University of Southern California
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USC develops AI 'nutrition labels' for user wellbeing
Researchers at the University of Southern California have developed a novel framework that aims to provide "nutrition labels" for AI systems. This initiative seeks to offer users a transparent understanding of how AI mo…
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In-N-Out owner reaffirms commitment to California despite personal move
In-N-Out Burger's owner, Lynsi Snyder, has reaffirmed the company's commitment to remaining in California, despite her personal relocation to Tennessee. Snyder stated that leaving California would be the "dumbest busine…
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AI assistants like Claude erode satisfaction in CS education and careers
A computer science student expresses feelings of nihilism and disillusionment regarding their university experience and future career prospects due to the pervasive use of AI coding assistants like Claude. The student d…
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MacKenzie Scott's unrestricted donations contrast with named institutes funded by major donors
MacKenzie Scott's philanthropic approach contrasts with that of major donors to democracy programs, as she typically provides unrestricted funds that allow recipients to decide how to use them. In contrast, many large d…
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Researchers: Health cost transparency insufficient for employers to curb spending
Researchers from RAND Corporation and the University of Southern California have found that even large self-insured companies struggle to control rising health insurance costs. Despite increased price transparency manda…
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China's first AI-generated film flops at box office, signaling audience skepticism
China's first AI-generated feature film, "Sanxingdui: Future Past," has failed to attract audiences, grossing only an estimated $180,000 against a $1.5 million budget. While AI is widely adopted for short-form microdram…
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Pumpkin porch decorating services bloom into six-figure franchises
A new trend of professional porch decorating services, particularly for seasonal arrangements like pumpkins, is emerging across the United States. Businesses such as Squashbucklers and Porch Pumpkins offer services rang…
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Delivery robots face vandalism and public interference in urban areas
Delivery robots are increasingly navigating urban environments, but face challenges from vandalism and public interference. Incidents in cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco have seen robots damaged or stolen, prom…
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California Governor Newsom's AI Order Affects USC AI Programs
California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order that could impact the curriculum for artificial intelligence students at the University of Southern California. This order introduces a new framework for AI…
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Donald Trump launches AI chatbot amid student skepticism
Donald Trump has launched a new AI-powered chatbot, but students at the University of Southern California have expressed skepticism about its capabilities. The chatbot's effectiveness and the students' reactions highlig…
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AI-powered HPC cluster Hyperion predicts job times for research
Researchers at the University of South Carolina have developed Hyperion, a new high-performance computing (HPC) cluster designed for both scientific and humanities research. The system integrates two machine learning mo…
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Unrelated Mastodon posts discuss iPhone 18 Pro and a spy article
This cluster contains two unrelated items from Mastodon. The first discusses the features of the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro, particularly its camera capabilities, contrasting it with another Apple product called "The Duo." …
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Wealthy parents invest in AI schooling amid literacy crisis concerns
Wealthy parents are investing heavily in AI-powered education for their children, with some paying up to $75,000 annually for specialized schools like Alpha School. These institutions integrate AI tutors for core subjec…
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US universities restrict international student internships amid federal guidance
U.S. universities are restricting international student internships, particularly for Chinese students, due to new federal directives. These changes stem from updated guidance from the Student and Exchange Visitor Progr…
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Google Research adds mobility data to place embeddings with ME-POIs framework
Google Research, in collaboration with the University of Southern California, has developed ME-POIs, a novel framework that enhances text-based place embeddings by incorporating aggregate human movement data. This appro…
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Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine embrace AI for music's future
Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine, co-founders of Beats, believe that artificial intelligence will benefit the music industry. They are collaborating with the University of Southern California to explore AI's potential in music …
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Nature's threats now seen as major economic risks, experts say
Growing calls advocate for recognizing threats to nature as significant economic risks, moving beyond purely environmental concerns. Experts highlight the economy's fundamental dependence on natural systems for resource…
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AI Era Demands "Safe" Degrees: Top Universities Focus on Transferable Skills
In the current job market, certain university degrees are considered "safe" due to high demand and the development of transferable skills. These fields often involve a blend of technical proficiency and critical thinkin…
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Google and USC researchers address federated learning privacy error
Researchers from Google and USC have identified a privacy error in federated learning, where gradient updates can inadvertently reveal sensitive on-device data. They have developed a method to reduce the error cost asso…
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Home Depot co-founder's foundation donates $28.7M to USC for heart attack stem cell research
The Marcus Foundation, established by Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus, has donated nearly $30 million to the University of Southern California (USC) to advance stem cell research for heart attack recovery. This sign…