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/ 2 months agoLegal complications await if OpenAI tries to shake off control by the nonprofit that owns the rapidly growing tech company
When for-profit companies are spun out of nonprofits, there is no easy way out of the legal consequences.
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/ 2 months agoTrump’s agenda will face hurdles in Congress, despite the Republican ‘trifecta’ of winning the House, Senate and White House
Gridlock can still happen under unified government, and for reasons that are likely to be on full display in the 119th...
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/ 2 months agoWhy does the Senate confirm Trump’s picks for key posts — and how? A legal scholar explains the confirmation process and the ‘constitutional loophole’ of recess appointments
Senators have the power to approve or reject a president’s cabinet nominees. A loophole allows presidents to do an end run...
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/ 2 months agoBlack entrepreneurs are often shut out from capital, but here’s how some are removing barriers
Black business owners are often frustrated by systemic racial disparities, but a new study shows how they are using race to...
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/ 2 months agoWorkplace diversity training programs are everywhere, but their effectiveness varies widely
Diversity training programs work best, our research shows, when they form part of a broader, ongoing company effort against intolerance.
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/ 2 months agoCarbon offsets can help bring energy efficiency to low-income Americans − our Nashville data shows it could be a win for everyone
Insulating attics, replacing windows and adding heat pumps can save money and reduce emissions − if residents can afford the upgrades....
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/ 2 months agoAn 83-year-old short story by Borges portends a bleak future for the internet
Borges imagined an endless library that contained every possible permutation of letters. The truth is out there, but it’s embedded among...
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/ 2 months agoThe ‘Death Mother’: Horror’s most unnerving villain
Disturbing ideas about motherhood are pushed into our collective unconscious, a film scholar writes. Little wonder they’re at the heart of...
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/ 2 months agoRethinking 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...
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/ 2 months agoClimate change is encouraging unsanitary toilet practices among vulnerable communities
Cambodian study finds climate vulnerability hurts toilet functionality and leads to more open defecation.
