What would happen if Section 230 went away? A legal expert explains the consequences of repealing ‘the law that built the internet’

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Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, passed in 1996 as part of the Telecommunications Act, has become a political lightning rod in recent years. The law shields online platforms from liability for user-generated...

Shark AI uses fossil shark teeth to get middle school kids interested in paleontology and computer vision

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Most kids have a natural curiosity about sharks especially their sharp and abundant teeth. Our team had the idea to use the appeal of this charismatic apex predator to teach how scientists use artificial intelligence. We...

Colorado’s early childhood education workers face burnout and health disparities, but a wellness campaign could help

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A lot of research has been done on the outcomes of young children who receive care in early education programs across the country. High-quality early childhood education programs positively shape young childrens...

Americans die earlier at all wealth levels, even if wealth buys more years of life in the US than in Europe

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Americans at all wealth levels are more likely to die sooner than their European counterparts, with even the richest U.S. citizens living shorter lives than northern and western Europeans. That is the key finding of our...

Why you should think twice before using shorthand like ‘thx’ and ‘k’ in your texts

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My brothers text messages can read like fragments of an ancient code: hru, wyd, plz truncated, cryptic and never quite satisfying to receive. Ill often find myself second-guessing whether gr8 means actual excitement or...

Canada’s identity is at stake if we don’t equitably fund and support its music now

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Amid a trade war, sovereignty threats and a federal election campaign, Canada is facing renewed calls for national unity. The need to define, refine and reassert what it means to be Canadian has never been stronger. To...

Iran and US to enter high-stakes nuclear negotiations – hampered by a lack of trust

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The announcement of planned talks between the US and Iran in Oman signifies a crucial development especially given the history of distrust and animosity that has characterised their interactions. There remains a degree of...