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Global air traffic controller shortage strains US, with high stress and citizenship rules cited
The United States is facing a significant shortage of air traffic controllers, with approximately 6% fewer than a decade ago despite a 10% increase in flights. This global issue is exacerbated by countries like Australi…
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Project ProtoStar launches to make public science AI-ready
Project ProtoStar is a new initiative aimed at making publicly funded scientific research more accessible and reusable, particularly for AI applications. The project brings together universities, research organizations,…
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Amazon scraps Virginia AI data center plans amid local backlash
Amazon has abandoned plans to construct four new data centers in Northern Virginia following significant local opposition. The company will instead repurpose the land for mixed-use and residential development, and has a…
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US schools ban high-caffeine pouches amid health concerns
Schools across the U.S. are banning caffeine pouches due to concerns about their high caffeine content and potential negative impacts on student development and mental health. These small packets, which can contain as m…
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Amazon abandons Virginia data center plan, donates land instead
Amazon has abandoned its plan to build a $427 million data center on land acquired from George Washington University in Virginia. Instead, the company will donate approximately 25 acres of the property, valued at $65 mi…
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George Washington University researchers develop method to predict harmful AI responses
Researchers at George Washington University have developed a method to estimate the number of correct tokens an AI model will generate before producing an undesirable response. This solution is intended for monitoring c…
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US urged to adopt strategic approach to Chinese EVs, away from wholesale restrictions
Experts are urging the United States to reconsider its broad restrictions on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) and instead adopt a more strategic approach. They suggest engaging with Chinese automakers and battery manufac…
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Bond market sell-off threatens to impact U.S. midterm elections
Rising bond yields are creating economic pressure that could impact the upcoming midterm elections, according to political analysts. While the sell-off in long-term bonds is a global phenomenon, its spread to the U.S. 1…
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LLMs tested for automated financial news summarization
Researchers at George Washington University explored the use of Large Language Models (LLMs) for automating financial news summarization in Fall 2023. They developed a pipeline integrating news articles, company data fr…
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Universities Sell Land to AI Firms for Data Centers Amid Financial Strain
Universities are increasingly selling land to AI companies for data center development, driven by financial pressures and the high value of such real estate. The George Washington University's sale of its Virginia campu…
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US Cyclospora Outbreak Fuels Debate Over Public Health Funding Cuts
An ongoing outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis across the United States, with over 2,600 cases reported in Michigan alone, has prompted concerns about the impact of public health funding cuts. Experts suggest that reduc…
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AI's growth creates new fire safety risks for data centers
Researchers from Texas A&M University, in collaboration with George Washington University and UC Berkeley, are examining the heightened fire risks associated with the expansion of AI in data centers. Their work focuses …
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Shinhan Investment hosts GWU delegation to showcase Korean capital market
Shinhan Investment hosted a delegation from George Washington University to introduce the Korean capital market. The visit focused on areas such as AI, digital finance, and semiconductors. This exchange aimed to foster …
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Lower AI literacy linked to greater AI receptivity, study finds
A study from George Washington University suggests that individuals with lower AI literacy are more receptive to artificial intelligence. This finding implies that a lack of understanding about AI may paradoxically lead…
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Ted Turner revolutionized news with the 24-hour cycle, changing global media
Ted Turner, the founder of CNN, is being remembered for his revolutionary creation of the 24-hour news cycle. His innovation fundamentally altered how news is consumed and disseminated, making CNN synonymous with breaki…
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Goldman Sachs: US data center power demand to double by 2027 amid AI boom
Goldman Sachs predicts a significant surge in U.S. data center electricity demand, projecting it to more than double from 31GW in 2025 to 66GW by 2027. This expansion is driven by the rapid growth of AI data centers, wh…
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Trump Admin Considers Mandatory Pre-Release AI Model Vetting
The Trump administration is reconsidering its hands-off approach to AI regulation, driven by the advanced capabilities of Anthropic's latest models. Initially, the Pentagon had labeled Anthropic a supply chain risk, lea…
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George Washington University forms faculty-led AI research strategy initiative
George Washington University is establishing a faculty-led initiative to guide its institution-wide artificial intelligence research strategy. This move aims to centralize and direct the university's efforts in AI resea…