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Gen Z favors Democrats in midterms, prioritizing economy and Iran War
Young voters, aged 18-29, showed a strong preference for the Democratic Party in the November 2026 midterm elections, with 66% casting votes for Democratic candidates in the U.S. House of Representatives. This demograph…
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Young voters swing back to Democrats in 2026 midterms
Young voters showed a significant swing back to the Democratic Party in the 2026 midterm elections, according to preliminary data. An estimated 66% of voters aged 18-29 supported Democratic candidates for the House, a s…
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Midterm polls underestimated Democrats by wider margin than in 2016
Polls in the recent midterm elections underestimated the Democratic Party's performance, showing a wider gap than anticipated. While surveys correctly predicted a Democratic victory, they failed to capture the full exte…
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DV-Flow enhances probabilistic time-series forecasting with stable generative models
Researchers have developed DV-Flow, a novel approach to probabilistic time-series forecasting that uses generative models to capture predictive uncertainty. Unlike previous methods that embed deterministic predictors wi…
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AI may be a skill-disequalizer for junior workers, new study finds
New research from economist David Autor suggests that AI may not be the skill equalizer for early-career workers that many anticipate. A study involving patent lawyers found that while AI improved the quality of drafted…
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SK Hynix and Samsung vie for AI chip dominance with Nvidia, OpenAI partnerships
South Korean memory chip manufacturers SK Hynix and Samsung are intensifying their competition to supply critical high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips essential for AI infrastructure. SK Hynix has historically led the mark…
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Public backlash against AI content and data use prompts platform changes · 3 sources tracked
A growing backlash against generative AI is beginning to influence tech platforms and companies, as users express dissatisfaction with AI-generated content and the lack of consent regarding data scraping for model train…
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Neuro-symbolic AI tutorial shows calibrated confidence as key fix
A new tutorial explores the limitations of neural networks in perception and symbolic engines in reasoning, highlighting the challenges when these two approaches are combined. The proposed solution involves calibrated c…
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Messi Test: AI can't replicate human tacit knowledge and judgment in critical roles
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, despite heavy technological integration, was ultimately decided by human skill and tacit knowledge, illustrating the limitations of AI in certain job sectors. The author proposes the "Mess…
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Asus refreshes Zenbook, Strix Scar laptops and TUF Gaming desktop
Asus has unveiled updated versions of its Zenbook, Expertbook, and Strix Scar laptop lines, alongside a new TUF Gaming desktop, at Computex 2026. The refreshed laptops feature updated aesthetics, new color options, and …
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Massachusetts AI Coalition marks 100 days, builds on innovation legacy
The Massachusetts AI Coalition has completed its first 100 days, establishing ten working groups focused on shaping the future of artificial intelligence. This initiative builds on the region's historical strength in in…
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India partners with UAE for AI computing, challenging US cloud dominance
India and the UAE have entered into an agreement to deploy 64 Cerebras supercomputers within India, aiming to reduce reliance on U.S. cloud providers like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google. This partnership allows India to …
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AI threatens 9.3M jobs in US knowledge economy hubs
A new index from Tufts University's Digital Planet at the Fletcher School indicates that approximately 9.3 million jobs and $757 billion in annual income are at risk within five years due to AI-driven displacement. The …
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AI job risk creates new 'Wired Belt' political power bloc
A new analysis from the Fletcher School at Tufts University identifies a growing political bloc dubbed the 'Wired Belt,' comprising white-collar workers in suburban areas most vulnerable to AI job displacement. These wo…
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Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak sparks concern, experts urge calm
An outbreak of the Andes strain of hantavirus on the expedition cruise ship MV Hondius has led to three deaths and prompted contact tracing. While this strain can spread between people, experts emphasize that the condit…