As Business Insider reports, Maus has secured a religious exemption effectively allowing her to skip using AI for her work. Maus is a Unitarian Universalist, a pluralistic religion that's rooted in the inherent worth of every person. In April, she argued that AI didn't align with her religious beliefs, citing environmental and ethical concerns. (Tangermann, Yahoo!)
Read MoreA new study by researchers at a university in Sweden recorded the highest number of conflicts between states in 2025 since World War II, and the highest number of fatalities recorded since the Rwandan genocide. (Bartlett, NPR)
Read MoreGeneration Alpha, or children who are up to age 16, are becoming influential purchase brokers in the shopping economy, and their parents are listening, according to two studies. (Lin-Fisher, USA Today)
Read MoreRemote work has soared in popularity since the COVID-19 pandemic. But, a new study suggests the practice has made workers more socially isolated, anxious and depressed compared to people who work in-person in offices and other settings. (Chaterjee, NPR)
Read MoreResearchers have already looked at contraception use, abortion rates, rising levels of female education and even the popular television show “16 and Pregnant.” Proving phones caused the decline is a tricky endeavor. (Tavernise, The New York Times)
Read MoreDrink brands such as Yahweh and Praise Energy say they’re raising awareness for Christianity – but are they just treating Jesus like an uncopyrighted Mickey Mouse? (Bugg, The Guardian)
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