Installation view of Punk: Chaos to Couture (2013), curated by Andrew Bolton, winner of the 2015 Vilcek Prize in Fashion (image courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art)Vilcek Foundation to Award $50,000 Prizes to Immigrants in Fashion FieldsApril 7, 2025SponsorVilcek FoundationApplications for the 2026 Vilcek Foundation Prizes for Creative Promise in Fashion & Culture and Fashion & Design are now open to immigrants under the age of 38. The Vilcek Foundation will award six $50,000 prizes to young immigrants who have demonstrated exceptional early-career achievements in the fields of Fashion & Design and Fashion & Culture.Fashion is a reflection of cultural shifts and serves as a powerful form of self-expression. From hair and clothing to jewelry and makeup, fashion trends speak volumes about a time and place in society. Immigrants enrich the fashion industry by contributing their unique traditions, perspectives, and styles.Through the Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise in Fashion, the foundation aims to bring awareness to the many ways fashionand the immigrants working in fashion-related fieldsmake our society better.Andrew Bolton, Winner of the 2015 Vilcek Prize in Fashion (all photos courtesy of the Vilcek Foundation)Winning [this prize] was an incredible honor and a deeply personal milestone, says Siki Im, winner of the 2015 Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Fashion. It recognized not only my creative journey but also the unique perspective I bring as an immigrant in the fashion industry. Today, as barriers seem more prevalent, the Vilcek Prize serves as a powerful reminder and mediator of who built and continues to push the United States forwarda nation shaped by the talent, creativity, and resilience of immigrants.The Vilcek Foundation has created two fashion categories to expand the number of awards given to immigrants in the arts and humanities. Immigrants 38 years of age or younger who work in the following fashion fields are encouraged to apply:Fashion & DesignDesignersEnvironmental and Technology DesignersMaterial Innovation ExpertsMakeup Artists / Hair StylistsFashion & CultureWriters and ResearchersCurators and Museum ProfessionalsStylistsImage MakersApplications will be accepted through June 9, 2025.To learn more and apply, visit vilcek.org.Siki Im, Winner of the 2015 Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in FashionTuyen Tran, Winner of the 2015 Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in FashionNext article

Tech Zero-emissions hydrogen-electric jet disrupts conventional flights This future jet could be a game changer in aviation Published April 7, 2025 6:00am EDT close 'CyberGuy': Zero-emissions hydrogen-electric jet poised to disrupt conventional flights Beyond Aero's BYA-1: Hydrogen-electric jet with zero emissions, reduced costs, 2030 launch. Kurt Knutsson discusses a potential game changer in the evolution of air travel. You know how everyone's talking about going green these days? Well, French startup company Beyond Aero is taking that idea to new heights, literally.They've been working on this cool hydrogen-powered jet that could change the way we think about flying. It's called the BYA-1, and it's not just another concept that'll never see the light of day. These folks mean business. In fact, they aim to put it into service by 2030. This innovative aircraft promises to be a game changer, offering significant cost savings and environmental benefits compared to conventional jets. BYA-1 (Beyond Aero) (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)The BYA-1 by the numbersTheBYA-1 is a 10-seat business jet designed from the ground up around a battery-free hydrogen-electric propulsion system. This clean-sheet architecture optimizes the use of gaseous hydrogen, addressing the challenges of incorporating this fuel into existing aircraft designs.The jet features six hydrogen cylinders, with four located along the sides of the fuselage and two at the wingtips, which feed six 400-kW fuel cells. These fuel cells convert hydrogen into electricity and water vapor, powering electric jet turbines that achieve a peak power of 2.4 MW.The BYA-1 is capable of flying six passengers a distance of 921 miles at a cruise speed of 357 mph, with a healthy reserve included. By reducing the cruise speed to 276 mph, the range can be extended by 50% to 1,381 miles. BYA-1 (Beyond Aero) (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Efficiency and cost savingsBeyond Aero claims that the BYA-1 will offer substantial operational and cost benefits. The aircraft's design reduces operational costs by as much as 55% due to fewer parts and lower maintenance complexity, thanks to a modular and swappable engine unit for ground-based maintenance. Additionally, Beyond projects that the BYA-1 will provide an immediate 17% saving in fuel costs compared to conventional Jet-A1 by 2030. This is expected to increase further as green hydrogen becomes more cost effective. BYA-1 (Beyond Aero) (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Environmental