Denmark, Sweden top US in new global IT report
(AP) -- Denmark and Sweden are better than the United States in their ability to exploit information and communications technology, according to a survey published Thursday.
Telecom
Mar 26, 2009
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Connected vehicle, roadway test sites operating in Virginia
Someday, your auto and the roadway will be in constant communication and able to suggest route changes to avoid accidents, construction, and congestion; coordinate your vehicle with signal lights, other vehicles, and lane ...
Engineering
Nov 5, 2012
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Climate action must now focus on the global rich and their corporations
The latest UN climate talks, known as COP24, have just concluded. The supposed story this time was one of a grinding victory by the EU and developing nations over recalcitrant petro-states – Russia, the US, Kuwait and Saudi ...
Environment
Dec 18, 2018
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Asia's IT parts makers struggle with demand boom
Wrong-footed by rocketing consumer demand, Asian technology suppliers are scrambling to expand capacity before inventories run dry of everything from semiconductors to flat-panel screens.
Business
Jan 17, 2010
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US global competitiveness rising once again
The United States' competitiveness among global economies is rising again after four years of decline, though northern European countries continue to dominate the rankings published annually by the World Economic Forum.
Economics & Business
Sep 4, 2013
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How to protect consumers from deceptive comparison pricing
Researchers from Duke University, University of Notre Dame, and Microsoft published a new Journal of Marketing article that examines using "true normal prices" during a sale as a way to reduce deceptive pricing tricks.
Economics & Business
May 3, 2023
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Algorithms are pushing AI-generated falsehoods at an alarming rate. How do we stop this?
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools are supercharging the problem of misinformation, disinformation and fake news. OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's Gemini, and various image, voice and video generators have made it easier ...
Social Sciences
Feb 29, 2024
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Washington Post offering buyout to news staff
The Washington Post announced a voluntary buyout for some newsroom staff on Wednesday, citing the difficult economic climate for the newspaper industry.
Business
Feb 8, 2012
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National security laboratory selects first woman as director
The largest U.S. national security research and development laboratory announced Monday that for the first time a woman has been selected to run its operations.
Other
Jun 22, 2015
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Survey finds US competitive ranking down again
(AP)—The United States' ability to compete on the global stage has fallen for the fourth year running as confidence in the country's politicians continues to decline, an annual survey from the World Economic Forum found ...
Business
Sep 5, 2012
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