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The UK Government’s AI Obsession Is a Big Risk—With Will Dunn
Paris Marx What happens when a government goes all in on AI? It creates some huge vulnerabilities. The post The UK Government’s AI Obsession Is a Big Risk—With Will Dunn appeared first on The Nation. Source link
The Multipronged Red-State Attack on Voting Rights
Elie Mystal Red states aren’t just gerrymandering away voting rights—they’re working overtime to suppress the vote in as many ways as possible. The post The Multipronged Red-State Attack on Voting Rights appeared first on The Nation. Source link
Trump Administration Will Withhold $1.3 Billion in Medicaid Payments to California
Vice President JD Vance said the state had not done enough to fight fraud in the public health insurance program. Source link
The Good List: 6 Things to Add Joy to Your Day
Voice memos, snail mail and your own private screening room. Source link
Nancy Cox, Who Worked to Conquer the Wily Flu, Dies at 77
As the leader of the C.D.C.’s influenza division, she battled to keep up with an ever-changing viral opponent, building a global network of researchers and forecasters. Source link
Science doesn't have a monopoly on good ideas
Scientific disciplines often shy away from asking fundamental “what if” questions. But philosophy – if unencumbered by dogma or ideology – has much to offer evidence-based enquiry Source link
Suzanne Simard on the wood wide web, connectedness – and Avatar
Rowan Hooper met ecologist Suzanne Simard under an oak tree in Kew Gardens, London, to talk about her new book, criticism of her work, and getting a call from James Cameron’s people Source link
Rich Danker, RFK Jr.’s Top Spokesman, Resigns in Protest Over New Vaping Policy
In a letter to President Trump, the spokesman, Rich Danker, said allowing the sale of flavored e-cigarettes would enhance their appeal to children. Source link
Tiny Love Stories: ‘Life Suddenly Made Sense’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words. Source link
Israel’s Supporters Are Playing Into the Hands of the Antisemitic Right
David Klion By conflating Judaism and Zionism, institutional leaders have made Jews everywhere less safe. The post Israel’s Supporters Are Playing Into the Hands of the Antisemitic Right appeared first on The Nation. Source link