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US seminary enrollment drops 14%, fueling clergy shortage
Enrollment in Master of Divinity programs has significantly declined, with a 14% drop between 2020 and 2024. This trend is accelerating a leadership vacuum in religious institutions, particularly impacting rural and Bla…
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CDC criticized for inaction during cruise ship hantavirus outbreak
Experts are criticizing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for its perceived inaction during a recent hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship. Despite the international attention and cases involving Ameri…
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Microsoft, Google, xAI agree to government pre-launch AI model testing
Microsoft, Google, and xAI have agreed to permit U.S. government agencies to test their AI models prior to public release. This initiative aims to allow for the evaluation of potential cybersecurity and national securit…
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Government research funding vital for innovation, CSET argues
A new analysis from the Center for Security & Emerging Tech (CSET) highlights the critical role of government-funded research, particularly from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), in fostering innovation and econo…
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Supreme Court temporarily halts ruling on abortion pill access amid legal battles
Nationwide access to abortion pills is currently in legal uncertainty following a recent circuit court ruling that significantly restricted access to mifepristone. This decision has created confusion for pharmacies and …
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Spirit Airlines ceases operations after two bankruptcies and failed bailout attempt
Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations, canceling all flights and stranding passengers after two bankruptcies and a failed government bailout attempt. The airline cited a sudden and sustained rise in fuel prices as the r…
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US Military Partners with 7 Tech Firms to Integrate AI into Classified Systems
The U.S. military has established agreements with seven technology firms to implement their AI solutions within classified systems. This initiative aims to enhance AI's role in critical military functions such as decisi…
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Georgetown experts urge international alliance to protect critical space infrastructure
An op-ed by Kathleen Curlee and Brian Golden from Georgetown's Center for Security & Emerging Tech argues that space infrastructure is vital and requires enhanced international cooperation for its security. The authors …
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CSET expert testifies on China's AI data theft and cybersecurity threats
Andrew Lohn, a Senior Fellow at Georgetown University's Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET), testified before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. His testimony focused on China's strat…
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AI skills demand in entry-level jobs nearly doubles year-over-year
A new report from Georgetown University's Center for Security & Emerging Technology (CSET) indicates a significant rise in entry-level job postings requiring AI skills. These positions have nearly doubled in the past ye…
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China builds massive biobanks to rival US in biomedical data race
China is rapidly constructing extensive domestic biobanks, aiming to establish a research capacity comparable to that of the United States. This initiative is partly driven by increasing geopolitical tensions and restri…
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From Emily Tucker, Director of the Center on Privacy & Technology at Georgetown Law, to Georgetown students: "If you start thinking about the world you want to
Emily Tucker, Director of Georgetown Law's Center on Privacy & Technology, urged students to prioritize creating a better world over seeking comfort within the existing tech landscape. She argued that by focusing on com…
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CSET uses Wikipedia-based AI model to identify 100 emerging technologies
Researchers at Georgetown's Center for Security & Emerging Tech (CSET) have developed a novel method for identifying emerging technologies. Their approach utilizes an AI model trained on Wikipedia data to generate a lis…
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CSET Director Toner warns Senate Judiciary on China's AI "distillation attacks"
Helen Toner, Director of Georgetown University's Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET), testified before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee regarding China's alleged theft of U.S. AI innovation. Toner high…
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Soaring jet fuel costs accelerate airline shakeout, threatening travelers with higher fares
The U.S. airline industry is facing significant disruption due to soaring jet fuel prices, exacerbated by recent geopolitical events. This cost pressure is leading to higher fares for consumers and forcing airlines to r…
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AI research tackles LLM context, social agents, and evaluation benchmarks
Researchers are developing new methods to evaluate and improve Large Language Models (LLMs). One paper introduces a benchmark to assess LLMs' contextual understanding, finding that quantized models show performance degr…
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Mamba model offers Transformer-level performance with faster inference and longer context
Mamba, a new State Space Model (SSM), presents an alternative to the dominant Transformer architecture in AI. It aims to match Transformer performance and scaling laws while efficiently handling extremely long sequences…
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OpenAI Expands Board and Leadership with Key Hires in Tech and Policy
OpenAI has significantly expanded its Board of Directors by adding four new members: Adebayo Ogunlesi, Dr. Sue Desmond-Hellmann, Nicole Seligman, Fidji Simo, and Helen Toner. These appointments bring diverse expertise i…