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STAT+: An extension of extra ACA health insurance subsidies looks increasingly unlikely
STAT+: An extension of extra ACA health insurance subsidies looks increasingly unlikely WASHINGTON — Prospects are not looking good for an extension of the extra tax credits that have helped more Americans buy insurance plans in the Affordable Care Act’s marketplaces. Republicans don’t agree among themselves on a proposal, and Democrats don’t like any of…
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STAT+: Wellness startup Function Health raises $300 million as consumer lab testing picks up steam
STAT+: Wellness startup Function Health raises $300 million as consumer lab testing picks up steam Function Health, which offers its members nutrition, supplement, and other lifestyle guidance based on lab tests and body scans, announced on Wednesday $298 million in new funding with plans to add artificial intelligence features to help with the interpretation of…
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STAT+: FDA approval for AI isn’t working. What about medical licenses instead?
STAT+: FDA approval for AI isn’t working. What about medical licenses instead? You’re reading the web edition of STAT’s AI Prognosis newsletter, our subscriber-exclusive guide to artificial intelligence in health care and medicine. Sign up to get it delivered in your inbox every Wednesday. Do you wish your group chat could discuss both the latest Olivia Nuzzi…
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Trump Congressional Ally Discloses Latest Six-Figure Bitcoin Purchase
Trump Congressional Ally Discloses Latest Six-Figure Bitcoin Purchase Brandon Gill has purchased up to $2.6 million in Bitcoin this year, according to House transaction reports. James Rubin Go to decrypt.co
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Crypto Exchange Kraken Raises $800 Million at a $20 Billion Valuation
Crypto Exchange Kraken Raises $800 Million at a $20 Billion Valuation Kraken just raised $800 million, including $200 million from Ken Griffin’s Citadel Securities, ahead of a potential IPO. Andrew Hayward Go to decrypt.co
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Bitcoin Billionaire Arthur Hayes Blames Crypto Plunge on ‘Contraction in Dollar Liquidity’
Bitcoin Billionaire Arthur Hayes Blames Crypto Plunge on ‘Contraction in Dollar Liquidity’ Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes thinks that Bitcoin could plummet to the low $80,000s before rising as high as $250,000 by year’s end. Will McCurdy Go to decrypt.co
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Hawk Tuah Girl Added to Solana Meme Coin Lawsuit—After She Cooperated With Law Firm
Hawk Tuah Girl Added to Solana Meme Coin Lawsuit—After She Cooperated With Law Firm After initially being left out, Haliey “Hawk Tuah” Welch has been named in a class action suit against the creators of the meme coin she promoted. Ryan Gladwin Go to decrypt.co
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Man Who Went By ‘Shrek’ Pleads Guilty to Helping Steal $263 Million in Crypto
Man Who Went By ‘Shrek’ Pleads Guilty to Helping Steal $263 Million in Crypto Authorities say stolen money was spent on luxury goods and exotic cars. André Beganski Go to decrypt.co
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Knowledge vs. Experience: Asymptotic Limits of Impatience in Edge Tenants
Knowledge vs. Experience: Asymptotic Limits of Impatience in Edge Tenants arXiv:2511.13763v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: We study how two information feeds, a closed-form Markov estimator of residual sojourn and an online trained actor-critic, affect reneging and jockeying in a dual M/M/1 system. Analytically, for unequal service rates and total-time patience, we show that total wait…
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Uncertainty-Calibrated Prediction of Randomly-Timed Biomarker Trajectories with Conformal Bands
Uncertainty-Calibrated Prediction of Randomly-Timed Biomarker Trajectories with Conformal Bands arXiv:2511.13911v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Despite recent progress in predicting biomarker trajectories from real clinical data, uncertainty in the predictions poses high-stakes risks (e.g., misdiagnosis) that limit their clinical deployment. To enable safe and reliable use of such predictions in healthcare, we introduce a conformal method…
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Empirical Likelihood for Random Forests and Ensembles
Empirical Likelihood for Random Forests and Ensembles arXiv:2511.13934v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: We develop an empirical likelihood (EL) framework for random forests and related ensemble methods, providing a likelihood-based approach to quantify their statistical uncertainty. Exploiting the incomplete $U$-statistic structure inherent in ensemble predictions, we construct an EL statistic that is asymptotically chi-squared when subsampling…
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Splat Regression Models
Splat Regression Models arXiv:2511.14042v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: We introduce a highly expressive class of function approximators called Splat Regression Models. Model outputs are mixtures of heterogeneous and anisotropic bump functions, termed splats, each weighted by an output vector. The power of splat modeling lies in its ability to locally adjust the scale and direction…
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SCOPE: Spectral Concentration by Distributionally Robust Joint Covariance-Precision Estimation