and comfort advantagesThe hydrogen-electric propulsion system brings significant environmental and passenger comfort improvements. The BYA-1 emits zero carbon emissions during flight, aligning with the aviation industry's goal of reducing its carbon footprint. Furthermore, the electric jets produce less noise, with Beyond claiming that the cabin will be 15 dB(A) quieter than conventional jets when equipped with acoustic insulation. This translates to a perceived noise reduction of about 50%. BYA-1 (Beyond Aero) (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Progress towards certificationBeyond Aero is actively working toward certifying the BYA-1 for commercial use. The company has filed for design organization approval with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and is collaborating with regulators to define the special conditions needed for certification. Beyond Aero has already demonstrated tangible progress by conducting France's first manned hydrogen-electric flight using a prototype fuel system in an ultralight aircraft seen below. Hydrogen-electric flight using a prototype fuel system in an ultralight aircraft (Beyond Aero) (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Industry impact and potentialWith $44 million in capital and letters of intent for 108 sales totaling $914 million, Beyond Aero is positioning itself as a serious contender in the aviation industry. The company's innovative approach could potentially disrupt conventional air travel and accelerate the transition to cleaner aviation technologies. As the aviation industry grapples with environmental concerns, innovations like the BYA-1 may prove crucial in achieving zero-carbon goals by 2050. BYA-1 (Beyond Aero) (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Kurt's key takeawaysAs we wrap up this look at Beyond Aero's BYA-1, it's clear that the prospect of quieter, cleaner and more efficient flights holds significant promise. The potential benefits of hydrogen-electric jets are substantial, both for passengers and the environment. Of course, there are plenty of challenges to overcome before this technology becomes mainstream, but with innovations like the BYA-1 on the horizon, it's a pivotal moment in the evolution of air travel.Do you think hydrogen-electric jets will become a mainstream option for commercial flights within the next decade, and why or why not?Let us know by writing us at Cyberguy.com/Contact.For more of my tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading toCyberguy.com/Newsletter.Follow Kurt on his social channels:Answers to the most-asked CyberGuy questions:New from Kurt:Copyright 2025 CyberGuy.com.All rights reserved. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson is an award-winning tech journalist who has a deep love of technology, gear and gadgets that make life better with his contributions for Fox News & FOX Business beginning mornings on "FOX & Friends." Got a tech question? 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If you're thinking of upgrading to AMD's current AM5 platform, you're probably researching not just which CPU to buy, along with the supporting motherboard, but also which DDR5 memory kit you'll need.To date, we've reviewed and tested almost all AM5 processors, along with countless 600 and 800-series motherboards. However, it's been some time since we looked at memory performance, so today we've got a quick update for you, focusing on G.Skill's new CL26 memory and DDR5-8000 performance.Why we use DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory for TestingSince the introduction of AM5, we've been testing with G.Skill's Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 CL30 memory, using a 32GB kit that currently costs $110 a very reasonable price. AMD initially provided this memory to reviewers for evaluating Zen 4's performance, claiming it enabled optimal results while also stating that DDR5-6000 was the platform's sweet spot, which certainly held true for Zen 4.With the release of Zen 5, AMD's messaging became a bit unclear. They continued to claim that DDR5-6000 was the sweet spot and recommended that reviewers use the same DDR5-6000 CL30 memory. At the same time, they promoted the new 800-series motherboards by claiming that X870 boards would provide the best performance thanks to support for DDR5-8000.This was confusing for a few reasons, most notably because the 800 chipsets were essentially rebranded 600-series chipsets, refreshed for Zen 5. So, if an X870 motherboard supports DDR5-8000 memory, then the same should be possible on an X670 board and this has since turned out to be the case.However, it gets a bit more complicated because DDR5-8000 support is limited by the motherboard, not the Zen 5 memory controller or chipset. For example, when testing every single X870/X870E motherboard, we found that about half of the 21 boards tested worked with DDR5-8000, while the rest were unstable or simply failed to boot.This testing was conducted using the same Ryzen 9 9950X CPU and DDR5-8000 