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Leading Connectivity Cloud has concerns about Perplexity’s Stealth Crawling

POSTED ON Aug 08, 2025

Big tech remains in the spotlight, with Nvidia now valued at $4 trillion and Meta offering its leading computer scientist a salary akin to a top athlete—$10 million annually. Additionally, the launch of a new version of ChatGPT has sparked discussion, with so

“We’re only at the beginning of this technological revolution,” says STEM City USA founder

POSTED ON Aug 08, 2025

Deejay Kei-Touch, a U.S. Army veteran and pioneering music deejay, recently made her debut in STEM City USA, a digital platform designed for education and innovation, with a program called "All in AI." Kei-Touch is hosting candid discussions about how artificia

Studies reveal limited tools for monitoring future superhuman models

POSTED ON Aug 07, 2025

A recent study conducted by artificial intelligence (AI) researchers has revealed that if a model becomes misaligned during development, merely removing references to these misaligned traits may not be sufficient. The study, titled "Subliminal Learning: Langu

A Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship is expanding to more campuses

POSTED ON Aug 07, 2025

California State University, Los Angeles, recently announced that, in partnership with Growth Sector and Caltrans, it successfully hosted the inaugural Building Bridges to STEM Careers Expo at Cal State LA. This expansion builds on the success of the first coh

Internships are available for remote, in-person, and hybrid positions

POSTED ON Aug 07, 2025

This week, Internapalooza, advertised as the ultimate tech intern event, took place on August 4 in San Francisco. According to the website, more than 20,000 interns have participated over the years. During the event, interns learned how to maximize their internship

Maryland’s tech and life-science makerspaces are getting a boost

POSTED ON Aug 06, 2025

The world today is volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous. This reality underscores the importance of looking toward individuals who inspire innovation within their communities. TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, has revealed the r

Scholarships, scholarships, scholarships!

POSTED ON Aug 06, 2025

Applications for the Sallie Mae Fund Completing the Dream Scholarship Program are open now and will be accepted until December 1, 2025, or until all available funds are distributed. The website states that since 2021, almost 1,000 Completing the Dream Sch

Tips for students adapting to AI’s transformative impact

POSTED ON Aug 05, 2025

A recent episode of The Big Interview featured Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, who, along with his collaborator, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2024 for their contributions to AI research in protein structure prediction. In his early career, he

AI, nanotech, post-doc leadership, mentoring and more

POSTED ON Aug 05, 2025

Florida International University has revealed that a Fulbright doctoral student is revolutionizing agriculture in the state. The former chemistry professor from Uganda recently completed his Ph.D. in Earth Systems Science at FIU's College of Arts, Sciences & Educat

Community events: Upcoming STEM meets, AI conferences and training

POSTED ON Aug 04, 2025

The LA STEM Collective has announced plans to celebrate its 5th anniversary this August. According to the social media post, accomplishments over the past five years include collaborating with 20 STEM organizations that supported LAUSD 5th graders during COVID, as

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