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US companies absorb energy costs but fear inflation, Fed survey finds
U.S. companies have managed to absorb increased energy costs stemming from the Strait of Hormuz closure, but remain anxious about broader economic inflation. A survey by the Federal Reserve Banks of Richmond and Atlanta…
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NASA and Universities Partner to Tackle Extreme Weather Risk in Insurance
A new initiative called CIRCAD, a partnership between Duke University, the University of Georgia, and NASA, aims to address the growing challenges in the insurance industry due to extreme weather events. Funded by the N…
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New Center Tackles Extreme Weather Risk for Insurance Industry
A new initiative called the Center for Innovation in Risk, Catastrophes, and Decisions (CIRCAD) has been launched to address the growing challenges posed by extreme weather to the insurance industry. This center is a co…
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Jane Lynch and tech execs advise against rigid career plans
Jane Lynch, a veteran Hollywood actress, advises young graduates against rigid career planning, emphasizing that unexpected opportunities often lead to greater success. She shared her own experiences of uncertainty and …
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Duke University unveils 20-legged omnidirectional robot Argus
Scientists at Duke University have developed a novel robot named Argus, designed with 20 telescoping legs and depth-sensing cameras radiating from a central core. This omnidirectional robot, lacking a distinct front or …
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Duke University builds 1.5MW data center for AI research
Duke University is constructing a new 1.5-megawatt data center, with plans to potentially double its capacity to 3 megawatts. This facility is intended to support the university's growing AI research and computational n…
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Duke University plans data center amid faculty climate concerns
Duke University is planning to construct a new data center on its Central Campus, with potential for more projects to follow. This initiative has sparked debate among some faculty members regarding its potential impact …
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Soros foundation pledges $300M for US democracy and economic rights
The Open Society Foundations, led by Alex Soros, have announced a $300 million, five-year commitment to bolster democratic rights and economic security within the United States. This initiative aims to defend the rule o…
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Hospitality jobs are AI-proof, says Omni Hotels president
Kurt Alexander, president of Omni Hotels & Resorts, suggests that the hospitality industry offers AI-proof career paths for Gen Z. He emphasizes that a willingness to serve and a strong work ethic are more crucial than …
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AI's 'garbage in, garbage out' problem stems from biased training data
AI models are limited by the data they are trained on, meaning biased training data leads to biased outputs. This "garbage in, garbage out" principle is a fundamental challenge, especially since the exact datasets used …
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Microsoft CFO Amy Hood shares unconventional career advice
Microsoft CFO Amy Hood shared her unconventional career path at a Duke University commencement ceremony, emphasizing that success is rarely a straight line. She recounted starting at Microsoft without knowing her salary…
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School phone bans show little impact on test scores, study finds
A comprehensive study analyzing data from 4,600 schools found that widespread bans on phones in classrooms have yielded negligible improvements in test scores, attendance, and attention rates. While some minor positive …
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Prime Video to stream three Duke basketball games
Prime Video will broadcast three non-conference men's basketball games for Duke University during the upcoming season. These matchups include games against UConn, Michigan, and Gonzaga, with specific locations and dates…
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Google upgrades Gemini 3 Deep Think for science and engineering
Google has released an upgraded version of Gemini 3 Deep Think, a specialized reasoning mode designed for complex scientific, research, and engineering challenges. This new iteration is available to Google AI Ultra subs…
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Which Agent Causes Task Failures and When?Researchers from PSU and Duke explores automated failure attribution of LLM Multi-Agent Systems
Researchers from Penn State University and Duke University, alongside collaborators from institutions including Google DeepMind, have introduced a new research problem called "Automated Failure Attribution" for LLM Mult…
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Introducing NextGenAI
OpenAI has launched NextGenAI, a new consortium involving 15 prominent research institutions and hospitals, backed by a $50 million commitment from OpenAI. This initiative aims to accelerate research breakthroughs and e…