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Arboretum LifeSciences Secures $30 Million Series A Funding to Advance Genomic Medicine

Arboretum LifeSciences Secures $30 Million Series A Funding to Advance Genomic Medicine

Arboretum LifeSciences Secures $30 Million Series A Funding to Advance Genomic Medicine
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WHOOP Seeks Staff Applied Machine Learning Scientist to Enhance Wearable Technology Insights

WHOOP Seeks Staff Applied Machine Learning Scientist to Enhance Wearable Technology Insights

WHOOP Seeks Staff Applied Machine Learning Scientist to Enhance Wearable Technology Insights
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Harvard University's Black Hole Initiative Announces Postdoctoral Fellowships for Interdisciplinary Research

Harvard University's Black Hole Initiative Announces Postdoctoral Fellowships for Interdisciplinary Research

Harvard University's Black Hole Initiative (BHI), the world's first interdisciplinary research center dedicated to the study of black holes, is inviting applications for Postdoctoral Research Fellows. These positions are affiliated with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO). The BHI is currently located at 20 Garden Street in Cambridge, MA, and is slated to move to Zimmer Hall (formerly the Harvard Science Center) on Oxford Street. Senior members of the BHI include Harvard faculty such as Director Peter Galison (History & Philosophy of Science), Ramesh Narayan (Astronomy), Andy Strominger (Physics), and Abraham Loeb (Astronomy), as well as Yale Faculty Priyamvada Natarajan (Astronomy) and MIT Faculty Netta Engelhardt (Physics). SAO astronomers Sheperd Doeleman, founding director of the Event Horizon Telescope project, and Michael Johnson (Astrophysicist, Harvard-Smithsonian CfA) are also key members. Successful candidates will have access to computing facilities and opportunities to collaborate w...
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Watertown, MA Unveils Nation's First Net-Zero, LEED Platinum High School

Watertown, MA Unveils Nation's First Net-Zero, LEED Platinum High School

Watertown, Massachusetts, has opened a new $219 million high school, marking it as the first in the United States to achieve both net-zero energy and LEED 4.1 Platinum standards. The facility, which replaced a century-old structure, is the largest capital investment in the city's history. City Manager George Proakis highlighted the school as a national model for sustainable construction, emphasizing its energy efficiency and innovative learning spaces. The building is designed to produce as much energy as it consumes, utilizing solar panels, heat pumps for academic areas, and geothermal technology for larger community spaces, with 14 geothermal wells drilled 1,000 feet deep. Additionally, the construction prioritized environmental health by using materials that avoid harsh chemicals and recycling over 95% of demolition debris from the old school. The 4.27-acre campus incorporates rain gardens for stormwater management, native plants to support local habitats, and bike racks to encourage cycling. City Counc...
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Fairplay Releases Student-First AI Policy to Guide U.S. School Districts on AI Use

Fairplay Releases Student-First AI Policy to Guide U.S. School Districts on AI Use

Fairplay, a children's advocacy group, in collaboration with research partners, has released the 'Student-First AI Policy.' This model policy aims to provide U.S. school districts with strict criteria for reviewing and evaluating the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) products in educational settings. The initiative comes amidst growing evidence linking student AI use to weaker learning outcomes. The policy is designed as a starting point for school board members, superintendents, parents, educators, and students to adapt for their local districts, ensuring decisions are based on independent evidence rather than vendor marketing claims. Key requirements of the policy include independent research demonstrating improved learning outcomes, strong protection of student privacy with designs free of addictive features, and proof that the product will not perpetuate discrimination or existing inequities.
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Rochester Police Department Suspends Flock Camera Use for 30 Days Amid Privacy Concerns

Rochester Police Department Suspends Flock Camera Use for 30 Days Amid Privacy Concerns

The Rochester Police Department in Massachusetts has announced a 30-day suspension of its Flock cameras, effective Tuesday. This decision comes after significant community concerns were raised during a recent Select Board meeting regarding privacy and data sharing practices associated with the cameras. Rochester Police Chief Michael A. Assad Jr. stated that during this pause, the department will conduct a comprehensive review of the program to assess how information is stored and shared. While acknowledging the cameras' utility in solving investigations, locating individuals in danger, and identifying suspects, the department is addressing public apprehension about surveillance and potential misuse of data.
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ABC Orders Drama Pilot ‘Rabbit’ Based on UK Series ‘Ludwig’ From Megan Ganz & Humphrey Ker

ABC Orders Drama Pilot ‘Rabbit’ Based on UK Series ‘Ludwig’ From Megan Ganz & Humphrey Ker

ABC has ordered a drama pilot that is based on the popular BBC One series “Ludwig,” Variety has learned. The pilot, which marks ABC’s first of this year, hails from co-writers Megan Ganz and Humphrey Ker, who are also executive producers. Jon Steinberg and Dan Shotz also executive produce along with Kenton Allen of Big […]
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Massachusetts Considers Legislation for AI Audits Amidst Industry Opposition

Massachusetts Considers Legislation for AI Audits Amidst Industry Opposition

Massachusetts state legislators are currently negotiating legislation that could mandate third-party audits and assessments of Artificial Intelligence (AI) models, particularly focusing on catastrophic risks. This initiative comes as government oversight of rapidly advancing AI technology is perceived to be lagging. Governor Maura Healey has expressed support for developing safety standards through collaboration between government, industry, and academia. However, industry groups, including the Computer & Communications Industry Association and the Software and Information Industry Association, have voiced opposition. They argue that mandatory audits are premature due to the lack of sufficiently developed standards, qualified auditors, and established oversight mechanisms. Proponents of the bill, however, contend that delaying audit requirements is not the solution and that the proposed legislation offers a reasonable starting point for establishing a novel auditing regime that can evolve with best practic...
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AstraZeneca Inaugurates New Global Strategic R Center in Kendall Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts

AstraZeneca Inaugurates New Global Strategic R Center in Kendall Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts

AstraZeneca Inaugurates New Global Strategic R Center in Kendall Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Florida Implements New AI Rule for Schools, Posing Implementation Challenges

Florida Implements New AI Rule for Schools, Posing Implementation Challenges

Florida has introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) rule, Rule 6A-1.0957, which mandates that district school boards and charter school governing boards adopt AI-specific amendments to their internet safety policies by July 1, 2027. RumbergerKirk partner Leonard J. Dietzen has examined the practical and legal challenges schools face in complying with this new regulation. The rule requires schools to address how AI instructional tools are used, manage parental consent procedures, and provide non-AI alternatives. A significant concern is identifying which instructional tools fall under the rule's scope, especially as AI features become integrated into educational software. The regulation also focuses on autonomous AI tools, requiring direct adult supervision, complete activity logs, and the ability for school personnel to disable autonomous functions without vendor assistance. Incident reporting and maintaining human review for decisions affecting students are also key components.
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Factbox-Countries weigh banning smart glasses over privacy concerns

Factbox-Countries weigh banning smart glasses over privacy concerns

Oct 6 (Reuters) - Governments, courts and companies are considering restrictions and examining existing rules on smart glasses amid worries that the technology, brought to mainstream by Meta's Ray-Bans, could be used to photograph, film or audio-record confidential materials or people without their
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RoslinCT Awarded £7.25 Million Scottish Enterprise Grant to Advance Digital Cell Therapy Manufacturing

RoslinCT Awarded £7.25 Million Scottish Enterprise Grant to Advance Digital Cell Therapy Manufacturing

RoslinCT Awarded £7.25 Million Scottish Enterprise Grant to Advance Digital Cell Therapy Manufacturing