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Japan’s unsustainable pacifist delusion

Japan’s pacifist constitution is often cited as a constraint on what the nation of 123 million and the world’s fourth-largest economy can and cannot do militarily. The latest crisis in the Middle East has made that harder to ignore. As disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz

20 percent say AI has taken over parts of their job: Survey

More than one in four Americans who use artificial intelligence at work said it has replaced some of their daily tasks, as a new survey shows more employees are turning to the technology in everyday life. The Epoch AI/Ipsos survey released Thursday found that half of U.S.

From bias to balance: How AI can reshape hiring decisions

A study of HR professionals shows inclusion-focused AI can reduce disability discrimination and improve fairness in real-world recruitment scenarios. Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how organizations hire. From screening resumes to shortlisting candidates, AI is

AI and drones can select the most resilient wheat

Making wheat more resilient to climate change without compromising yields has become an urgent priority for the agricultural sector. Now, a study led by a research team from the University of Barcelona and the Agrotecnio research center has identified an innovative way to

Eliot Engel, former House Foreign Affairs chair, dies at 79

Former Rep. Eliot Engel (D-N.Y.), who chaired the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has died at the age of 79, according to a statement shared on social media by a family member. Engel’s family said that the former congressman, who represented parts of New York City and its

Energy prices supercharge inflation figures

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Energy prices supercharge inflation figures Consumer prices in the U.S. rose by 3.3 percent over the past year and by 0.9 percent in March, according to data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics

The Memo: Stakes are huge for tense US-Iran talks in Islamabad

The stakes are sky-high and the potential prize is massive in Saturday’s talks between the United States and Iran. But acrobatic leaps of faith will be needed from both sides if they are to even come close to a definitive agreement. Experts suggest that a more realistic hope is