SCOPE: Spectral Concentration by Distributionally Robust Joint Covariance-Precision Estimation arXiv:2511.14146v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: We propose a distributionally robust formulation for simultaneously estimating the covariance matrix and the precision matrix of a random vector.The proposed model minimizes the worst-case weighted sum of the Frobenius loss of the covariance estimator and Stein’s loss of the precision…
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How to Build an Over-Engineered Retrieval System
How to Build an Over-Engineered Retrieval System Which is actually how some people do it The post How to Build an Over-Engineered Retrieval System appeared first on Towards Data Science. Ida Silfverskiöld Go to original source
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Why LLMs Aren’t a One-Size-Fits-All Solution for Enterprises
Why LLMs Aren’t a One-Size-Fits-All Solution for Enterprises LLMs are a seamless way to find value in your unstructured data, but the truth is, there is so much more value hidden within your structured data. This post explores what LLMs are (and aren’t) optimized for and how the industry is approaching AI over structured business…
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Introducing Google’s File Search Tool
Introducing Google’s File Search Tool The search giant fires its latest salvo against traditional RAG processing. The post Introducing Google’s File Search Tool appeared first on Towards Data Science. Thomas Reid Go to original source
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OpenText users get their Aviator enterprise content AI platform
OpenText users get their Aviator enterprise content AI platform OpenText: More homegrown AI tools, fewer acquisitions. Go to techtarget
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New Microsoft tools connect AI agents with proper data
New Microsoft tools connect AI agents with proper data Semantic modeling to unite enterprise data and automated pipeline capabilities to feed applications with relevant information aim to give autonomous tools appropriate context. Go to techtarget
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Leak-proof gasket with boron nitride nanoflakes boosts hydrogen fuel cell safety
Leak-proof gasket with boron nitride nanoflakes boosts hydrogen fuel cell safety A research team in South Korea has developed a novel gasket technology that enhances both the safety and efficiency of polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) and water electrolyzers (PEMWEs, AEMWEs)—core devices for hydrogen production and utilization—by simultaneously improving mechanical strength and gas-tight sealing.…
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Researchers develop computer models for better biomass milling predictions
Researchers develop computer models for better biomass milling predictions Turning materials like wood chips, crop residues and municipal solid waste into fuels and chemicals is important for our country’s energy independence. Go to techxplore
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Silicon, aluminum and lithium scarcity threaten green technology development
Silicon, aluminum and lithium scarcity threaten green technology development Silicon, aluminum and lithium are the most critical raw materials on Earth. Their scarcity and the complexity of extracting them could hinder the development of technologies that are key to the green transition. This is one of the main conclusions of a study by the INGENIO…
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Seismic data can identify aircraft by type
Seismic data can identify aircraft by type Instruments typically used to detect the ground motion of earthquakes can also be used to identify the type of aircraft flying far overhead, research by University of Alaska Fairbanks scientists shows. That’s because aircraft sound waves also shake the ground, though to a much lesser extent. Go to…
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WhatsApp security vulnerability discovered by researchers
WhatsApp security vulnerability discovered by researchers IT-Security Researchers from the University of Vienna and SBA Research identified and responsibly disclosed a large-scale privacy weakness in WhatsApp’s contact discovery mechanism that allowed the enumeration of 3.5 billion accounts. In collaboration with the researchers, Meta has since addressed and mitigated the issue. Go to techxplore
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Groq opens one of Australia’s largest AI inference sites
Groq opens one of Australia’s largest AI inference sites AI inference provider Groq and Equinix have launched one of Australia’s largest high-speed AI inference infrastructure sites in Sydney. The 4.5 MW installation at an Equinix International Business Exchange data centre is designed to provide up to five times faster compute power at a lower cost…
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Defending against AI-powered cyberthreats
Defending against AI-powered cyberthreats The battle lines in cybersecurity are being redrawn by artificial intelligence. As threat actors increasingly weaponise AI, organisations are confronting a new reality where cyber attacks are faster, more frequent and more sophisticated than ever before. The rise of AI-driven threats is forcing security leaders to rethink longstanding defence models that…
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STAT+: Novo Nordisk’s $199 Ozempic deal shows what telehealth platforms can do for pharma
STAT+: Novo Nordisk’s $199 Ozempic deal shows what telehealth platforms can do for pharma On Monday, Novo Nordisk announced a discount on its popular drugs for diabetes and obesity, Ozempic and Wegovy, cutting prices for the lowest doses to $199 when patients pay cash through Novo’s pharmacy NovoCare. Patients searching for those deals online, though,…
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STAT+: A revelatory profile of RFK Jr.
