ask High-grade masks evidence weak, Covid inquiry told By www.bbc.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 11:39:28 GMT UKHSA's Prof Susan Hopkins said respirator masks may have worked no better than thin surgical masks. Full Article
ask F1 drivers ask FIA to treat them like adults By www.bbc.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:31:58 GMT Formula 1 drivers urge the sport's governing body to treat them like adults after Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc were punished for swearing. Full Article
ask Would-Be Reagan Assassin John Hinkley Tells Leftists to Stop Asking Him to Murder Donald Trump By lidblog.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 01:15:01 +0000 This is how disgusting Democrats are… the man who tried to murder Ronald Reagan in 1981 is now telling Democrats to stop asking him to assassinate Donald Trump. If you are a Democrat, you can’t be hated enough. Hinkley had to tell Democrats to stop with their negativity on social media, WAVY-TV reported. “I’m a […] The post Would-Be Reagan Assassin John Hinkley Tells Leftists to Stop Asking Him to Murder Donald Trump appeared first on The Lid. Full Article Election 2024
ask News24 | Iran says it will pursue 'its interest' when asked about possibility of Trump talks By www.news24.com Published On :: Tuesday Nov 12 2024 12:28:48 Iran will pursue whatever secures its interest, government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said on Tuesday, when asked if there could be direct talks with the Trump administration. Full Article
ask velocityconf: RT @OReillyAnimals Advice, please! Elephant Listening Project asks for ideas/solutions/help with 3 practical problems http://t.co/Y90YP3maoz By twitter.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jun 2013 03:15:10 +0000 velocityconf: RT @OReillyAnimals Advice, please! Elephant Listening Project asks for ideas/solutions/help with 3 practical problems http://t.co/Y90YP3maoz Full Article
ask News24 | Wenzeni uGupta? Hlophe asks what crimes Guptas are accused of, disparages Batohi By www.news24.com Published On :: Wednesday Nov 13 2024 08:07:22 The MK Party continued its campaign against accountability for corruption, with its deputy leader, John Hlophe, suggesting National Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi was "misleading the nation" about the Guptas' extradition. Full Article
ask Biden Asked If He'll Get a Hostage Deal by the End of His Term, and His Response Is Telling By www.westernjournal.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 21:08:42 +0000 Legendary Christian writer C.S. Lewis gave us an analogy to help explain otherwise inexplicable moments such as this. Tolerance, Lewis once wrote, “parodies love as flippancy parodies merriment.” In a […] The post Biden Asked If He'll Get a Hostage Deal by the End of His Term, and His Response Is Telling appeared first on The Western Journal. Full Article Commentary Biden administration Donald Trump Fire Hamas Israel Joe Biden Middle East U.S. News
ask Harris and Trump's shared goal masks a fundamental AI policy divide By www.chathamhouse.org Published On :: Sun, 03 Nov 2024 16:38:49 +0000 Harris and Trump's shared goal masks a fundamental AI policy divide Expert comment rgold.drupal 3 November 2024 Both presidential candidates will pursue US tech dominance but differ on the means to achieve it. There remain some differences between the US presidential candidates’ positions on the governance of artificial intelligence and other emerging technology, notably around competition. But under either future administration, US decision-making looks set to be heavily influenced by growing securitization, the aims of the US technology industry and broader competition with China. ‘Safe’ AI development Related content The US election will take place in a polluted information space Vice President Kamala Harris attended the inaugural Global AI Safety summit in the UK in 2023, where she announced President Joe Biden’s Executive Order on AI. This significant move by the federal government sought to define national and cyber security guidelines for AI developers and outline privacy and transparency guarantees. It also committed the federal government to a review of the National Security implications of this emerging technology, which was published last week.In her remarks at the summit, Harris was clear that her definitions of safety extended beyond catastrophic risk mitigation to societal and personal harm. She noted the corrosive effects of some algorithmic decision-making and disinformation on democracy, appealing for AI that is developed ‘in the service of the public interest’.A number of initiatives developed during the Biden administration have attempted to steer emerging technology as it takes root in society. This includes the establishment of the US AI Safety Institute, various schemes on global AI governance and investment in Public AI projects like the National AI Research Resource (NAIRR).The US public is largely supportive: polling by the AI Policy Institute (AIPI) points to a majority preference for safety standards governing the US effort to lead in AI, rather than pedal-to-the-metal development. Investment in public options on AI and the infrastructure required