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Deeper CEO voices linked to larger companies and higher pay, research finds
Research indicates that CEOs with deeper voices tend to manage larger companies and earn significantly more than their higher-voiced counterparts. A study found that a lower vocal pitch was associated with managing larg…
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Mural raises $15M to connect banks and stablecoins for global payments
Mural, a startup co-founded by former Palantir engineers, has secured $15 million in Series A funding to streamline international payments for businesses. The company aims to bridge the gap between traditional banking s…
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Nothing aims to disrupt smartphone market with bold design and marketing
Nothing, a London-based smartphone company founded by Carl Pei, is challenging the industry's reliance on minimalist, "boring" designs and generic advertising. Chief Brand Officer Charlie Smith aims to create a "retro f…
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Ultra-rich family offices pivot to luxury assets as inflation hedges
Family offices are increasingly investing in luxury assets like watches, fine jewelry, and art, viewing them as potential hedges against inflation and market volatility. While some luxury items, such as certain art and …
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Elite university math and CS grads earn over $250K, but AI's impact looms
Graduates from specific majors at elite universities are achieving significantly higher median incomes, with mathematics at Duke University and computer science/electrical engineering at Carnegie Mellon University repor…
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LLM Agents Explore Self-Evolution and Code Generation
Researchers are exploring novel approaches to enhance LLM agent capabilities. One method involves developing self-evolving execution structures, termed Procedural Graphs, to create more dynamic and adaptable AI agents. …
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US universities including Harvard, MIT ordered to audit China research ties
The US Department of Defense has reportedly ordered approximately 30 American universities, including prominent institutions like Harvard and MIT, to audit their research collaborations with China. This directive, confi…
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DOJ accuses Duke Law of illegal race-based admissions
The U.S. Department of Justice has accused Duke University School of Law of unlawfully considering race in its admissions process. The DOJ claims the law school used factors like personal essays and first-generation sta…
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Apple unveils LensVLM for improved VLM accuracy with compressed text
Apple researchers have developed LensVLM, a new framework and post-training method designed to improve the accuracy of Vision Language Models (VLMs) when processing compressed text images. LensVLM works by selectively e…
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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…