OpenAI Partners with Vox Media and The Atlantic to Use Their News Content
On Wednesday, OpenAI, a company specializing in artificial intelligence (AI), announced partnerships with Vox Media and The Atlantic. These deals allow OpenAI to use news articles from these publishers to…
Virginia Tech Firm Settles Over Discriminatory Job Posting
In March 2023, Arthur Grand Technologies Inc., a Virginia-based IT staffing firm, faced backlash after a job advertisement was posted on Indeed. The ad specified that the position was open…
Pope Francis Apologizes for Using Offensive Term in Meeting with Bishops
Pope Francis apologized on Tuesday after reports surfaced that he used an offensive term referring to gay men during a private meeting with Italian bishops. The incident occurred during a…
Lawyers Warn of Massive Lawsuits Over PFAS Chemicals
Lawyers have warned that upcoming lawsuits regarding PFAS chemicals could surpass the costs seen in asbestos litigation. Brian Gross, a defense lawyer, addressed plastic-industry executives at a recent conference, predicting…
Could A.I. Replace CEOs?
As artificial intelligence (A.I.) continues to reshape workplaces, one group of workers that might face significant disruption is chief executives. A.I. programs, known for making various jobs obsolete, could potentially…
Louisiana’s Coastline at Risk: Governor’s Policies Threaten Decade of Progress
Louisiana’s coastline, a vital natural barrier against hurricanes and rising sea levels, is in peril due to recent policy changes introduced by the state’s new Republican governor, Jeff Landry. Despite…
Russia’s Disinformation Campaigns Target European Elections
European monitors have detected a significant increase in Russian disinformation efforts as the European parliamentary elections approach in June. A notable operation, known as “Doppelganger,” involves creating fake websites that…
Israeli Airstrike in Rafah Kills 45, Sparks International Outcry
On Sunday, May 26, an Israeli airstrike hit an encampment for displaced Palestinians in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, killing at least 45 people and injuring dozens more, according…
Week 6 of Donald Trump’s Criminal Trial
This week marked the conclusion of the sixth week of the criminal trial against former President Donald J. Trump. The trial, which is the first prosecution of an American president,…
UN Court Orders Immediate Halt to Israeli Offensive in Gaza
May 24, 2024 – The United Nations’ top court has directed Israel to “immediately halt” its military offensive in Rafah, a city in southern Gaza where over one million Palestinians…