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Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
8 hours ago

Meta's Superintelligence Lab unveils its first public model, Muse Spark

Meta's Muse Spark introduces Contemplating mode, enhancing performance with multiple agents and improved reinforcement learning for better accuracy and efficiency.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
12 hours ago

Meta is reentering the AI race with a new model called Muse Spark

Meta launches Muse Spark, a new AI model designed for its products, promising improved query handling and multimodal input capabilities.
Science
fromHarvard Gazette
1 day ago

The questions that keep scientists up at night - Harvard Gazette

Major unanswered questions in various scientific fields continue to challenge researchers, highlighting the limits of current knowledge and the potential impact of future discoveries.
OMG science
fromHarvard Gazette
12 hours ago

Memorial Minute for William Paul - Harvard Gazette

William Paul was a pioneering physicist at Harvard, known for his contributions to experimental solid state physics and high-pressure research.
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Just one Mass. college ranks among the nation's best graduate schools, per U.S. News

MIT ranked No. 1 for best graduate engineering program in the 2026 rankings, leading the country and excelling in six engineering specialties, including computer and electrical engineering.
Boston
Higher education
fromCalifornia Post
8 hours ago

California college ranked No. 1 best public university in the nation - and others make top 10

University of California, Berkeley has reclaimed the top spot in U.S. News & World Report rankings, pushing UCLA to second place after years of dominance.
Arts
fromArtnet News
7 hours ago

Dartmouth Students Renew Calls to Remove Leon Black's Name From Arts Center | Artnet News

Students at Dartmouth demand the removal of Leon Black's name from the arts center due to his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
fromThe Washington Post
11 hours ago

Customs wrongly canceled Harvard scientist's visa over frog embryos, judge rules

U.S. District Judge Christina Reiss ruled that the government unlawfully canceled Petrova's J-1 visa, stating that the government failed to cite any authority allowing Customs and Border Protection officers to cancel the visa for failing to declare the embryos.
US news
Information security
fromTNW | Anthropic
12 hours ago

Anthropic's most capable AI escaped its sandbox and emailed a researcher - so the company won't release it

Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview can autonomously find and exploit zero-day vulnerabilities, but will not be released publicly.
#law-school-rankings
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Yale Law Has Fallen - See Also - Above the Law

Law school rankings, legal academia opinions, and student activism shape the current landscape of legal education and practice.
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

End Of An Era: Yale Booted From No. 1 Spot In Historic U.S. News Law School Rankings Shakeup - Above the Law

Stanford Law School has overtaken Yale Law School as the top law school in the latest U.S. News rankings.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Yale Law Has Fallen - See Also - Above the Law

Law school rankings, legal academia opinions, and student activism shape the current landscape of legal education and practice.
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

End Of An Era: Yale Booted From No. 1 Spot In Historic U.S. News Law School Rankings Shakeup - Above the Law

Stanford Law School has overtaken Yale Law School as the top law school in the latest U.S. News rankings.
#education
Education
fromHarvard Gazette
2 weeks ago

How high school shapes future success - Harvard Gazette

Higher 10th-grade test scores and college plans correlate with better long-term educational and earning outcomes for students.
#ai-in-education
fromFuturism
1 day ago
Online learning

College Students Losing Ability to Participate in Class Discussions Since They Offloaded Their Thinking to AI

Online learning
fromFuturism
1 day ago

College Students Losing Ability to Participate in Class Discussions Since They Offloaded Their Thinking to AI

Students increasingly rely on AI for thinking, leading to diminished cognitive skills and homogenized classroom discussions.
Higher education
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

Student Parker Jones calls out college professors for being slow on AI

Students are using AI tools like ChatGPT for practical learning, while many professors remain hesitant or skeptical about integrating these tools into education.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

I moved across the world to get into the Ivy League. Then I quit Brown after a year to launch a VC firm at 21.