STAT+: A revelatory profile of RFK Jr. You’re reading the web edition of D.C. Diagnosis, STAT’s twice-weekly newsletter about the politics and policy of health and medicine. Sign up here to receive it in your inbox on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I haven’t read Olivia Nuzzi’s new book, but I dare say my favorite line about her relationship…
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Judge approves opioid settlement for Purdue Pharma and Sackler family members who own the company
Judge approves opioid settlement for Purdue Pharma and Sackler family members who own the company A federal bankruptcy court judge on Tuesday formally approved OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma’s plan to settle thousands of lawsuits over the harms of opioids. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane gave reasoning Tuesday for approving the plan, which requires members of the Sackler…
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STAT+: FDA’s stronger warning on Sarepta gene therapy raises new questions about heart risk
STAT+: FDA’s stronger warning on Sarepta gene therapy raises new questions about heart risk New warnings and restrictions placed on Sarepta Therapeutics’ gene therapy last week by the Food and Drug Administration have cast a spotlight on an important but overlooked heart-safety risk. “Acute, serious, and life-threatening” cases of heart inflammation called myocarditis and elevations…
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Two Technical Signals Hinting at a Bitcoin Bear Market
Two Technical Signals Hinting at a Bitcoin Bear Market Bitcoin’s bear market outlook firms as 80% of key on-chain metrics flash red, with derivatives and options traders betting on more downside. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co
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TD Cowen Says Strategy’s Bitcoin-Buying Engine Remains Intact Despite Market Volatility
TD Cowen Says Strategy’s Bitcoin-Buying Engine Remains Intact Despite Market Volatility TD Cowen kept its $535 target, citing strong preferred-share demand and rising Bitcoin per share despite a narrowing NAV premium. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Bitcoin, Ethereum Dive Deeper Amid AI and Macro Angst
Bitcoin, Ethereum Dive Deeper Amid AI and Macro Angst Bitcoin dropped to its lowest level in six months. Ethereum dipped below $3,000, its lowest point since mid summer. James Rubin Go to decrypt.co
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Google Unveils New AI Weather Model With Faster, More Accurate Forecasts
Google Unveils New AI Weather Model With Faster, More Accurate Forecasts Google WeatherNext 2 AI-powered Forecasts now support Search, Gemini, Pixel Weather, and Maps weather tools. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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Survey of AI Founders Predicts Perplexity is the AI Giant Most Likely to Fail
Survey of AI Founders Predicts Perplexity is the AI Giant Most Likely to Fail Perplexity’s growing stack of lawsuits and scraping allegations added fuel to the skepticism voiced by founders and investors last week. Jose Antonio Lanz Go to decrypt.co
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Generalized Inequality-based Approach for Probabilistic WCET Estimation
Generalized Inequality-based Approach for Probabilistic WCET Estimation arXiv:2511.11682v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Estimating the probabilistic Worst-Case Execution Time (pWCET) is essential for ensuring the timing correctness of real-time applications, such as in robot IoT systems and autonomous driving systems. While methods based on Extreme Value Theory (EVT) can provide tight bounds, they suffer from model…
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FreDN: Spectral Disentanglement for Time Series Forecasting via Learnable Frequency Decomposition
FreDN: Spectral Disentanglement for Time Series Forecasting via Learnable Frequency Decomposition arXiv:2511.11817v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Time series forecasting is essential in a wide range of real world applications. Recently, frequency-domain methods have attracted increasing interest for their ability to capture global dependencies. However, when applied to non-stationary time series, these methods encounter the $textit{spectral…
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PCA recovery thresholds in low-rank matrix inference with sparse noise
PCA recovery thresholds in low-rank matrix inference with sparse noise arXiv:2511.11927v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: We study the high-dimensional inference of a rank-one signal corrupted by sparse noise. The noise is modelled as the adjacency matrix of a weighted undirected graph with finite average connectivity in the large size limit. Using the replica method from…
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Bayesian–AI Fusion for Epidemiological Decision Making: Calibrated Risk, Honest Uncertainty, and Hyperparameter Intelligence
Bayesian–AI Fusion for Epidemiological Decision Making: Calibrated Risk, Honest Uncertainty, and Hyperparameter Intelligence arXiv:2511.11983v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Modern epidemiological analytics increasingly use machine learning models that offer strong prediction but often lack calibrated uncertainty. Bayesian methods provide principled uncertainty quantification, yet are viewed as difficult to integrate with contemporary AI workflows. This paper proposes…
