Age-friendly colleges can improve 2nd half of life
By 2030, more than 1.4 billion people across the globe will be at least 60 years old. This number will shoot up to 2.1...
When it comes to AI, we’ve been here before
A room-sized computer equipped with a new type of circuitry, the Perceptron, was introduced in 1958 in a brief news story buried in The...
Burden? No, migrants bolster economy
Although Congress is failing to pass laws to restrict the number of migrants arriving in the U.S., a majority of Americans – about 6...
Meeting R.I.’s ambitious goals to reduce greenhouse emissions
Rhode Island is in a unique position to become a leader in curbing greenhouse gas emissions and establishing itself as a role model for...
The Federal Reserve seems content to play the waiting game
If there’s one thing you can say about Fed policymakers, it’s that they don’t make decisions on a whim. When the Federal Open Market...
Despite FCC ban, AI-powered deep fakes loom over elections
The Federal Communications Commission this month outlawed robocalls that use voices generated by artificial intelligence.
The 1991 Telephone Consumer Protection Act bans artificial voices in...
Reining in AI means figuring what’s feasible
Concern about generative artificial intelligence technologies seems to be growing almost as fast as the spread of the technologies themselves. These worries are driven...
Students do better when teachers get mental health support
When it comes to mental health at school, typically the focus is on helping students, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. But as school officials...
Unlocking R.I.’s future with blockchain tech
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, few innovations have captured the imagination quite like blockchain. A decade ago, the concept of a decentralized ledger...
The cloud can bridge the gaps during disruptions
The Washington Bridge closure that disrupted commutes and impacted local businesses in and around East Providence in December serves as a powerful illustration of...