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Can Africa come close to vaccine independence? Here’s what it takes.

Can Africa come close to vaccine independence? Here’s what it takes.

US Today News, April 25, 2023

Just 3 percent of all Covid-19 vaccine doses shipped in 2021 went to Africa, home to a fifth of the world’s population, according to the World Health Organization. In the massive debacle of global immunization equity, it was Africa that lagged furthest behind as the pandemic raged and had the least leverage to negotiate treaties.

Ride Sharing Beats Taxis During Urban Emergencies

Ride Sharing Beats Taxis During Urban Emergencies

Futurity, April 24, 2023

Ride-sharing platforms significantly outperform taxis in coping with urban emergencies such as a terrorist attack or subway shutdowns, largely due to the benefits of technology, a new study shows.

A future of “flying cars” may be closer than you think

A future of “flying cars” may be closer than you think

Air Freight News, April 24, 2023

Anyone who’s ever watched the classic 1960s cartoon “The Jetsons” will recall the flying cars everyone used. Ever since, people have wondered when the day might come that flying cars could become reality.

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AI Hallucinations? Two Brains Are Better Than One

AI Hallucinations? Two Brains Are Better Than One

Computer World, December 28, 2024

A number of startups and cloud service providers are starting to offer tools for monitoring, evaluating, and correcting problems with generative AI in the hope of eliminating errors, hallucinations, and other systemic problems associated with this technology.

Healthcare

Supply Chain

Port automation is a sticking point for dockworkers union

Port automation is a sticking point for dockworkers union

Marketplace, January 2, 2025

Dockworkers on the East and Gulf coasts could go on strike again in less than two weeks if they don’t reach a contract agreement with ports and shippers. Talks are set to resume next week, according to Bloomberg. The main sticking point between the two sides? Automation.

Climate