memory, so the limiting factor was clearly the motherboard. It's possible that some of these boards could support DDR5-8000 with a BIOS update, but we haven't been able to confirm this yet.As it stands, DDR5-8000 isn't ideal for all X870E motherboards, despite AMD's claims. Based on our past testing, it's also not necessarily an optimal configuration for performance but we'll revisit that today.The reason DDR5-8000 isn't always faster or significantly faster than DDR5-6000, despite a 33% increase in theoretical bandwidth, comes down to the frequency at which the integrated memory controller in the I/O die can operate. When running DDR5-6000, the memory clock is 3,000 MHz, and this can be matched by the UCLK (Unified Memory Controller Clock Frequency), which sets the speed for the memory controller. This allows the memory and controller to run in a 1:1 ratio at 3,000 MHz.However, going beyond a DDR5 memory clock of 3,000 MHz forces the integrated memory controller to run at a 2:1 ratio, as it can't exceed 3,000 MHz while maintaining stability at least for the majority of silicon. So, when using DDR5-8000, which runs at 4,000 MHz, the memory controller defaults to a 2:1 ratio and operates at just 2,000 MHz 33% lower than with DDR5-6000.That said, the additional bandwidth offered by DDR5-8000 can sometimes overcome the penalty of the 2:1 ratio, resulting in better performance assuming your AM5 motherboard is stable at that frequency.To find out how this plays out, we're comparing the Ryzen 7 9700X using DDR5-8000 with several DDR5-6000 configurations, including G.Skill's new CL26 memory, and we'll also include a baseline DDR5-5600 configuration. Many of you are probably curious about the 9800X3D, but we didn't include that CPU in this testing it would have added a lot more work, and we already know it's not particularly sensitive to memory performance. This was most recently demonstrated with the 9950X3D, so DDR5 performance is more relevant to the non-3D chips.Alright, let's get into the dataBenchmarksCyberpunk 2077: Phantom LibertyStarting with Cyberpunk 2077 at 1080p, we're seeing up to a 12% performance improvement when moving from the DDR5-6000 CL30 memory used in our reviews to the DDR5-8000 configuration, which delivered the best results. However, it was only 2% faster than the new DDR5-6000 CL26 memory. Unexpectedly, there was very little difference between the DDR5-6000 CL40 and CL30 configurations, and even the DDR5-5600 memory kept up closely.When increasing the resolution to 4K, lowering the frame rate to just over 100 fps, the performance gap between the slowest and fastest configurations shrinks to just 5%. However, the difference in 1% lows grows, with a larger 13% margin.Horizon Zero Dawn RemasteredThe other single-player title used in our testing is Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, where we saw a wider spread of results. The DDR5-6000 CL30 review memory averaged 169 fps, making it 5% faster than the official base spec memory. Opting for DDR5-8000 provided an additional 7% performance boost over the review memory, reaching 180 fps, though it was just 2% faster than the new DDR5-6000 CL26 kit.Switching to 4K resolution, the performance margins narrow significantly. The DDR5-8000 memory was only 5% faster than the DDR5-5600 base configuration. We saw, at most, a 6% gain from the DDR5-6000 CL30 memory to the DDR5-8000 kit, and just a 1% improvement in average frame rate.Marvel RivalsFor competitive multiplayer shooters, where you're more likely to reduce GPU load by using medium to low quality settings, memory performance tends to have a greater impact particularly in CPU-limited scenarios. Testing Marvel Rivals at 1080p, we observed a 17% increase in 1% lows when moving from the base DDR5-5600 spec up to DDR5-8000, while average frame rates improved by 9%. That said, DDR5-6000 CL26 memory delivered performance very similar to the DDR5-8000 configuration.At 4K, performance scaling was somewhat unusual. We only saw a drop in performance when using the DDR5-6000 CL40 memory, which performed comparably to the DDR5-5600 base memory.Counter-Strike 2Finally, we have Counter-Strike 2. Here again, the DDR5-8000 and DDR5-6000 CL26 kits delivered nearly identical performance, and the same was true of the CL28 memory. We observed just a 4% improvement when moving from the CL30 review memory to the high-end DDR5-8000 kit. The DDR5-6000 CL40 and DDR5-5600 CL38 memory also produced similar results, falling only slightly behind by a few percent.At 4K, the results were nearly entirely GPU-limited, with all configurations achieving over 450 fps.Memory Options and PricingSo there you have it as expected, when CPU-limited, DDR5 memory can improve the performance of AMD's latest generation Zen 5 processors. However, based on what we've seen here, Zen 5 doesn't appear to be as memory-sensitive as previous generations of Ryzen processors.For example, the new CL26 memory provided at most a 9% uplift over the CL30 memory used in our Zen 5 evaluations. That's a notable improvement, but in most cases, the