Smaiyl Makyshov founded Multifaceted Capital to focus on community-driven venture capital, particularly within the US boarding school system.
#intelligence
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago
Psychology

Research suggests that high intelligence doesn't protect against bad decisions - it makes people better at constructing convincing justifications for the bad decisions they were already going to make - Silicon Canals

Higher intelligence can lead to greater polarization rather than alignment on contested facts.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

9 signs you have a genuinely sharp mind (even if you never thought of yourself as particularly intelligent) - Silicon Canals

Intelligence often manifests in quiet observation and attention to detail rather than loud proclamations or traditional measures of success.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Research suggests that high intelligence doesn't protect against bad decisions - it makes people better at constructing convincing justifications for the bad decisions they were already going to make - Silicon Canals

Higher intelligence can lead to greater polarization rather than alignment on contested facts.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

9 signs you have a genuinely sharp mind (even if you never thought of yourself as particularly intelligent) - Silicon Canals

Intelligence often manifests in quiet observation and attention to detail rather than loud proclamations or traditional measures of success.
#ai
fromMedium
2 days ago
Data science

The Minds Shaping AI: Meet the Keynote Speakers at ODSC AI East 2026

Business
fromFortune
5 days ago

Leaders push for a 'Manhattan Project' and public-private solutions around AI and labor | Fortune

AI could create a talent and job crisis, necessitating collaboration between public and private sectors to manage the transition effectively.
Data science
fromMedium
2 days ago

The Minds Shaping AI: Meet the Keynote Speakers at ODSC AI East 2026

The ODSC AI East 2026 keynote speakers provide insights into the future of AI, focusing on its real-world impact and societal implications.
Business
fromFortune
5 days ago

Leaders push for a 'Manhattan Project' and public-private solutions around AI and labor | Fortune

AI could create a talent and job crisis, necessitating collaboration between public and private sectors to manage the transition effectively.
Higher education
fromForbes
1 day ago

10 College Degrees AI Is Making Redundant Right Now

AI is rapidly making certain college degrees redundant, particularly in business administration and generic fields, impacting job market opportunities for graduates.
Medicine
fromHarvard Gazette
2 days ago

Are your bathroom habits normal? - Harvard Gazette

Trisha Pasricha's book addresses gut health and bowel movements with humor and aims to provide accurate information on often-embarrassing topics.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Jensen Huang to Sam Altman: The guest list turning a Stanford AI class into a tech summit

Stanford's 'Frontier Systems' course prepares students for AI integration in various industries with prominent guest speakers and a focus on practical applications.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

UK's leading AI research institute told to make significant' changes

The Alan Turing Institute must implement significant changes to improve strategic alignment and value for money after a review by UK Research and Innovation.
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

Writing us back from the brink - Harvard Gazette

"We're talking about political leaders who were moved by an enormous sense of responsibility and fear for the world."
Russo-Ukrainian War
Health
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

Rethinking what it means to age - Harvard Gazette

Living longer does not equate to living healthier, as many older adults face chronic health conditions.
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

'Best college tradition anywhere'- Harvard Gazette

"This is a wonderful day for the students to show their spirit and kind of shed the super-academic, super-intense [persona] and just really be fun College students enjoying a little healthy competition."
NYC LGBT
Education
fromFortune
3 days ago

Meet a former VC who has a plan to prepare American students for an AI-disrupted future | Fortune

American education must adapt to prepare students for a rapidly changing workforce influenced by artificial intelligence.
Philosophy
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

Revisiting America's vision statement - Harvard Gazette

The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution represent a disjunction between America's vision of equality and its operational compromises.
Silicon Valley
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Baltimore is pushing back against AI's worst excesses. What happens next could reshape American tech

Baltimore is addressing the risks of AI, exemplified by a lawsuit against xAI for generating illegal content.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Chris Rokos: the camera-shy billionaire behind the biggest UK university donation in modern times

Chris Rokos donated £190m to establish a school of government at the University of Cambridge, emphasizing diverse intellectual viewpoints in education.
fromHarvard Gazette
2 weeks ago

'No way to go but up' - Harvard Gazette

"I told him, 'These are the things I'm concerned about; these are the risks if we run out of medications, or if we run out of oxygen, or if we're not able to get you off the mountain in two or three days.' I would like to think that we, whether it's as physicians or patients, should be able to talk about risk in a little bit more of a realistic, humane way."
Public health
Education
fromFuturism
4 days ago