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PCA++: How Uniformity Induces Robustness to Background Noise in Contrastive Learning
PCA++: How Uniformity Induces Robustness to Background Noise in Contrastive Learning arXiv:2511.12278v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: High-dimensional data often contain low-dimensional signals obscured by structured background noise, which limits the effectiveness of standard PCA. Motivated by contrastive learning, we address the problem of recovering shared signal subspaces from positive pairs, paired observations sharing the same…
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Understanding Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) Through Excel
Understanding Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) Through Excel Deep learning is often seen as a black box. We know that it learns from data, but we rarely stop to ask how it truly learns. What if we could open that box and watch each step happen right before our eyes? With Excel, we can do exactly…
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Javascript Fatigue: HTMX Is All You Need to Build ChatGPT — Part 2
Javascript Fatigue: HTMX Is All You Need to Build ChatGPT — Part 2 In part 1, we showed how we could leverage HTMX to add interactivity to our HTML elements. In other words, Javascript without Javascript. To illustrate that, we began building a simple chat that would return a simulated LLM response. In this article,…
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Introducing ShaTS: A Shapley-Based Method for Time-Series Models
Introducing ShaTS: A Shapley-Based Method for Time-Series Models Why you should not explain your time-series data with tabular Shapley methods The post Introducing ShaTS: A Shapley-Based Method for Time-Series Models appeared first on Towards Data Science. Manuel Franco de la Peña Go to original source
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The Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Pandas DataFrames
The Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Pandas DataFrames Learn how to initialize dataframes from dictionaries, lists, and NumPy arrays The post The Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Pandas DataFrames appeared first on Towards Data Science. Ibrahim Salami Go to original source
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Javascript Fatigue: HTMX is all you need to build ChatGPT — Part 1
Javascript Fatigue: HTMX is all you need to build ChatGPT — Part 1 Building a chatbot (almost) without Javascript, only with Python and HTML. The post Javascript Fatigue: HTMX is all you need to build ChatGPT — Part 1 appeared first on Towards Data Science. Benjamin Etienne Go to original source
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The Hidden Cost of Technical Debt in Databases
The Hidden Cost of Technical Debt in Databases Technical debt is a concept most IT professionals are familiar with, but too often it is discussed primarily in terms of application code. Yet, databases are equally susceptible to technical debt, and for DBAs, ignoring it can be costly. Over time, shortcuts in design, hasty implementations, and…
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IBM Joins the OpenSearch Software Foundation as a Premier Member
IBM Joins the OpenSearch Software Foundation as a Premier Member The?OpenSearch Software Foundation, the vendor-neutral home for the OpenSearch Project, announced that?IBM, a leading provider of global AI, hybrid cloud, and consulting expertise, has joined the Foundation as a Premier Member. Go to dbta
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Qilimanjaro Unveils Multimodal Quantum Data Center
Qilimanjaro Unveils Multimodal Quantum Data Center Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech is opening its Quantum Data Center, the first multimodal quantum infrastructure in Europe. Located in Barcelona’s innovation district, the center marks a major step forward for Europe’s technological progress and positions Catalonia as one of the world’s leading hubs in quantum computing, the company said. Go…
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Flex and LG to Collaborate on Advanced Thermal Management Solutions for Gigawatt Data Centers
Flex and LG to Collaborate on Advanced Thermal Management Solutions for Gigawatt Data Centers Flex, a global manufacturing leader and innovator in data center infrastructure solutions, is partnering with LG Electronics (LG) to jointly develop integrated, modular cooling solutions that address the escalating thermal management challenges of AI-era data centers. Go to dbta
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Fortinet Introduces Secure AI Data Center Solution
Fortinet Introduces Secure AI Data Center Solution Fortinet, a global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, announced the Secure AI Data Center solution, an end-to-end framework purpose-built to protect AI infrastructures. Designed to secure the full AI stack?from data center infrastructure to applications and large language models (LLMs)?the solution delivers advanced AI…
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Europe tackles e-waste with eco-friendly innovation that helps reuse and repair
