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AI isn’t what we should be worried about – it’s the humans controlling it
The dread that AI evokes seems a distraction from the more disquieting scrutiny of humanity’s own dark nature. Read More
What are AI hallucinations? Why AIs sometimes make things up
When AI systems try to bridge gaps in their training data, the results can be wildly off the mark: fabrications and non sequiturs … Read More
5 Expert Tax Tips Small Business Owners Should Know
(BPT) - Feeling anxious about preparing and filing your business taxes? As a solopreneur or small business owner, navigating the … Read More
Ada Lovelace's skills with language, music, and needlepoint contributed to her pioneering work in computing
The Conversation spotlights Ada Lovelace, a female programming pioneer, more than a century before digital electronic computers were … Read More
LG’s Innovative HVAC Solutions Highlight Commitment to Decarbonization and Electrification
(BPT) - Decarbonization and electrification have emerged as defining trends in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) … Read More

How AI can help in the creative design process

My study found students that used AI in their design work were more creative and learned new skills quickly.

Securing America’s Scientific Leadership Takes Innovation

(NewsUSA) - The United States was once the global leader in science and technology, but now other countries, notably China, are catching up, in part by leveraging data through artificial …

The technology that runs Congress lags so far behind the modern world that its flag-tracking system just caught up to 2017-era Pizza Hut

The information systems Congress uses have existed largely unchanged for decades, while the world has experienced an information revolution.

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How Standards Will Help the United States Retain Global Tech Power

(NewsUSA) - The development of technical standards is an often overlooked, but is an essential element in global technology leadership. The United States must be proactive to develop these …

iLocal, Inc. Empowers Businesses with Results-Driven SEO Services for Unparalleled Online Growth

(NewsUSA) -  12/19/2024Seattle, WA – iLocal, Inc., a leading innovator in search engine optimization (SEO) and digital marketing, is proud to announce its targeted SEO services designed to …

What’s happening on RedNote? A media scholar explains the app TikTok users are fleeing to – and the cultural moment unfolding there
A digital media scholar and longtime RedNote user gives a firsthand account of US and Chinese social media users interacting on the … Read More
4 expert insights on AI adoption across nonprofits in 2025
(BPT) - However you use AI, its adoption across organizations of all sizes — including nonprofits — has proven to help people … Read More
Smart Devices for Everyone in the Family
(Family Features) This season's latest and greatest devices bring new opportunities to explore and engage for everyone - … Read More
Emerging AI trends to watch for in 2025
Creatie.ai compiled AI trends for 2025 as companies race to integrate this technology into nearly every product. Read More
Looking to Up Your Fitness in the New Year? This Expert Says Tech Can Help
(BPT) - From wearables to apps, New Year's fitness resolutions are getting a tech boost that's catching on, with T-Mobile customers … Read More
Connected Living for Everyone in the Family
(Family Features) This season's latest and greatest devices bring new opportunities to explore and engage for everyone - … Read More

Cutting expenses in the new year? Here are 6 painless ways to do it

(BPT) - The new year is dawning. Are your resolutions in line? It's the same every year, right? You set lofty goals — get up an hour earlier to exercise, eat healthier, organize your life, save …

Connectivity Opportunities in Rural America

(NewsUSA) - Rural Americans often enjoy unique lifestyle benefits, but many still face significant challenges in accessing reliable internet connectivity. With the conclusion of the Affordable …

Bluesky isn’t the ‘new Twitter,’ but its resemblance to the old one is drawing millions of new users

Bluesky, the microblogging alternative to X, is having a moment. A social media researcher explains why people are flocking to it – and why it isn’t likely to recapture the early days of Twitter.

Rethinking screen time: A better understanding of what people do on their devices is key to digital well-being

Screen time is more than just hours spent on devices. By studying diverse digital habits, researchers can help people adopt a balanced approach to technology.

No, America’s battery plant boom isn’t going bust – construction is on track for the biggest factories, with over 23,000 jobs planned

The future of these job-generating gigafactories, many of them in Republican states, could be at risk if the next president tries to wipe out the programs that made them possible.

How to overcome your device dependency and manage a successful digital detox

Disconnecting from the digital realm from time to time is good for your well-being, but doing so can be difficult. There are steps you can take, however, to get in the habit of putting your phone down.

MicroRNA − a new Nobel laureate describes the scientific process of discovering these tiny molecules that turn genes on and off

Victor Ambros received half of the Nobel Prize for his work on microRNAs. Here he talks about the teamwork – and the nematodes – that made the discovery possible.
Nuclear rockets could travel to Mars in half the time − but designing the reactors that would power them isn’t easy
Nuclear-powered rockets could one day enable faster space travel. NASA NASA plans to send crewed missions to Mars over the next decade … Read More
How to archive your photos in the digital age
Taking photographs used to be a careful, conscious act. Photos were selective, frozen moments in time carefully archived in albums and … Read More
Here’s how to maintain healthy smartphone habits
What is the first thing you do in the morning after you awaken? Many people immediately check their phones for notifications of … Read More
Quantum computers are like kaleidoscopes − why unusual metaphors help illustrate science and technology
Quantum computing is like Forrest Gump ’s box of chocolates : You never know what you’re gonna get. Quantum phenomena – the … Read More
Phone cameras can take in more light than the human eye − that’s why low-light events like the northern lights often look better through your phone camera
Smartphone cameras have significantly improved in recent years. Computational photography and AI allow these devices to capture … Read More