AI Forces College Professor to Get Typewriters for Entire Class

Typewriters in class encourage students to engage more with each other and the learning process, contrasting with modern digital distractions.
Mental health
fromHarvard Gazette
3 weeks ago

The things we carry - Harvard Gazette

Childhood adverse experiences cause long-term health damage through cellular-level biological changes that increase risks for cardiovascular disease, mental health problems, and other conditions decades later.
Education
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

'Vibe coding' may offer insight into our AI future - Harvard Gazette

Vibe coding allows users to create software by describing functionality in plain English, reducing the need for coding knowledge.
#higher-education
Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The Guardian view on Cambridge's 190m gift: billionaires won't fix universities' problems | Editorial

Philanthropy plays a crucial role in higher education funding, but reliance on wealthy donors creates disparities among UK universities.
Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The Guardian view on Cambridge's 190m gift: billionaires won't fix universities' problems | Editorial

Philanthropy plays a crucial role in higher education funding, but reliance on wealthy donors creates disparities among UK universities.
OMG science
fromHarvard Gazette
2 weeks ago

Ultra-cool step toward transformative technologies - Harvard Gazette

Harvard physicists enhanced a pressure measurement device with quantum sensors to study superconductors, revealing new insights into why promising superconductor materials produce inconsistent results.
#artificial-intelligence
fromFortune
4 days ago
Artificial intelligence

A Yale economist says AGI won't automate most jobs-because they're not worth the trouble | Fortune

Most human work won't be automated; it's often not important enough to replace.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
4 days ago

A Yale economist says AGI won't automate most jobs-because they're not worth the trouble | Fortune

Most human work won't be automated; it's often not important enough to replace.
Psychology
fromHarvard Gazette
2 weeks ago

Ways to keep talking - and maybe find way forward - amid riven times - Harvard Gazette

Signaling goodwill and respect while highlighting shared interests is essential for effective disagreement.
Higher education
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

What an Ivy League Education Really Gets You

Graduates from elite universities dominate key sectors of the economy and culture despite being a small percentage of the population.
Boston food
fromHarvard Gazette
4 weeks ago

Atlas Hotel opens at the Enterprise Research Campus - Harvard Gazette

The Atlas Hotel in Allston features a community-focused design with a ground-floor restaurant and lounge space intended to serve both hotel guests and local residents as a shared gathering area.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

How to Draw the Line Between AI Insights and Human Decisions

High-performance teams leverage clear ownership and decision velocity to enhance AI-informed decision-making in competitive environments.
#ai-impact
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
6 days ago

New MIT jobs report: Why AI's work impact will roll in like a rising tide, not a crashing wave

AI's impact on jobs may take longer than expected, allowing workers more time to adapt.
Higher education
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

A Growing Number of College Students Are Switching Majors - Here's What's Behind It

One in six college students changed their major due to AI's perceived impact on the job market, with many considering a switch.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
6 days ago

New MIT jobs report: Why AI's work impact will roll in like a rising tide, not a crashing wave

AI's impact on jobs may take longer than expected, allowing workers more time to adapt.
Higher education
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

A Growing Number of College Students Are Switching Majors - Here's What's Behind It

One in six college students changed their major due to AI's perceived impact on the job market, with many considering a switch.
fromMedium
1 week ago

From MIT to Fortune 500: Meet the AI Leaders Speaking at the AI X Leadership Summit

The AI X Leadership Summit is designed for executives and technical leaders navigating the complex realities of AI adoption, governance, workforce transformation, and innovation.
Artificial intelligence
Science
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Harvard Professor Says AI Users Are Losing Cognitive Abilities

Excessive AI chatbot use causes cognitive decline and critical thinking atrophy, particularly among students and low-income populations relying on AI for homework completion.
#cornell-university
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Influential economist Larry Summers to depart Harvard over Epstein ties

Documents released as part of an effort to bring greater transparency to Epstein's relationships with powerbrokers in politics, business and culture shed light on Summers's extensive correspondence with Epstein, whom he once emailed asking for advice on wooing women.
US news
Relationships
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Did I say too much? - Harvard Gazette

Purposeful personal disclosure builds trust, deepens relationships, increases likeability, and can be learned when done at the right time with appropriate social risk.
#harvard-university
Higher education
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Harvard may be under federal investigation and cost over $87,000 a year-but it's still Gen Z's No. 1 'dream college' | Fortune