Europe tackles e-waste with eco-friendly innovation that helps reuse and repair Researchers are developing reusable and environmentally friendly electronics for the health care, consumer and manufacturing sectors, replacing scarce materials with circular alternatives to build a sustainable future. Go to techxplore
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Innovative underwater exoskeleton boosts diving efficiency
Innovative underwater exoskeleton boosts diving efficiency A research team led by Professor Wang Qining from the School of Advanced Manufacturing and Robotics, Peking University, has developed the world’s first portable underwater exoskeleton system that assists divers’ knee movement, significantly reducing air consumption and muscle effort during dives. Go to techxplore
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An AI lab says Chinese-backed bots are running cyber espionage attacks. Experts have questions
An AI lab says Chinese-backed bots are running cyber espionage attacks. Experts have questions Over the past weekend, the US AI lab Anthropic published a report about its discovery of the “first reported AI-orchestrated cyber espionage campaign.” Go to techxplore
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Urban infrastructure renewal: Engineers develop sustainable technique for even backfill distribution in aging city sites
Urban infrastructure renewal: Engineers develop sustainable technique for even backfill distribution in aging city sites Many developed nations are facing the simultaneous aging of infrastructure built during periods of rapid economic growth. Japan has reached a critical turning point where numerous buildings and structures constructed in the post-war boom era now require demolition and renewal.…
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Global number of Internet users increases, but disparities deepen key digital divides
Global number of Internet users increases, but disparities deepen key digital divides The world’s online population grew by more than 240 million people in 2025, according to Facts and Figures 2025 released today by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The new estimates confirm continuing progress in expanding digital connectivity, while pointing to differences in quality…
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Kyndryl launches agentic AI services for enterprises
Kyndryl launches agentic AI services for enterprises Kyndryl has launched a range of agentic AI services aimed at helping enterprises transform their operations and speed up adoption of AI in the workforce. Using the Kyndryl Agentic AI Framework, the line of services include tools for workforce transformation and organisational change management, as well as training…
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STAT+: Cassidy pitches his alternative to extending extra ACA subsidies
STAT+: Cassidy pitches his alternative to extending extra ACA subsidies WASHINGTON — Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) is pitching Democrats on his compromise to make Affordable Care Act marketplace plans affordable without extending the extra tax credits that currently lower premium payments. Cassidy, the chair of the Senate health committee, is among the team of Republican…
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STAT+: Many poor countries where experimental drugs are tested fail to benefit after approval, analysis finds
STAT+: Many poor countries where experimental drugs are tested fail to benefit after approval, analysis finds Numerous medicines are not accessible in many of the countries where they were tested before approval by the Food and Drug Administration, raising concerns about whether pharmaceutical companies are adhering to ethical standards, a new study finds. The researchers reviewed 172…
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STAT+: FDA clears spinal cord stimulator for home use
STAT+: FDA clears spinal cord stimulator for home use The Food and Drug Administration has green-lit home use of a device that helps people with spinal cord injuries regain mobility and functioning. Onward Medical announced Monday that the company had received clearance to expand the use of its spinal cord stimulator outside of clinics. “People…
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NIH funding cuts have affected over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments, a new report says
NIH funding cuts have affected over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments, a new report says NEW YORK — Over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments have been affected by the National Institutes of Health’s funding cuts, according to a new report. Between the end of February and mid-August, funding ceased for 383 studies that were testing treatments for conditions…
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STAT+: Johnson & Johnson acquires Halda Therapeutics for $3 billion, a big win for a buzzy new technology
STAT+: Johnson & Johnson acquires Halda Therapeutics for $3 billion, a big win for a buzzy new technology Johnson & Johnson said Monday it will purchase Halda Therapeutics and its experimental prostate cancer drugs for $3.05 billion, marking the first major buyout for a startup built around a field that has attracted significant investment but not…
