Digital media preferences influence public beliefs about vaccines

Digital media preferences influence public beliefs about vaccines

People who follow “new right” media outlets are more than twice as likely to be vaccine-hesitant compared to those who never engage with those outlets, a new Johns Hopkins University study finds. Researchers surveyed nearly 3,000 adults in 2025, as measles cases hit record highs in the United States, asking participants about their sources for…

CFTC Deploys AI to Speed Crypto Registration Reviews

CFTC Deploys AI to Speed Crypto Registration Reviews

TLDR The CFTC plans to use AI tools to review crypto registration applications and improve processing speed. Chair Michael Selig said AI can flag incomplete filings and reject submissions with blank sections. The agency aims to reduce manual paperwork and increase efficiency through automation. Selig linked the use of AI to federal workforce cuts affecting…

Baskin-Robbins Korea names digital strategy veteran as new CEO

Baskin-Robbins Korea names digital strategy veteran as new CEO

New BR Korea CEO Cho Yoon-sang. Photo by BR Korea SEOUL, April 28 (UPI) — BR Korea said Tuesday it appointed industry veteran Cho Yoon-sang as its new chief executive officer. The company offers such brands as Baskin-Robbins and Dunkin’ in Korea. The Seoul-based company said the leadership change is geared toward accelerating…

ACS president-elect Christina Bodurow shares her unique career tips

ACS president-elect Christina Bodurow shares her unique career tips

  A woman wears a pinstripe blazer and light-colored shirt and smiles at the camera. Christina Bodurow Credit: Courtesy of the American Chemical Society Office of the Secretary and General Counsel The American Chemical Society’s 2026 president-elect, Christina Bodurow, has followed a career path that many aspiring chemists might not be thinking about in the…

These AI tools can help with vegan meal planning

These AI tools can help with vegan meal planning

Follow this guide What’s the story Plant-based cooking is getting easier with AI tools that create personalized recipes, meal plans, and shopping lists. These tools account for vegan preferences, available ingredients, and nutritional goals. They help cut down on waste, accommodate dietary needs, and simplify preparation for busy home cooks. Using AI technology, these apps…

Generative AI in healthcare to hit $30.4b by 2032 on imaging boom

Generative AI in healthcare to hit $30.4b by 2032 on imaging boom

Asia-Pacific is expected to register the highest compound annual growth rate. The global generative artificial intelligence in healthcare market is projected to reach $30.4b by 2032, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 34.9%, according to an Allied Market Research report. It is being driven by a surge in the adoption of generative AI…

WhatsApp banned 9,400 accounts involved in digital arrest scams since January 2026: Centre to SC

WhatsApp banned 9,400 accounts involved in digital arrest scams since January 2026: Centre to SC

A multi-pronged action involving telecom regulators, service providers, the RBI, tech giants and the CBI has been taken to tackle the rising menace of digital arrest scams, besides WhatsApp banning 9,400 accounts involved in such offences, the Centre has told the Supreme Court. The action was detailed by the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) of…

AWS launches Amazon Quick desktop AI assistant that works across your applications, tools, and data

AWS launches Amazon Quick desktop AI assistant that works across your applications, tools, and data

Security-conscious organizations in the financial services sector are adopting Quick, such as New York Life, the largest mutual life insurer in the United States. “Amazon Quick has fundamentally changed how we operate—how we make decisions, execute strategies, and respond to opportunities,” said David C. Gregorat, CTO, Institutional Life, New York Life. “We’re an Institutional Life…

Half of us say we’d be more productive if working hours were halved

Half of us say we’d be more productive if working hours were halved

A study commissioned by Logitech found 45 per cent of UK employees have already implemented smart AI tools that allow them to be more productive in less time. Even more people (50% of the respondents) say that they no longer need a traditional five-day week and they would be more productive in half the time.  …

Pentagon CIO Davies Talks Digital Transformation Strategy

Pentagon CIO Davies Talks Digital Transformation Strategy

The Department of War is prioritizing a four-pillar digital transformation strategy for decision dominance, DOW CIO and Wash100 awardee Kirsten Davies said during her 2026 Digital Transformation Summit keynote. These four pillars, including an enduring digital foundation, will help the Pentagon deliver agile capabilities from the center to the edge. Get more agile technology business…