Harvard remains the top choice for college applicants, showcasing strong brand recognition and competitive admissions despite rising costs.
Higher education
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Harvard may be under federal investigation and cost over $87,000 a year-but it's still Gen Z's No. 1 'dream college' | Fortune

Harvard remains the top choice for college applicants, showcasing strong brand recognition and competitive admissions despite rising costs.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago

Department of Defense Severs Academic Ties With Harvard

In a video posted to social media on Friday, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said his department will discontinue all graduate-level professional military training, fellowships and certificate programs for active-duty service members at Harvard University starting in the 2026-27 school year. Currently enrolled service members will be allowed to finish their courses, he said. "For too long this department has sent our best and brightest officers to Harvard hoping the university would better understand and appreciate our warrior class," Hegseth said.
US politics
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Class of 2001 elects Alejandra Casillas as chief marshal of alumni - Harvard Gazette

Alejandra's unwavering commitment to serving others is deeply inspiring, from her efforts to expand access to high-quality healthcare in historically underserved communities to her tireless advocacy for first-generation students,
Public health
Higher education
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

I'm a Student at Yale. My Classmates Are Doing Exactly What Charlie Kirk Wanted Them To.

Ivy League students are pursuing marriage with competitive intensity similar to other status symbols, contradicting stereotypes of high achievers being romantically stunted.
Science
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

A 'cocktail' recipe for brain cells - Harvard Gazette

Engineered molecular signals convert brain progenitor stem cells into corticospinal neurons, enabling lab growth and potential regeneration for ALS and spinal cord injuries.
Public health
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Taking a fresh look at definition of autism - Harvard Gazette

Proposals for a separate high-needs or 'profound autism' category risk promoting segregation and political labeling rather than reflecting clear scientific distinctions.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago

Harvard's President Undercuts Academic Freedom and Learning

As reported by the Harvard Crimson student newspaper, reflecting on the present challenges to institutions around accusations of intolerance and hostility to free debate, Garber came down firmly on the side of not debating (bold is mine): "I'm pleased to say that I think there is real movement to restore balance in teaching and to bring back the idea that you need to be objective in the classroom."
Education
Higher education
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

So much for the death of the elite degree

Elite college graduates have regained hiring advantage as employers become more selective during economic slowdown, with top-tier universities increasingly prioritized in recruitment.
Artificial intelligence
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

When you do the math, humans still rule - Harvard Gazette

Mathematicians launched First Proof to test AI on recently solved research problems, showing AI excels at routine tasks but struggles with creative, conceptual breakthroughs.
Higher education
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Wonder served Harvard president well - Harvard Gazette

Alan Garber's curiosity and mentorship shaped his path from economics and medicine to becoming Harvard's 31st president, driven by deep gratitude to the institution.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

New ranking: Where OpenAI employees went to college

While not a full picture of OpenAI's workforce, the snapshot underscores how heavily frontier AI labs continue to draw from a small cluster of top research universities - and how concentrated elite AI talent remains.
Artificial intelligence
Higher education
fromAxios
1 month ago

Summers leaves Harvard as Epstein reckoning rocks academia

Multiple university leaders have resigned or faced investigations following revelations of their associations with Jeffrey Epstein documented in released files.
Higher education
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Alumni rally to support next generation of researchers - Harvard Gazette

A $50 million donor commitment will match new gifts to create 50 endowed Ph.D. fellowships, securing financial support for doctoral students.
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Alumni committee names candidates for Harvard board elections - Harvard Gazette

The process of identifying candidates for Overseer and HAA elected director once again underscored the extraordinary breadth of experience and commitment found across the Harvard alumni community,
Higher education
Higher education
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Funding innovative approaches to belonging- Harvard Gazette

Four Harvard Culture Lab–funded projects will strengthen belonging through listening, dialogue, art, and representation across campus.
Higher education
fromFortune
2 months ago

How Trump helped Harvard: 5 'Crimson' leadership lessons on standing up to bullies | Fortune

Harvard strengthened governance and gained broad public, donor, and peer support after political attacks, producing financial and enrollment rebounds.
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