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Graphic design

The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) gets a rebrand that amplifies the region's heritage and contemporary art

The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) aims to position itself as the cultural capital of West Africa, with a new brand identity and website designed to showcase the region's rich cultural history. [ more ]

IndieWire

Film

Itching for More Menage-a-Trois Cinema After 'Challengers'? Consider Jean Eustache's 'The Mother and the Whore'

The films discussed relate to the challenges of non-monogamous relationships, actors transitioning from child roles, societal ignorance impact, and expanding perspectives through viewing both. [ more ]

Above the Law

Law

Law Schools Aren't Offering Enough Classes On This Billion Dollar Industry

Law schools are slower to adapt to cannabis law courses despite the growing industry and changing legal landscape. [ more ]

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Theregister

Artificial intelligence

AI could crash democracy and cause wars, warns Japan's NTT

Generative AI, if unregulated, can damage societal trust, leading to potential collapse of democracy and social order.

Regulations and education on AI are necessary to maintain societal pillars like elections, security, and intellectual property protection. [ more ]

Forbes

4 months ago

Artificial intelligence

On Using Generative AI As A Lie Detector Including Trying To Bust The Infamous Two Truths And A Lie Gambit Via ChatGPT

Generative AI apps like ChatGPT could potentially be used as lie detectors.

The use of generative AI for lie detection raises ethical concerns and has societal implications. [ more ]

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Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Cecil L. Murray, who made the First African Methodist Episcopal Church the most prestigious black pulpit in Los Angeles, has died

Rev. Dr. Cecil L. 'Chip' Murray transformed First AME Church, boosting membership to over 18,000 and gaining attention from political leaders.

Murray's leadership extended beyond the church with a focus on community service and addressing pressing societal needs. [ more ]

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Artificial intelligence

OpenAI deems its voice cloning tool too risky for general release

Tool called Voice Engine can clone voices with just 15 seconds of audio, too risky for general release due to misinformation threats.

OpenAI is taking a cautious approach to releasing Voice Engine widely, focusing on responsible deployment and societal adaptation. [ more ]

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UK politics

The Guardian view on unpaid care: time to heed Kate and Derek's story | Editorial

The power of sharing personal stories can shed light on important societal issues.

Unpaid carers face immense financial, psychological, and physical challenges. [ more ]

Eater NY

NYC food

Five More Restaurants Have Closed in New York City

Small businesses facing closures due to rent spikes

Impact of societal conditions on restaurant closures [ more ]

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Education

Letters: Remake education

Equitable education is vital for student success

Support for affordable college education is crucial

Advocacy for systemic changes in education system [ more ]

Axios

Artificial intelligence

Exclusive: "We need aspirational AI," Girls Who Code founder Reshma Saujani says

Reshma Saujani aims to utilize AI, like Paidleave.ai, to improve accessibility to benefits like paid family leave.

She emphasizes the need for aspirational AI to address important societal issues and bridge inequality gaps. [ more ]

MarTech

Artificial intelligence

AI-powered martech releases and news: March 14 | MarTech

Nearly a quarter of a billion people are using AI girlfriend and boyfriend apps on Android phones alone, with AI girlfriends being seven times more popular than boyfriends.

New AI-powered martech releases include tools for ecommerce promotions, localization quality assessment, image searching, email content generation, and brand risk monitoring. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence

Anti-AI sentiment gets big applause at SXSW 2024 as storytellers dub AI cheerleading as 'terrifying bullsh**' | TechCrunch

The DANIELS duo's mixed feelings on AI

Impact of AI on societal values [ more ]

time.com

Coronavirus

The Isolation of Having Long COVID as Society Moves On

The long-term impact of Long COVID on patients' daily lives is significant, despite the waning attention on the pandemic.

Patients with Long COVID and immunocompromised individuals face challenges in a society where COVID prevention measures have been relaxed. [ more ]

Harvard Business Review

Business

How Etsy Became Profitable - Without Sacrificing Its Purpose

Etsy faced profitability challenges until a new CEO implemented a purpose-driven turnaround strategy.

CEO Josh Silverman focused on improving user experience, made tough decisions like layoffs, and prioritized societal impact. [ more ]

Medium

Artificial intelligence

University of Pennsylvania Launches AI Undergraduate Degree

The University of Pennsylvania launches Bachelor's in AI Engineering to meet demand for skilled AI engineers

The program focuses on ethical AI application and aims to empower students to use AI for societal good. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence

Amba Kak creates policy recommendations to address AI concerns | TechCrunch

The TechCrunch series shines a spotlight on remarkable AI-focused women academics and professionals.

Amba Kak's journey into AI was driven by a deep interest in the societal impact of data-driven technologies and the open-ended normative questions surrounding technology's role in shaping the world. [ more ]

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