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- 2026-05-20 hiring Mung Chiang appointed as the 18th president of Northwestern University. source
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Sarah Jessica Parker credits financial hardship for driving her ambition
Sarah Jessica Parker shared insights from her upbringing, emphasizing how financial struggles as one of eight children instilled a strong work ethic and ambition. She advised graduates to maintain a hunger for goals, wa…
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OpenAI-bound PhD shares 57-interview job-seeking guide
A Chinese PhD student at the University of Washington, Alisa Liu, has shared her extensive job-seeking experience after securing a position at OpenAI. Her detailed blog post outlines a rigorous process involving 57 inte…
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US-China AI hotline proposed to foster collaboration amid mistrust
A proposal for a US-China AI hotline aims to foster collaboration and mitigate geopolitical risks, drawing parallels to historical Cold War crisis communication. The author suggests that a controlled environment for joi…
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Solid-state ACs emerge as eco-friendly alternatives amid efficiency doubts
New solid-state air conditioning technologies are emerging as potential alternatives to traditional AC units, which contribute significantly to global electricity use and greenhouse gas emissions. These novel systems, u…
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AI in advertising may miss 'why' by focusing on 'what'
The advertising industry is investing billions in technologies like identity graphs and AI to connect more consumer data, assuming this will lead to better insights and outcomes. However, this approach may overlook a cr…
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Professors report Gen Z college students struggle with basic reading skills
Professors are observing a significant decline in reading comprehension among college students, with some arriving on campus unable to process basic sentences. This trend is forcing educators to adapt their teaching met…
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Goldman Sachs employee quits after "Investment Baker" social media ban
Allison Sheehan, a former wealth manager at Goldman Sachs, was reprimanded by the firm for her "Investment Baker" social media persona. Despite her colleagues' support, the compliance team demanded she remove all posts,…
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Traffic and subways worsen urban heat island effect, studies find
New research highlights the growing problem of extreme heat in urban environments, with studies revealing significant contributions from traffic and underground transit systems. One study developed a module to incorpora…
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Study reveals algorithmic hiring monoculture causes racial bias
A new study published on arXiv reveals that algorithmic monoculture in hiring processes leads to significant racial disparities and homogeneous outcomes for applicants. Researchers analyzed a dataset of 3 million applic…
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Simon Sinek: Success hinges on profound failure and learning from setbacks
Management guru Simon Sinek posits that highly successful individuals invariably experience profound failure, often reaching a point of 'zero' before achieving their greatest successes. He argues that significant learni…
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NU Network for Collaborative Intelligence Leaders Discuss AI Strategies
Leaders from Northwestern University's Network for Collaborative Intelligence recently discussed advancements and strategies in artificial intelligence. The conversation focused on the future direction and potential app…
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Mung Chiang named Northwestern University's first Asian American president
Mung Chiang, a former top scorer in Hong Kong public examinations, has been appointed the 18th president of Northwestern University. He is the first Asian American to hold this position in the university's 175-year hist…
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Microsoft, Northwestern, and Witness launch deepfake detection dataset
Researchers from Microsoft, Northwestern University, and Witness have developed a new dataset called the Microsoft-Northwestern-Witness (MNW) deepfake detection benchmark. This dataset aims to improve the robustness of …
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DAIMON Robotics releases largest tactile dataset to advance robot manipulation
DAIMON Robotics has released Daimon-Infinity, a large-scale dataset for physical AI that emphasizes high-resolution tactile sensing. The dataset includes millions of hours of data across diverse tasks, from household ch…
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Scientists pivot to private funding as federal research grants decline
Federal research funding is becoming less reliable, prompting scientists to seek alternative sources like private philanthropies and venture capital. A survey indicates 86% of principal investigators are exploring nonfe…
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OpenAI forms expert council to guide AI well-being and safety
OpenAI has established an Expert Council on Well-Being and AI, comprising leading researchers in psychology, human-computer interaction, and related fields. This council will advise OpenAI on developing AI systems, such…