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Bitfinex Bitcoin Hack Money Launderer Razzlekhan Set to Release New Music
Bitfinex Bitcoin Hack Money Launderer Razzlekhan Set to Release New Music Heather “Razzlekhan” Morgan will release a new track featuring her in an Ottoman helmet rapping about baklava, as she nears the end of her jail sentence. Callan Quinn Go to decrypt.co
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Dead Internet Theory Gains Traction as AI Content Surges Online
Dead Internet Theory Gains Traction as AI Content Surges Online Experts warn that much of what is now online comes from machines pretending to be human. What does that mean for the future internet? Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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What Is Q-Day? The Quantum Threat to Bitcoin Explained
What Is Q-Day? The Quantum Threat to Bitcoin Explained Experts warn quantum computers could someday forge Bitcoin’s digital signatures, allowing unauthorized transactions. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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Neural Local Wasserstein Regression
Neural Local Wasserstein Regression arXiv:2511.10824v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: We study the estimation problem of distribution-on-distribution regression, where both predictors and responses are probability measures. Existing approaches typically rely on a global optimal transport map or tangent-space linearization, which can be restrictive in approximation capacity and distort geometry in multivariate underlying domains. In this paper,…
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Heterogeneous Multisource Transfer Learning via Model Averaging for Positive-Unlabeled Data
Heterogeneous Multisource Transfer Learning via Model Averaging for Positive-Unlabeled Data arXiv:2511.10919v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Positive-Unlabeled (PU) learning presents unique challenges due to the lack of explicitly labeled negative samples, particularly in high-stakes domains such as fraud detection and medical diagnosis. To address data scarcity and privacy constraints, we propose a novel transfer learning with…
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Drift Estimation for Diffusion Processes Using Neural Networks Based on Discretely Observed Independent Paths
Drift Estimation for Diffusion Processes Using Neural Networks Based on Discretely Observed Independent Paths arXiv:2511.11161v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: This paper addresses the nonparametric estimation of the drift function over a compact domain for a time-homogeneous diffusion process, based on high-frequency discrete observations from $N$ independent trajectories. We propose a neural network-based estimator and derive…
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Decomposing Direct and Indirect Biases in Linear Models under Demographic Parity Constraint
Decomposing Direct and Indirect Biases in Linear Models under Demographic Parity Constraint arXiv:2511.11294v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Linear models are widely used in high-stakes decision-making due to their simplicity and interpretability. Yet when fairness constraints such as demographic parity are introduced, their effects on model coefficients, and thus on how predictive bias is distributed across…
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Bayesian Evaluation of Large Language Model Behavior
Bayesian Evaluation of Large Language Model Behavior arXiv:2511.10661v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: It is increasingly important to evaluate how text generation systems based on large language models (LLMs) behave, such as their tendency to produce harmful output or their sensitivity to adversarial inputs. Such evaluations often rely on a curated benchmark set of input prompts…
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Weekly Entering & Transitioning – Thread 17 Nov, 2025 – 24 Nov, 2025
Weekly Entering & Transitioning – Thread 17 Nov, 2025 – 24 Nov, 2025 Welcome to this week’s entering & transitioning thread! This thread is for any questions about getting started, studying, or transitioning into the data science field. Topics include: Learning resources (e.g. books, tutorials, videos) Traditional education (e.g. schools, degrees, electives) Alternative education (e.g.…
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Where to Go After Data Science: Unconventional / Weird Exits?
Where to Go After Data Science: Unconventional / Weird Exits? Data science careers often feel like they funnel into the same few paths—FAANG, ML/AI engineering, or analytics leadership—but people actually branch into wildly unexpected directions. I’m curious about those off-the-beaten-path exits: roles in unexpected industries, analytics-adjacent pivots, international moves, or entirely new ventures. Would love…
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Tech Is Shrinking… and Growing? The 2026 Job Market Plot Twist.
Tech Is Shrinking… and Growing? The 2026 Job Market Plot Twist. do you agree with the article that the ‘shrinking’ side is only for the short-term? what’s your own outlook? submitted by /u/nullstillstands [link] [comments] /u/nullstillstands Go to original source
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UPenn mse-ds or berkeley mids?
