ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Jul 02 2025BUSINESS

How Employee Stock Ownership Plans Shape Company Success

In the fast-paced world of smart manufacturing, companies are always looking for ways to boost performance and keep their employees motivated. One popular strategy is Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), which give workers a stake in the company's future. But how exactly do ESOPs affect a company's performance over time? This is where things get interesting. A re...

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Jul 02 2025EDUCATION

Asking Better Questions in the AI Age

In the coming years, as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more common, the way we ask questions will need to change. This shift is not just about technology. It's about how we think and solve problems. Leaders and teachers will have to come up with new questions they haven't thought of before. Asking the right questions is crucial. It helps us find new ideas and ...

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Jun 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI's Beauty Standards: A Look at Virtual Facial Preferences

AI has been trying to figure out what makes a face attractive. Researchers used five different AI models to create images of what they think are "ideal" and "attractive" faces. They then measured these virtual faces to see if they match up with old-school beauty standards. Most of the faces generated were female and Caucasian. The AI's idea of an attractive face had...

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Jun 19 2025SCIENCE

Bridging Worlds: The Role of Knowledge Brokers in Science and Policy

In the world of science and policy, there is a growing need to bridge the gap between researchers and policymakers. This has given rise to a new role: the knowledge broker. These brokers act as intermediaries, helping to translate complex research findings into actionable policies. Understanding how these brokers operate is crucial for effective policymaking. ...

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Jun 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

The AI Race: Why Meta is Trying to Lure Top Talent from OpenAI

The world of artificial intelligence is heating up, and Meta is making big moves to secure top talent. The company, known for owning popular platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is eager to strengthen its AI capabilities. Recently, Meta spent a whopping $14 billion to buy a significant stake in the startup, Scale AI. This investment is part of a broader ...

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Jun 18 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking Secrets: How Scans and AI Are Changing Forensic Science

The skull has always been a key player in figuring out who someone was. It is used in investigations to determine three main things: whether the person was male or female, how tall they were, and how old they were when they died. Modern tech has made this process much more precise. Computed tomography, or CT scans, allow experts to get a detailed look at the skull. T...

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Jun 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smart Searches: How AI is Changing Drug Rules

The world of drug and biologic product regulation is undergoing a significant shift. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is at the heart of this change. It is making it easier and faster to find important information. This is not just about speed. It is about making the process of regulation more efficient and effective. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ha...

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Jun 15 2025HEALTH

The Future of AI in Bone and Muscle Health

Artificial intelligence (AI) is making big waves in the world of bone and muscle health. It is reshaping how doctors approach treatment. The question is whether it will live up to the hype. The focus is on making healthcare more effective and affordable. This is known as value-based care. AI is being used in many areas of medicine. Musculoskeletal health is one...

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Jun 15 2025HEALTH

The Future of Pediatric Urology: AI vs Traditional Methods

The European Association of Urology and the European Society for Pediatric Urology have been working together to create guidelines for pediatric urology. These guidelines are meant to improve patient care by providing evidence-based recommendations. They also assess the benefits and drawbacks of various treatments. The field of artificial intelligence (AI) has seen ...

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Jun 12 2025HEALTH

Fairness in AI: Kidney Care and the Bias Challenge

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making waves in kidney care. But there is a big problem. AI systems can be biased. This means they might not treat all patients fairly. Or they might not help all doctors equally. This is a big deal. It affects how well patients are cared for. And it affects who gets to be a doctor. AI systems learn from data. If the data is biased, t...

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