gains were in the 4 5% range. DDR5-8000 was up to 12% faster, but overall, there was very little performance difference between DDR5-6000 CL26 and DDR5-8000 CL38.Memory performance (at this level) only matters in scenarios where you're playing competitive shooters or games that tend to be more CPU-limited than GPU-limited.Again, memory performance really only matters in scenarios where you're playing competitive shooters or games that tend to be more CPU-limited than GPU-limited. In GPU-heavy single-player titles such as Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Alan Wake 2, and Horizon Zero Dawn premium memory typically offers very little in the way of extra performance. In those cases, you're better off sticking with sweet-spot memory, which we've consistently found to be DDR5-6000 CL30.Looking exclusively at 32GB kits, it's clear that DDR5-5600 isn't worth the savings. A decent kit will cost around $80, while a good-quality DDR5-6000 CL30 kit is just $10 more. However, DDR5-6000 CL28 kits jump to around $120, and the new CL26 kits are priced at $180 or more making them hard to justify when compared to CL30.You're also looking at spending around $170 for DDR5-8000, though there may be occasional kits that are significantly cheaper, they're still much more expensive than DDR5-6000 CL30.As has been the case since Zen 4... we recommend pairing your Ryzen AM5 processor with DDR5-6000 CL30 memory.So, as has been the case since Zen 4, we recommend pairing your AM5 processor with DDR5-6000 CL30 memory. As a side note, we've previously tested many more memory configurations using the Ryzen 7 7700X in eight games with the RTX 4090 and found similar results. The DDR5-6000 CL30 memory used in our reviews delivered optimal performance, and even with manual tuning using timings from Buildzoid, performance only improved by a further 4% on average.As for the new low-latency DDR5-6000 CL26 memory, we hope to see it become more competitively priced in the near future. There are some performance gains to be had, but at the moment, the premium far outweighs the benefits.We're also about to begin testing every single AMD B850 motherboard, so it'll be interesting to see how DDR5-8000 support holds up across that lineup. For now, that wraps up this quick update.Shopping Shortcuts:32GB DDR5-6000 CL30 Kits on AmazonAMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D on AmazonAMD Ryzen 9 9950X on AmazonAMD Ryzen 7 9700X on AmazonAMD Ryzen 7 7700X on AmazonAMD Ryzen 5 9600X on Amazon

Table of ContentsTable of ContentsThese are the first devices to get One UI 7What are the highlights of One UI 7?Samsung has finally started the rollout of Android 15 and One UI 7 to its existing devices, following the launch of the Galaxy S25 series which debuted the software earlier in the year.Samsung has faced plenty of criticism for the speed at which it hasnt delivered this update, with Android 15 officially landing on Pixel devices on 15 October 2024. Its been nearly 6 months since the first devices got the new software and were probably only 2 months away from Android 16s launch.Recommended VideosThanks to the shuffling of timelines from Google and the delay from Samsung Android 15 might not be on your phone for long before everyone starts looking forward to Android 16.RelatedSamsung had previously confirmed that One UI 7 would start the rollout on April 7, but we know that its a phased release, so not every region will get it at the same time. Its also grouped by devices, so not all phones and tablets will get it on day one some will have to wait a few more weeks.The first phones to get updated to One UI 7 and Android 15 are:Galaxy S24 UltraGalaxy S24 PlusGalaxy S24Galaxy Z Fold 6Galaxy Z Flip 6Although the rollout is starting today, Samsung says that it varies by region: Singapore is confirmed to start on April 14, Czech Republic is confirmed for April 10.Once these devices have received the update, you should only have to wait a week for the next round of updates, which is said to cover: Galaxy S24 FE, Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Tab S10 series and Galaxy Tab 9 series.Samsung hasnt explicitly listed all the dates and all the models that will receive the update, but it should stretch back to the Galaxy S21, Galaxy Z Fold/Flip 3, Galaxy A23, Galaxy Tab S8 and probably some Galaxy M and Galaxy F models too.Of course, while the base Android 15 is part of the package, some devices will likely get a slightly different One UI 7 experience, as not all devices will be able to run all the AI features, for example.One UI 7 has a range of design tweaks that make the phone UI look generally better, while it also introduces the Now Bar, the lockscreen widget that gives you access to some app controls while they are live. Its the design change that I found most interesting as it gives the whole device a lift and makes things look more refreshed.Theres also the Now Brief (which isnt hugely exciting), that will give you a recap of your day at various points, although Ive found this to mostly detail whats in my calendar and tell me how many steps Ive taken.There are a range of AI features, including an AI Select function, Writing Assist, Drawing Assist and Audio Eraser, while theres deeper integration for Googles Gemini across the device including when searching in settings.If youre not sure if your device has the update yet, dive into the settings and head to software update, if you dont have a notification already. Editors Recommendations

