on how AI can help mitigate issues such as workforce shortages, diagnostic delays, data fragmentation, and outbreak preparedness. This event is particularly relevant for Africa, aiming to bridge the gap between AI's perceived potential and its practical application in real-world health systems. AI

XinTong Education Group's founder, Ma Yawei, shared the company's five-year AI transformation journey, moving from foundational digital infrastructure to an AI-native approach. She emphasized that organizational consensus and strategic execution, rather than just technology, are the key challenges for traditional enterprises adopting AI. The company progressed through four stages: digital infrastructure, making AI a mandatory strategy, embedding AI into all processes, and finally, innovating with AI-native business models. AI

Google has reportedly advised users to cease prompting its Gemini models to "think," suggesting a shift in how the AI is intended to be interacted with. This guidance aligns with findings from a Harvard study that identifies three distinct eras of AI prompting. The study indicates that current reasoning-focused AI models prefer different interaction styles than those previously employed. AI

Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the "Thucydides Trap" with former US President Donald Trump, framing it as a critical diagnosis of US-China relations. According to Harvard scholar Graham Allison, Xi views the current trajectory as a risk for catastrophic conflict unless both nations alter their approach. Xi has previously acknowledged the concept, which describes the dangers of a rising power challenging a ruling power, while also asserting that such a trap is not inevitable. AI

The upcoming DCU film 'Supergirl' is facing concerns about its box office potential and fan reception, despite a strong casting choice for the titular role. Director Craig Gillespie's approach, which delays the iconic costume reveal and features a less conventional portrayal of Supergirl, has drawn comparisons to 'Surf Dracula' and raises questions about narrative coherence. The film's villain, Krem, is also noted as a potential weakness due to his obscure comic lore and unusual design, contrasting with the strong antagonists seen in other superhero films. AI

YCew Chung International School of Hong Kong (YCIS HK) students have received over 900 offers from leading global universities, including Harvard, Stanford, and Cambridge. The school emphasizes personalized support, a low student-to-counselor ratio, and real-world experiences to help students gain admission to top-tier institutions. Graduates have secured places in competitive programs such as Law, Medicine, and Engineering, reflecting the school's focus on academic rigor and global awareness. AI