to develop and sustain it is a bold direction that the incoming administration should consider expanding.Biden’s Executive Order on AI has come under fire by the Trump campaign. At a rally in Iowa, Trump explained that he would cancel the order ‘on day one’, echoing a Republican platform that described it as imposing ‘Radical Leftwing ideas’ . While the candidates may disagree on the role of the federal government in setting standards, there will be close alignment on the central need for US supremacy in national security. Trump does, however, have his own track record in technology policy. During his first presidency, his administration passed an Executive Order on AI, stressing that ‘continued American leadership in Artificial Intelligence is of paramount importance to maintaining the economic and national security of the United States’. The tools and institutions announced as part of the order – including AI research investment, national AI research institutes and AI regulatory guidance including on federal use of AI – echo those of the current administration. Four years is a long time in AI, however. As the power of this technology is revealed, talk of safety may give way to talk of security. While the candidates may disagree on the role of the federal government in setting standards, there will be close alignment on the central need for US supremacy in national security. Neither administration seems likely to erect barriers to securitization of AI should it emerge as a critical strategic asset.AI regulation at home American industry will remain the pivotal force shaping the US AI ecosystem, particularly as America jostles for position as the maker of the global rules governing AI. A notable aspect of Biden’s AI Executive Order was where it staked responsibility. Reports by AI and Cloud companies on the safety of their tools and infrastructure are sent to the Department of Commerce.Under Secretary Gina Raimondo, whose star continues to rise, the department has become significantly more engaged with technology companies. In the absence of any other legal authority, AI governance has therefore sat under the purview of a secretary who herself has noted that they are ‘not a regulator’. The trend of industry leaders driving the government agenda on AI is replicated in other departments. There was an outcry over the composition of the new Department of Homeland Security advisory panel, the Artificial Intelligence and Security Board, with civil society groups concerned about the preponderance of industry voices: the 22-member panel includes the CEOs of OpenAI, Anthropic, NVIDIA, IBM, AWS, Adobe, Microsoft and Alphabet.Under a Harris presidency, these trends seem likely to continue. Plus with deadlock in Congress probable, establishing new legal authorities for emerging technology will be difficult. That will likely mean emerging tech governance remains heavily influenced by the Department for Commerce. The Biden administration has courted the CEOs of AI companies who have historically spoken out in favour of regulation. Trump’s allies tend towards a more deregulatory agenda. Like Harris, Trump has his allies in industry. While the Biden administration has courted the CEOs of AI companies who have historically spoken out in favour of regulation, Trump’s allies tend towards a more deregulatory agenda. Silicon Valley billionaires Elon Musk and Marc Andreessen have backed Trump’s plans to minimize AI regulation, lauding his support for ‘little tech’. They have also backed reported plans for so-called ‘Manhattan Projects’ to develop military technology, stewarded by ‘industry-led’ agencies. Trump’s aversion to strong regulatory institutions may mean an end to Biden’s anti-trust efforts, benefitting the biggest voices in the room, though his VP pick may disagree. JD Vance has somewhat surprisingly come out strongly in defence of the current chair of the Federal Trade Commission, Lina Khan, and her anti-trust efforts targeting US big tech.Regardless, business interests will likely shape either a Harris or Trump administration’s approach as the US grapples with balancing the ambitions of its industry with an increasingly protectionist stance towards its biggest import market, China.Competition abroadChina looms large in the imaginations of both campaigns. The US has signalled to its allies that American AI standards should replace Chinese standards. Export controls on semiconductors were expanded in September this year, with key voices in the industry – notably the Netherlands, Japan and South Korea – describing the restrictions as ‘economically motivated’ despite nominally being tied to national security by the US. Full Article
ask Problem Notes for SAS®9 - 66507: The RegisterFontTask" install task fails during out-of-the-box, add-on, or upgrade-in-place deployments if Hot Fix D7G004 is applied By Published On :: Fri, 21 Aug 2020 11:05:36 EST The SAS 9.4M4 (TS1M4) Hot Fix D7G004 for ODS Templates installs national language support (NLS) content regardless of whether the languages were installed during the initial deployment. Having sparse Full Article
ask Covid inquiry: UKHSA chief is challenged on view that evidence for FFP3 masks is “weak” By www.bmj.com Published On :: Monday, September 23, 2024 - 08:51 Full Article