UPenn mse-ds or berkeley mids? I have been very fortunate to get into both programs, but I’m having a hard time deciding between the two. I applied to these two programs half a year ago when I was a new grad struggling to land a job. It was my last resort. But after 1k applications,…
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I Built an IOS App in 3 Days with Literally No Prior Swift Knowledge
I Built an IOS App in 3 Days with Literally No Prior Swift Knowledge What I learned about vibe coding, AI tools, and getting started as a solopreneur The post I Built an IOS App in 3 Days with Literally No Prior Swift Knowledge appeared first on Towards Data Science. Soner Yıldırım Go to original…
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Media professor says AI’s superior ability to formulate thoughts for us weakens our ability to think critically
Media professor says AI’s superior ability to formulate thoughts for us weakens our ability to think critically AI’s superior ability to formulate thoughts and statements for us weakens our judgment and ability to think critically, says media professor Petter Bae Brandtzæg. Go to techxplore
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How do ‘AI detection’ tools actually work? And are they effective?
How do ‘AI detection’ tools actually work? And are they effective? As nearly half of all Australians say they have recently used artificial intelligence (AI) tools, knowing when and how they’re being used is becoming more important. Go to techxplore
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Czech Republic plans $19 billion nuclear expansion to double output and end fossil fuel reliance
Czech Republic plans $19 billion nuclear expansion to double output and end fossil fuel reliance The eight huge cooling towers of the Dukovany power plant overlook a construction site for two more reactors as the Czech Republic pushes ahead with plans to expand its reliance on nuclear energy. Go to techxplore
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Reducing the cost of managing network infrastructure in medium-sized enterprises
Reducing the cost of managing network infrastructure in medium-sized enterprises Medium-sized businesses today are operating in an increasingly complex and competitive environment. With the rapid evolution of technology, the rise of remote work since the COVID-19 pandemic, and the growing demands for digital transformation, businesses face unique challenges when it comes to managing their network…
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Prediction Markets Are Coming for Your Favorite Sport, Says NBA Star Tristan Thompson
Prediction Markets Are Coming for Your Favorite Sport, Says NBA Star Tristan Thompson Prediction markets dominated politics last year, but now they’re making a notable splash in the big leagues, NBA star Tristan Thompson said. André Beganski Go to decrypt.co
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Ethereum Holders Are More Willing Than Bitcoin Investors to Part With Coins: Glassnode
Ethereum Holders Are More Willing Than Bitcoin Investors to Part With Coins: Glassnode Ethereum holders move and sell their coins far more than Bitcoin holders, according to a new report from Glassnode. Mathew Di Salvo Go to decrypt.co
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Running Your Own Local Open-Source AI Model Is Easy—Here’s How
Running Your Own Local Open-Source AI Model Is Easy—Here’s How Local AI models offer privacy and zero subscription costs, letting you run powerful models completely offline. Here’s how to start. Jose Antonio Lanz Go to decrypt.co
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Harvard Triples Its Bitcoin Position as Emory Expands BTC ETF Holdings
Harvard Triples Its Bitcoin Position as Emory Expands BTC ETF Holdings Harvard University and Emory both increased their Bitcoin exposure in the third quarter via ETF holdings, new filings show. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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How to Automate Workflows with AI
How to Automate Workflows with AI Learn how to take a manual process and optimize it using AI The post How to Automate Workflows with AI appeared first on Towards Data Science. Eivind Kjosbakken Go to original source
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I Measured Neural Network Training Every 5 Steps for 10,000 Iterations
I Measured Neural Network Training Every 5 Steps for 10,000 Iterations Image by Pixabay.com The post I Measured Neural Network Training Every 5 Steps for 10,000 Iterations appeared first on Towards Data Science. Javier Marin Go to original source
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Renewable energy is reshaping the global economy—new report
Renewable energy is reshaping the global economy—new report World leaders gather for the UN climate summit (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, amid concerns about the slow progress in cutting global carbon emissions. Ten years into the historic Paris climate agreement, we are off track to meet its core objective, to keep global warming well below 2°C,…