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Its been just over two months since Kathleen Hicks stepped down as US deputy secretary of defense. As the highest-ranking woman in Pentagon history, Hicks shaped US military posture through an era defined by renewed competition between powerful countries and a scramble to modernize defense technology. Shes currently taking a break before jumping into her (still unannounced) next act. Its been refreshing, she saysbut disconnecting isnt easy. She continues to monitor defense developments closely and expresses concern over potential setbacks: New administrations have new priorities, and thats completely expected, but I do worry about just stalling out on progress that we've built over a number of administrations. Over the past three decades, Hicks has watched the Pentagon transformpolitically, strategically, and technologically. She entered government in the 1990s at the tail end of the Cold War, when optimism and a belief in global cooperation still dominated US foreign policy. But that optimism dimmed. After 9/11, the focus shifted to counterterrorism and nonstate actors. Then came Russias resurgence and Chinas growing assertiveness. Hicks took two previous breaks from government workthe first to complete a PhD at MIT and the second to join the think tank Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), where she focused on defense strategy. By the time I returned in 2021, she says, there was one actorthe PRC (Peoples Republic of China)that had the capability and the will to really contest the international system as its set up. In this conversation with MIT Technology Review, Hicks reflects on how the Pentagon is adaptingor failing to adaptto a new era of geopolitical competition. She discusses Chinas technological rise, the future of AI in warfare, and her signature initiative, Replicator, a Pentagon initiative to rapidly field thousands of low-cost autonomous systems such as drones. Youve described China as a talented fast follower. Do you still believe that, especially given recent developments in AI and other technologies? Yes, I do. China is the biggest pacing challenge we face, which means it sets the pace for most capability areas for what we need to be able to defeat to deter them. For example, surface maritime capability, missile capability, stealth fighter capability. They set their minds to achieving a certain capability, they tend to get there, and they tend to get there even faster. That said, they have a substantial amount of corruption, and they havent been engaged in a real conflict or combat operation in the way that Western militaries have trained for or been involved in, and that is a huge X factor in how effective they would be. China has made major technological strides, and the old narrative of its being a follower is breaking downnot just in commercial tech, but more broadly. Do you think the US still holds a strategic advantage? I would never want to underestimate their abilityor any nations abilityto innovate organically when they put their minds to it. But I still think its a helpful comparison to look at the US model. Because were a system of free minds, free people, and free markets, we have the potential to generate much more innovation culturally and organically than a statist model does. Thats our advantageif we can realize it. China is ahead in manufacturing, especially when it comes to drones and other unmanned systems. How big a problem is that for US defense, and can the US catch up? I do think its a massive problem. When we were conceiving Replicator, one of the big concerns was that DJI had just jumped way out ahead on the manufacturing side, and the US had been left behind. A lot of manufacturers here believe they can catch up if given the right contractsand I agree with that. We also spent time identifying broader supply-chain vulnerabilities. Microelectronics was a big one. Critical minerals. Batteries. People sometimes think batteries are just about electrification, but theyre fundamental across our systemseven on ships in the Navy. When it comes to drones specifically, I actually think its a solvable problem. The issue isnt complexity. Its just about getting enough mass of contracts to scale up manufacturing. If we do that, I believe the US can absolutely compete. The Replicator drone program was one of your key initiatives. It promised a very fast timelineespecially compared with the typical defense acquisition cycle. Was that achievable? How is that progressing? When I left in January, we had still lined up for proving out this summer, and I still believe we should see