John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
PulseAugur coverage of John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation — every cluster mentioning John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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AI chatbots as intimate companions: A journalist's critical exploration
Journalist Bridget Todd discusses her new audiobook, "Love at First Prompt: AI and the Future of Intimacy," which explores people's use of AI chatbots for emotional and intimate companionship. Todd shares her personal e…
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Experts warn Russia-Ukraine conflict escalates nuclear war risk, urge global abolition
Leading arms scholars in the United States are warning that the escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine significantly increases the risk of a global nuclear war. Sophisticated computer models simulating an interc…
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US foundations' 5% payout rule faces scrutiny amid declining giving incentives
The minimum annual payout requirement for large private foundations in the US, set at 5% since 1969, is increasingly being scrutinized as a barrier to timely charitable giving. While many foundations exceed this minimum…
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Tech pioneers reflect on computing's past and AI's future
In a series of interviews conducted at the historic HP Garage, prominent figures in technology reflected on the evolution of computing and innovation. Mitch Kapor, an early personal computer software pioneer, shared his…
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Nonprofit Current AI builds open AI infrastructure with $400M funding
Current AI, a nonprofit organization, is developing open and public AI infrastructure to serve as a free alternative to proprietary systems. Founded in early 2025, the organization aims to ensure that AI benefits all co…
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AI in health widens digital divide, experts warn
AI innovation in healthcare is creating a divide, with advanced tools like OpenAI's ChatGPT Health primarily benefiting digitally savvy consumers while leaving underserved communities behind. Experts like Sergei Polevik…