The incoming Trump administration is likely to crack down on the H-1B visas used by tech companies and research institutions to hire top talent from other countries.
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From fruit fly to this guy: a map of one tiny brain may show how larger ones work
The first full map of an adult fruit fly’s brain shows 50 million connections between neurons. Researchers are using the map to learn how all brains work.
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AI met fruit fly, and a better brain model emerged
A virtual version of a fruit fly’s visual system could help scientists understand how brain networks process information. The model could also lead to more efficient AI systems.
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eBay will pay a $3 million fine over former employees’ harassment campaign
The penalty settles charges against eBay more than three years after then-employees sent spiders and cockroaches, among other things, to a couple over their newsletter’s coverage of the company.
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Under growing pressure, Meta vows to make it harder for teens to see harmful content
The social media company says it’s introducing new policies to restrict teens from seeing posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders on Facebook and Instagram.
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Under growing pressure, Meta vows to make it harder for teens to see harmful content
The social media company says it’s introducing new policies to restrict teens from seeing posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders on Facebook and Instagram.
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Under growing pressure, Meta vows to make it harder for teens to see harmful content
The social media company says it’s introducing new policies to restrict teens from seeing posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders on Facebook and Instagram.
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To help young people with #mentalhealth, researchers team up with TikTok influencers
Harvard professors wanted to flood social media with evidence-based information about conditions like anxiety and depression. So they turned to the people who already know how to go viral.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For December 13
Question of the Week: Will Rhode Island ever be able to leverage its small size to get better public transit? Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) RIPTA talks up the […]
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URI Opens Artificial Intelligence Lab
The University of Rhode Island opened a new laboratory dedicated to studying artificial intelligence at its Kingston Campus on Tuesday. According to the…