some completion this year. I hope Congress will stay very engaged in trying to ensure that the capability, in fact, comes to fruition. Even just this week with Secretary [Pete] Hegseth out in the Indo-Pacific, he made some passing reference to the [US Indo-Pacific Command] commander, Admiral [Samuel] Paparo, having the flexibility to create the capability needed, and that gives me a lot of confidence of consistency. Can you talk about how Replicator fits into broader efforts to speed up defense innovation? Whats actually changing inside the system? Traditionally, defense acquisition is slow and serialone step after another, which works for massive, long-term systems like submarines. But for things like drones, that just doesnt cut it. With Replicator, we aimed to shift to a parallel model: integrating hardware, software, policy, and testing all at once. Thats how you get speedby breaking down silos and running things simultaneously. Its not about Move fast and break things. You still have to test and evaluate responsibly. But this approach shows we can move faster without sacrificing accountabilityand thats a big cultural shift. How important is AI to the future of national defense? Its central. The future of warfare will be about speed and precisiondecision advantage. AI helps enable that. Its about integrating capabilities to create faster, more accurate decision-making: for achieving military objectives, for reducing civilian casualties, and for being able to deter effectively. But weve also emphasized responsible AI. If its not safe, its not going to be effective. Thats been a key focus across administrations. What about generative AI specifically? Does it have real strategic significance yet, or is it still in the experimental phase? It does have significance, especially for decision-making and efficiency. We had an effort called Project Lima where we looked at use cases for generative AIwhere it might be most useful, and what the rules for responsible use should look like. Some of the biggest use may come first in the back officehuman resources, auditing, logistics. But the ability to use generative AI to create a network of capability around unmanned systems or information exchange, either in Replicator or JADC2? Thats where it becomes a real advantage. But those back-office areas are where I would anticipate to see big gains first. [Editors note: JADC2 is Joint All-Domain Command and Control, a DOD initiative to connect sensors from all branches of the armed forces into a unified network powered by artificial intelligence.] In recent years, weve seen more tech industry figures stepping into national defense conversationssometimes pushing strong political views or advocating for deregulation. How do you see Silicon Valleys growing influence on US defense strategy? Theres a long history of innovation in this country coming from outside the governmentpeople who look at big national problems and want to help solve them. That kind of engagement is good, especially when their technical expertise lines up with real national security needs. But thats not just one stakeholder group. A healthy democracy includes others, tooworkers, environmental voices, allies. We need to reconcile all of that through a functioning democratic process. Thats the only way this works. How do you view the involvement of prominent tech entrepreneurs, such as Elon Musk, in shaping national defense policies? I believe its not healthy for any democracy when a single individual wields more power than their technical expertise or official role justifies. We need strong institutions, not just strong personalities. The US has long attracted top STEM talent from around the world, including many researchers from China. But in recent years, immigration hurdles and heightened scrutiny have made it harder for foreign-born scientists to stay. Do you see this as a threat to US innovation? I think you have to be confident that you have a secure research community to do secure work. But much of the work that underpins national defense thats STEM-related research doesnt need to be tightly secured in that way, and it really is dependent on a diverse ecosystem of talent. Cutting off talent pipelines is like eating our seed corn. Programs like H-1B visas are really important. And its not just about international talentwe need to make sure people from underrepresented communities here in the US see national security as a space where they can contribute. If they dont feel valued or trusted, theyre less likely to come in and stay. What do you see as the biggest challenge the Department of Defense faces today? I do think the trustor the lack of itis a big challenge. Whether its trust in government broadly or specific concerns like military spending, audits, or politicization of the uniformed military, that issue manifests in everything DOD is trying to get done. It affects our ability to work with Congress, with allies, with industry, and with the American people. If people dont believe youre working in their interest, its hard to get anything done.

