Can the government decide which version of history gets funded? A US court says no, for now

A US district judge in New York issued a preliminary injunction halting the cancellation of National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grants linked to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) topics. The decision followed a lawsuit by the Authors Guild, alleging First Amendment violations. Judge Colleen McMahon ruled that the terminations were based on viewpoint discrimination….

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Trump administration plans to deregulate over 60 US labour laws: Is it time for international students to look elsewhere?

The Trump administration’s plan to deregulate over 60 US labor laws is raising concerns globally. The move, framed as pro-growth, weakens worker protections, including minimum wage and safety standards. Experts warn this could diminish the US’s appeal to international students and skilled workers, who are now considering countries with stronger labor laws like Canada and…

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Shengjia Zhao education qualifications: How a Stanford PhD behind ChatGPT is now leading Meta’s superintelligence lab

Shengjia Zhao’s journey from a Tsinghua University exchange student at Rice to Meta’s Superintelligence Lab Chief Scientist exemplifies the power of education. His foundation at Tsinghua, broadened perspective at Rice, and deep research at Stanford fueled his contributions to ChatGPT at OpenAI. Now, Zhao leads Meta’s AGI initiative, aiming to redefine AI’s potential, showcasing a…

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