ask GLP-1 receptor agonists: European drug regulator asks makers for evidence of self-harm By www.bmj.com Published On :: Friday, December 8, 2023 - 10:06 Full Article
ask Pentagon asks employees to report cases of strange, sudden sickness By www.upi.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Sep 2021 14:17:38 -0400 U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has pledged to get to the bottom of reports of military personnel experiencing mysterious illnesses while overseas. Full Article
ask Baptist couple ask court to ban book from son's school By www.teachermagazine.org Published On :: 2020-11-10T17:50:28-05:00 Full Article Education
ask Changing course, Iowa governor enacts limited mask mandate By www.teachermagazine.org Published On :: 2020-11-17T00:41:01-05:00 Full Article Education
ask Anchorage School District in Alaska projects a $15.2M loss By www.teachermagazine.org Published On :: 2020-11-19T13:14:45-05:00 Full Article Education
ask Kentucky Religious School Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Block State Closure Order By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 02 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Danville Christian Academy is seeking emergency relief from the COVID-19 closure order after losing in federal appeals court. Full Article Kentucky
ask Betsy DeVos Greenlights ESSA Plans for Nebraska and North Carolina By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 05 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000 U.S. Ed Secretary DeVos has approved plans for 46 states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Still waiting: California, Florida, Oklahoma, and Utah. Full Article North_Carolina
ask State of the States: Nebraska By www.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2014 00:00:00 +0000 Gov. Dave Heineman used part of his speech to blast the federal Affordable Care Act, saying its mandatory provisions will cost the state. Full Article Nebraska
ask Nebraska By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 04 Jan 2005 00:00:00 +0000 Student Achievement (NAEP 2003) Full Article Nebraska
ask Nebraska By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 15 Feb 2005 00:00:00 +0000 State of the States: Education highlights from latest governor's address before the legislature. Full Article Nebraska
ask Nebraska By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 03 May 2005 00:00:00 +0000 Nebraska education officials were hoping the legislature would come through with funding for plans to improve and coordinate distance learning throughout the state. Full Article Nebraska
ask Heavy Response to Nebraska Restraint Bill Illuminates Teachers' Frustrations By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 17 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000 A Nebraska senator introduced a bill that would give teachers legal cover to physically restraint disruptive students, prompting a strong positive response from members of the state teachers' union. Full Article Nebraska
ask Nebraska By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Gov. Heineman is calling for a simplified student-measurement system, increased parental involvement, and more-rigorous academic standards to close the achievement gap and increase overall academic performance. Full Article Nebraska
ask Nebraska School Cook Who Served Kangaroo Meat to Students Is Fired By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 30 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000 A school cook in Nebraska was canned after he mixed kangaroo meat into chili made for students. Full Article Nebraska
ask Betsy DeVos Greenlights ESSA Plans for Nebraska and North Carolina By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 05 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000 U.S. Ed Secretary DeVos has approved plans for 46 states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Still waiting: California, Florida, Oklahoma, and Utah. Full Article Nebraska
ask New Public Data Tool Lets You See What Curricula Schools in Nebraska Are Using By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Nebraska's education department released an interactive instructional materials map last week, showing what curricula districts have adopted for English-language arts, math, and K-8 science. Full Article Nebraska
ask Educational Opportunities and Performance in Nebraska By www.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000 This Quality Counts 2019 Highlights Report captures all the data you need to assess your state's performance on key educational outcomes. Full Article Nebraska
ask Educational Opportunities and Performance in Nebraska By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000 This Quality Counts 2020 Highlights Report captures all the data you need to assess your state's performance on key educational outcomes. Full Article Nebraska
ask Anchorage School District in Alaska projects a $15.2M loss By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-11-19T14:57:57-05:00 Full Article Education
ask Louisiana superintendents ask for looser quarantine rules By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-11-24T08:35:57-05:00 Full Article Education
