Warning AI industry could use as much energy as the Netherlands
The artificial intelligence (AI) industry could consume as much energy as a country the size of the Netherlands by 2027, a new study warns. Read more
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NYU Law Student Bar Association prez blames Israel for brutal Hamas attacks on civilians in newsletter
New York University School of Law Student Bar Association president Ryna Workman (they/them) reportedly issued a newsletter message to all NYU Law students blaming Israel for the violent terrorist attacks committed this weekend by Hamas against Israeli civilians. Read more
Scholars to study why $365M DEI investment into STEM failed to diversify engineering
The National Science Foundation has tapped a set of scholars to study one of its programs that funneled $365 million into diversifying STEM, but appears to have had little effect in the field of engineering. Read more
‘If we don’t teach kids about consent, the internet will’: Natasha Devon on the importance of sex education
The mental health campaigner’s new book tackles sex and relationships through the eyes of a 16-year-old. In the face of a backlash against inclusive sex ed in schools she explains why we have to keep the conversation open Read more
North Carolina forces changes to accreditation
A new law will require public institutions to change accreditors every cycle. Passed quietly with no debate, the bill follows similar legislation passed in Florida. Read more
Why the college essay will never be the same due to AI, related technologies
The essay has always been integral to a student’s college application. However, it is now arguably an even more critical aspect for students this upcoming admissions cycle, thanks to colleges adopting test-optional policies and the fall of affirmative action pressuring students to capture their experience as a minority in their written materials. Read more
US Vice President Kamala Harris to speak at College of Charleston
United States Vice President Kamala Harris will visit the College of Charleston as part of her “Fight for Our Freedoms” college tour, the school announced Thursday. Read more
Fired leftist New College of Florida professor tells socialists to bring ‘fugitive pedagogy’ to the state
‘Come to Florida,’ Erik Wallenberg said during the ‘Fighting Fascism in Florida’ session at the Socialism 2023 Conference in Chicago. ‘Bring your fugitive pedagogy. Bring it with you. Incite some fire.’ Read more
HKU faculty blame ‘culture of opacity’ as v-c denies misconduct
Scholars say accusations of mismanagement against University of Hong Kong leader suggest ‘deep resentment and frustration’ in the ranks Read more
‘This is the most stressed city in India’: the dark side of coaching capital Kota
For the 300,000 students who flock to Kota every year, this hot, dusty city in the Indian state of Rajasthan is a pressure cooker of performance, where 18 hours of study a day is common and where your exam marks are everything. Some will become India’s next generation of doctors and engineers; but for others, it will break them. Read more
