The Vilification of Elon Musk Is about Politics, and Nothing More
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Daily Archives: October 17, 2024
Racism, mistrust remain barriers to political aspirations in N.S., say Black candidates
Politics tamfitronics Nova ScotiaVirginia Hinch and John Young are two Black candidates running in the Nova Scotia municipal elections. Hinch and Young say Black candidates continue to face barriers in politics, including racism and a lack of trust in the system.Government representation for the province's historically Black communities has been ‘abysmal,’ prof saysJosh Hoffman · CBC News · Posted: Oct 16, 2024 5:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: October 16Black candidates in N.S. say barriers to political involvement still existSome Black candidates in the municipal election say racism and mistrust of government pose barriers to political life. Josh Hoffman talked to candidates about the challenges they face.It wasn't the first time Virginia Hinch had received a negative email."I decided not to react to the first," said Hinch, a candidate for...
Research funding faces crunch time post-election
Technology tamfitronics The U.S. needs to “go big” on research and development in artificial intelligence and advanced technologies by overcoming budget caps and other spending concerns, according to the White House’s top science adviser.Arati Prabhakar, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, said that given China’s technological rise and the potential of AI to be a disruptive force, increased R&D spending is necessary to keep America competitive.“American R&D does not thrive unless we have the federal component to lay this foundation of basic research, to educate the students that are going to feed into all of these industries,” Prabhakar said at an American Enterprise Institute event on Oct. 8.Boosting federal R&D spending isn’t going to be easy with concerns rising about budget deficits, regardless of...
4 Steps Entrepreneurs Can Take to Ensure AI Is Being Used Ethically Within Their Companies
Technology tamfitronics Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful technology that is expected to revolutionize the world. Companies that take full advantage of AI can completely transform their operations, gaining the benefits of better efficiency, reduced costs and enhanced innovation. This is especially true for entrepreneurs and small business owners, as they can leverage AI to perform at levels that were once only possible for major corporations.While AI can bring tremendous positive change, many people worry that using this technology in unethical ways can cause more harm than good. As entrepreneurs and small business owners, we want to do what's right for our customers and employees. Fortunately, there are steps that entrepreneurs can take to ensure that...