ask Some schools go remote, others ask for voluntary quarantines By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-12-01T08:43:21-05:00 Full Article Education
ask Delaware governor issuing universal mask mandate By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-12-04T08:21:50-05:00 Full Article Education
ask Christie Asks N.J. High Court to Revoke Teacher Tenure in Struggling Districts By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 16 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000 The Christie administration is arguing that the only way to improve education in the state's poorest districts is to ditch teacher job protections. Full Article New_Jersey
ask Utah Will Ask for Test Participation Waiver From ESSA By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 09 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Utah's state board members said last week that they support its state's test participation law which conflicts with the Every Student Succeeds Act. Full Article Utah
ask Utah gov issues statewide mask mandate to stem coronavirus By www.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 09 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article Utah
ask Delaware governor issuing universal mask mandate By www.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 04 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article Delaware
ask Betsy DeVos Approves ESSA Plans for Alaska and Iowa By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 16 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000 That brings the number of states with approved plans to 44, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Still awaiting the OK: California, Florida, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Utah Full Article Iowa
ask Changing course, Iowa governor enacts limited mask mandate By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article Iowa
ask Some schools go remote, others ask for voluntary quarantines By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article Vermont
ask Alaska Reporter Will Study Rural Education as 2nd Chronister Fellowship Recipient By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 14 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Victoria Petersen, of the Peninsula Clarion on the Kenai Peninsula, will report on the challenges of rural education, especially in a state as vast as Alaska. Full Article Alaska
ask Earthquake Scuttles Classes in Alaska, As California Students Return to School By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 11 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000 While thousands of students in wildfire-ravaged Northern California resumed classes last week, thousands of others in Alaska stayed home after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Nov. 30. Full Article Alaska
ask Gifted Students 'Make the Most' of School in Alaska By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000 In remote regions of rural Alaska, both schools and the students themselves have to work harder to put together an education that meets students' needs. Full Article Alaska
ask Betsy DeVos Approves ESSA Plans for Alaska and Iowa By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 16 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000 That brings the number of states with approved plans to 44, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Still awaiting the OK: California, Florida, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Utah Full Article Alaska
ask On the Snowy Tundra, Alaska Students Bridge Differences and Eat Moose Snout By www.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 19 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000 An Alaskan high school exchange program works to promote understanding between the state's urban centers and its remote Native Villages and communities. Full Article Alaska
ask An Alaskan Village's Long Wait for a New School By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Rural schools everywhere struggle to maintain adequate buildings, but the quest for a new school has been especially long and fraught for this remote Old Believer village. Full Article Alaska
ask 'Just Like Them': Urban and Rural Students Make Friends on the Alaska Frontier By www.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 19 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000 A group of high school students from Anchorage spent spring break at a remote Native Village as part of an unusual cultural exchange program in Alaska. See what they learned. Full Article Alaska
ask Educational Opportunities and Performance in Alaska By www.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000 This Quality Counts 2019 Highlights Report captures all the data you need to assess your state's performance on key educational outcomes. Full Article Alaska
ask Alaska: A Brief History of the State and Its Schools By www.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 19 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Alaskan schooling developed on many fronts. An illustrated timeline adds historical context for the growth of the state's education system, from the territory’s earliest Native inhabitants to today. Full Article Alaska