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Artificial Intelligence

From Firefighting to AI: A Founder’s Gold Mine

Sunny Sethi founded HEN Technologies, applying his materials science expertise to develop high-efficiency firefighting nozzles that dramatically improve suppression while…

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Business

Trump Administration Threatens to Dismantle Key Climate Research Center

The White House budget office has proposed dismantling the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), labeling it a source of…

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Business

Python Foundation Rejects US Security Grant

The Python Software Foundation rejected a $1.5 million U.S. government grant because the terms would have prohibited its diversity, equity,…

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Business

Trump admin anti-DEI rules block Python security upgrade

The Python Software Foundation withdrew a major NSF grant application because new federal rules would have prohibited any DEI programming,…

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AI & Tech

Why We Must Boldly Invest in Basic Science

America's technological leadership is rooted in federal investment in fundamental scientific research, which has led to breakthroughs like nuclear power,…

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Artificial Intelligence

White House Plan Ushers in Open-Weight AI Era, New Guardrails Needed

The White House AI Action Plan outlines a strategic roadmap for federal agencies to collaborate with AI developers, prioritize infrastructure,…

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Entertainment

Trump’s Arts & Science Cuts: Impact on Video Games

The Trump administration's budget cuts disrupted critical programs in the video game industry, affecting game preservation, VR innovation, and university…

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Newswire

Tuesday Telescope: Meet the New Champion in the Ring

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has released its first images, showcasing its groundbreaking capabilities to redefine astronomy with an 8.4-meter…

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Artificial Intelligence

IBM CEO Calls for More Federal AI Funding, Not Cuts

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna advocates for increased federal AI research funding, warning budget cuts risk U.S. technological leadership and economic…

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