The search for enslaved ancestors often hits a wall. Can new tools break it?

A writer's search for her Jamaican ancestors reveals how the largest efforts yet to digitize and connect slavery-era records ...
KSL

FamilySearch is inviting Americans to learn about their heritage

FamilySearch has invited Americans to learn more about their family history and their ancestors who helped build the nation, as well as to record their own story for generations to come.
CNN

Anthropic suspends all access to Mythos model after US government bans foreign nationals use

AI company Anthropic has disabled customer access to its most capable systems after the US government ordered it to suspend all use by foreign nationals, Anthropic said in a statement Friday evening.
The White House

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Removes Unnecessary and Counterproductive Restrictions on Access to Federal Lands

RESCINDING OUTDATED AND BURDENSOME EXECUTIVE ORDERS: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order rescinding outdated restrictions on access to Federal lands, restoring balanced land ...
University of California

The largest study of AI use by undergrads is in, revealing disparities in access — and in cheating

In a world where AI can generate research papers, solve equations or create art, educators worry about how college students may be using it, misusing it or missing out on it. Yet there have been few ...
TechCrunch

Unauthorized group has gained access to Anthropic’s exclusive cyber tool Mythos, report claims

A group of unauthorized users has reportedly gained access to Mythos, the cybersecurity tool recently announced by Anthropic. Much has been made of Mythos and its purported power — an AI product ...
Entrepreneur

This CEO Is Creating a New Elite College Degree With Google and Microsoft — And Offering It for Only $10,000

Sal Khan is launching the Khan TED Institute to offer a low-cost, AI-focused alternative to elite universities, starting with a Bachelor’s degree in Applied AI. The program aims to secure academic ...
Nextgov

Treasury is creating a database with pandemic aid recipients’ sensitive information

Critics say the scope established in the agency’s systems of record notice “is an astonishing and dramatic departure from prior Treasury practice.” Treasury Data Governance The Treasury Department is ...
CNN

Scientists have found an alarming environmental impact of vast data centers

The vast data centers that power artificial intelligence guzzle huge amounts of energy but they also have another alarming impact, according to new research. They are creating “heat islands,” warming ...
The Conversation

Almost 80% of Australian uni students now use AI. This is creating an ‘illusion of competence’

In Australia, artificial intelligence is becoming a near-universal feature of education. As of 2025, nearly 80% of university students reported using AI in their studies. Overseas, reports are even ...
komonews

Ferguson signs bill creating PreK Promise Account to expand early learning access

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Gov. Bob Ferguson on Saturday signed legislation establishing a new funding account aimed at expanding access to high-quality preschool across Washington state. RELATED | Ballmer ...
Wall Street Journal

Teenagers Have Easy Access to Cannabis. Science Says It’s Bad for Them.

Legalization of recreational marijuana by many states has made it easier for teens to get access to highly potent and convenient forms of the drug, creating new hazards for teen health. New research ...