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New carbon capture method uses water and pressure to remove CO₂ from emissions at half current costs
New carbon capture method uses water and pressure to remove CO₂ from emissions at half current costs A new, low-cost method for capturing carbon dioxide emissions from power plants and industrial facilities relies on a simple physical phenomenon—the same one that causes bubbles to fizz when popping a bottle of Champagne or cracking open a…
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Ultra-strong, lightweight metal composite can withstand extreme heat
Ultra-strong, lightweight metal composite can withstand extreme heat University of Toronto researchers have designed a new composite material that is both very light and extremely strong—even at temperatures up to 500 Celsius. Go to techxplore
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Newsom touts California’s record battery energy gains at UN climate conference
Newsom touts California’s record battery energy gains at UN climate conference California added 1,200 megawatts of battery energy storage to its electrical grid over the last six months, further building on its nation-leading capacity and pushing the state closer to its clean energy goals, officials said on Nov. 13. Go to techxplore
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Musk’s Grokipedia leans on ‘questionable’ sources, study says
Musk’s Grokipedia leans on ‘questionable’ sources, study says Elon Musk’s Grokipedia carries thousands of citations to “questionable” and “problematic” sources, US researchers said Friday, raising doubts about the reliability of the AI-powered encyclopedia as an information tool. Go to techxplore
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Opinion: I spent two hours telling a chatbot about mental health problems. Its responses scared me
Opinion: I spent two hours telling a chatbot about mental health problems. Its responses scared me A version of this essay first appeared on the website of the U.S. PIRG Education Fund. With the rise of ChatGPT and social media companies like Snapchat and Instagram integrating AI chatbots into their platforms, conversing with an AI…
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Opinion: A close friend grapples with James Watson’s complicated legacy
Opinion: A close friend grapples with James Watson’s complicated legacy Below is a lightly edited, AI-generated transcript of the “First Opinion Podcast” interview with Nancy Hopkins. Be sure to sign up for the weekly “First Opinion Podcast” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Get alerts about each new episode by signing up for…
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STAT+: Medicare premiums to jump 10% heading into 2026
STAT+: Medicare premiums to jump 10% heading into 2026 Most Medicare enrollees will face premiums that are 10% higher next year, creating budget anxiety for millions of seniors. Older adults and people with disabilities will pay almost $203 per month in 2026 for their Medicare Part B premium, the Trump administration said late Friday. That’s…
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Bitcoin Is Falling, But Don’t Call It a Bear Market Yet: Analyst
Bitcoin Is Falling, But Don’t Call It a Bear Market Yet: Analyst Bitcoin dropped below $95K amid panic selling and shifting Fed rate expectations, though it may be too soon to call it a bear market. Stacy Elliott Go to decrypt.co
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Trump Bros’ American Bitcoin Stock Rises After Q3 Revenue Spike
Trump Bros’ American Bitcoin Stock Rises After Q3 Revenue Spike The Trump family-backed American Bitcoin mining firm shared quarterly results on Friday, adding more volatility to its stock’s performance. Mathew Di Salvo Go to decrypt.co
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‘Demonic’: AI App That Lets Users ‘Talk’ to Dead Loved Ones Faces Backlash
‘Demonic’: AI App That Lets Users ‘Talk’ to Dead Loved Ones Faces Backlash 2Wai’s new “HoloAvatar” tool turns minutes of footage into lifelike replicas of deceased loved ones, igniting ethical alarms over consent, privacy, and the commercialization of grief. Josh Quittner Go to decrypt.co
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Michael Saylor Denies Bitcoin Sale Rumors, Says Strategy’s BTC Buys Are ‘Accelerating’
Michael Saylor Denies Bitcoin Sale Rumors, Says Strategy’s BTC Buys Are ‘Accelerating’ Strategy’s co-founder and executive chairman described the company’s hunger for Bitcoin as insatiable, while denying rumors of a recent sale. André Beganski Go to decrypt.co
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‘Some Bad Shit. Very Bad’: Jeffrey Epstein Was Worried About Bitcoin and Crypto Taxes, Emails Reveal
‘Some Bad Shit. Very Bad’: Jeffrey Epstein Was Worried About Bitcoin and Crypto Taxes, Emails Reveal A year prior to his death, the sex offender attempted to influence the Trump administration’s crypto policy through Steve Bannon. Sander Lutz Go to decrypt.co