Wharton has launched a new "Artificial Intelligence for Business" concentration. David Tran Photo/Shutterstock 2025-04-07T10:45:03Z SaveSaved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.Have an account? Wharton has introduced a new concentration for undergrads and a major for MBA students focused on AI.The new AI curriculum includes classes on machine learning, ethics, data mining, and neuroscience."Companies are struggling to recruit talent with the necessary AI skill," Wharton's vice dean said.The nation's oldest business school is evolving for the new, AI-powered world.The University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School has unveiled a new MBA major and undergraduate concentration in artificial intelligence. It will be available to students in the fall of 2025 as one of 21 MBA majors alongside options like accounting, finance, marketing, and real estate. For undergraduates who earn a degree in economics, it'll be one of 19 concentrations.The new curriculumbusinesses are using AI and a more conceptual sense of the technology's economic, social, and ethical implications. Students will be required to take classes in machine learning and ethics and choose from a list of electives spanning data mining to marketing to neuroscience.One of the required courses will be "Big Data, Big Responsibilities: Toward Accountable Artificial Intelligence," an ethics class."Foundations of Deep Learning" will be a new class in the statistics and data science department, giving students an introduction to the technical foundations of AI, Wharton professor Giles Hooker, an advisor for the new AI curriculum, told Business Insider by email. It will cover the technology underpinning the AI boom, including topics from "what is a neural network and how to train it" to "generative AI" to "efficient deep learning" to ensure students have "a solid conceptual grasp on what goes on under the hood in modern AI models," according to the syllabus.Wharton also updated the syllabi for existing classes, including the management course "Innovation, Change, and Entrepreneurship" and the marketing course "Introduction to Brain Science for Business."In a university press release announcing the changes, Eric Bradlow, the vice dean of AI and Analytics at Wharton, said, "We are at a critical turning point where practical AI knowledge is urgently needed.""Companies are struggling to recruit talent with the necessary AI skills, students are eager to deepen their understanding of the subject and gain hands-on experience, and our faculty's expertise on the adoption and human impact of AI is unmatched," he said.The intersection of AI and businessWharton faculty began discussingIn May 2024, Wharton launched the AI and Analytics Initiative to study possible changes to its curriculum, invest in new research, collaborate more with industries, and create open-source generative AI resources, according to Penn Today, the university's official news site.Through the initiative, Wharton has launched the AI Research Fund to help faculty pursue research at the intersection of AI and business and the Education Innovation Fund to help faculty adopt AI in the classroom.The initiative was also used to provide ChatGPT Enterprise licenses to all full-time and executive MBA students starting in the fall of 2024 a first-of-its-kind collaboration between a business school and OpenAI.In January, Wharton unveiled the Accountable AI Lab, which will produce research on AI governance, regulation, and ethics with a "practical focus on business applications."Wharton therefore had several building blocks in place for a new curriculum,Students who graduate with an AI focus will ideally be adept in four areas, Hooker said. They'll have a strong technical knowledge of AI to assess the design and application of AI models in a business and be informed enough to keep up with new AI developments. They'll have a sense of how AI will impact business operations. They'll also have a handle on the ethics of data and automated decision-making and understand the legal frameworks governing AI.Companies these days are hiring candidates who specialize in just one of these areas. For example, a company might hire an AI researcher to train large language models, a learning and development expert to teach teams how to use the technology or alawyer who understands data privacy and regulations.But graduates of Wharton's new program may emerge as a jack-of-all-AI-trades. Their skill sets will be tailored to a future workplace where adaptability might be more valuable than specialization."We expect the impact of AI on business to be long and deep. Even without new breakthroughs in human-like reasoning, we can expect AI methods to penetrate even further into business processes and our lives," Hooker said. "The careers and job titles associated with its penetration into business haven't yet been fixed."Recommended video

