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Biotech teams are gearing up for a $101M competition to boost healthy lifespan

GeekWire

Peter Diamandis, the founder and executive chairman of XPRIZE, said the concept started out as a longevity prize, but the program’s planners “realized that the idea of waiting 20 years to see if someone won the prize was probably impractical.” Kaeberlein likes what he’s seen so far about the XPRIZE program.

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Top Features to Look out For in A Digital Publishing Platform

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billion by 2030 as per recent studies. Analytics and Insights When it comes to online teaching, digital learning, and e-learning programs, it is important to be able to measure performance. Check whether the digital publishing platform of your choice complies with the internationally recognized Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.

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Panic about overhyped AI risk could lead to the wrong kind of regulation

Vox

While pouring funds into government-backed research programs may seem advantageous in theory, real progress demands nuance: Academic institutions boast a wealth of expertise when it comes to exploring and iterating novel concepts, fine-tuning definitions, and allowing projects to evolve organically.

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Microsoft avoided a round of Big Tech scrutiny. Then it bought a company for $69 billion.

Vox

Its library of games will expand significantly, potentially giving its Xbox console and Game Pass subscription program an edge over Sony’s PlayStation and rumored Game Pass rival. billion will play by 2030. If the $69 billion deal goes through, Microsoft will become the third-largest gaming company in the world by revenue.