Microsoft to Expand AI Access in Washington State Schools

A new initiative from Microsoft will provide Washington public school districts and community colleges with free access to the company’s AI-powered learning tools, professional development opportunities and infrastructure support. The program, Microsoft Elevate Washington, aims to alleviate emerging disparities in AI adoption across regions and position Washington as a leader in AI-augmented education, according to…

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Funding Rounds Point to Ongoing Shift Toward Applied AI

The new wave of AI startups is focused on integration and execution, with this week’s announcements revealing a market shift toward products that connect intelligence to real-world workflows. From developer infrastructure to compliance automation and communication tools, companies are creating systems that make AI practical, scalable, and business-friendly. Reflection AI raises $2 billion to automate…

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Therapists Must Be Superhuman When Competing With AI Giving Out Free Mental Health Advice

Alors que les LLM donnent librement des conseils en matière de santé mentale, les thérapeutes humains doivent être presque surhumains pour se démarquer. getty Dans la chronique d’aujourd’hui, j’examine l’inquiétude croissante selon laquelle les thérapeutes humains sont de plus en plus comparés à l’IA générative quotidienne, qui dispense volontiers des conseils en matière de santé…

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AI Enhances Skull Stripping Techniques Throughout Lifespan

In a revolutionary advance in the field of biomedical engineering, Wang, Wang, and Zuo’s recent publication heralds a significant leap in the applications of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve a life-saving neuroimaging technique known as skull scanning. This innovative methodology has profound implications for understanding the structure of the human brain at different stages of…

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eBay’s CEO Gets Glowing Profile On AI & Focus Verticals

eBay CEO Jamie Iannone promotes the company’s AI program and recent stock rally in the laudatory Semafor CEO Signal feature. The interview, originally featured in Semafor’s invitational newsletter for CEOs of large companies, credits Iannone’s shift in strategy toward “focus on verticals” and “enthusiastic buyers” and adoption of AI to “reduce friction” for eBay’s outperformance…

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AI datacenters in the US aren’t ‘running on coal’ — but this dirty fuel has found favor for feeding demand spikes due to increased gas prices

U.S. data centers are increasingly reliant on coal-fired electricity as expanding AI infrastructure increases energy needs and makes natural gas less affordable, reports The register. However, in states with nuclear power plants, coal, slate and oil are used to smooth out power peaks and dips, not to meet the needs of leading technology giants. Let’s…

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Does Amphenol’s (APH) AI-Driven Design Wins Reshape Its Investment Narrative?

Amphenol reported strong second-quarter results and an optimistic outlook for the third quarter, fueled by significant gains in AI-related product design, including contributions to NVIDIA’s Blackwell NVL platform expected to scale in late 2025. The company’s diversified presence in the connectivity and intelligence markets supports strong order growth and consolidates its position as a leading…

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