As markets tank and the prospect of higher prices becomes more real, the future of President Donald Trumps winning coalition might be on a precipice, too. Trumps tariff policy, unpopular with the American public in general, is even more unpopular among the voters who gave him the boost he needed to win the 2024 election.They include young voters, voters of color, and independents people who prioritized economic concerns and the price of goods enough to take a wager on a second Trump term. These voters werent necessarily hardcore MAGA fans some, such as young voters, arent necessarily conservative ideologically, for example but they were dissatisfied with the post-pandemic status quo and the Democratic Partys handling of inflation. Trump and Republican candidates promised them lower prices, and these voters expected them to deliver.As the president has focused on immigration, tearing apart the government bureaucracy, and threatening, then delaying, tariffs, these voters, like the American public in general, have said consistently that they want him to focus on lowering costs and beating inflation for good instead.Over the last few weeks, polling has shown that voters think Trump isnt focusing enough on their top issue: the economy. And the data also show a clear warning sign for Trump and Republicans ahead of next years midterms: the non-MAGA voters that diversified and expanded their winning 2024 coalition are at risk of defecting, and throwing the future of this popular majority into uncertainty.Trump is losing support over the economy with voters outside his baseThough hes more popular than he was at this point in his presidency in 2017, Trump has been steadily losing support from the American public as perceptions of his economic stewardship have worsened. Immigration policy remains his strength just over half of the country supports his harsh, restrictionist approach. But opinions of how hes handling jobs, the economy, and inflation have been steadily dropping.Among Trumps voters, a stark divide is emerging between his core base of (primarily white, non-college educated) MAGA supporters, and the less ideological, more diverse (albeit smaller) group of Republican voters who do not consider themselves MAGA-aligned (YouGov pollsters ask respondents if they identify as MAGA followers). Financial Times data journalist John Burn-Murdoch captured this dynamic last week, noting an economic disconnect between Trumps Maga on the one hand and the wider conservative Republican party on the other in polling data shared with him by YouGov.This shows that the narrow subset of voters who identify as Maga Republicans continue to approve of the president at astronomically high levels, even after the tangible turmoil of the past 10 weeks. But the larger group of other voters who backed Trump last November is rapidly souring on his economic policies and overall record.That disconnect is huge when it comes to jobs and the economy and inflation/prices, where the MAGA bases approval of Trumps job performance hasnt really budged at all between February and April, while in the category of other Trump 2024 voters, Trumps approval has plunged.One key driver for all of this? Trumps tariff policy specifically. Among all American adults, these tariffs are really unpopular, and respondents specifically think theyll worsen inflation. YouGovs most recent polling from April 2 the so-called Liberation Day that Trump hyped up to announce his universal tariffs, show this though its still early and well get more data points in the days to come. More than half, or 51 percent of American adults said they somewhat or strongly disapprove of the tariff policy. Just 34 percent said they approved a nearly 20-point net negative rating.And more than two-thirds of these respondents said they expect the price of everyday goods will increase as a result, including 47 percent of Republicans. Breaking down these figures by the cohorts of voters that Trump made gains with last year paints a similarly startling picture for the GOP:Latino and Black voters: Trump made extraordinary gains with Latino voters who were most persuadable by economic messaging last year and made more modest gains with Black voters particularly Black men. But both groups of voters overwhelmingly oppose Trumps tariff announcement: Black Americans disapprove by a 23-point margin, while Latinos disapprove by a 30-point margin, per YouGov polling. They also expect prices will rise: 63 percent of Black respondents say so, while 66 percent of Latino respondents do. And in other YouGov polling, these respondents overwhelmingly think that the Trump administration is putting too much focus on applying tariffs: 73 percent of Black adults and 58 percent of Latinos say so.These were groups of the American public who were especially attuned to the rise of prices during the Biden presidency, and likely will be paying just as much attention to shifts in affordability during with Trump in office. While the public in general experienced the pinch of inflation, because of family sizes, the relative youth of these populations, and their concentration in more expensive urban centers, both of these segments of the public were more sensitive to price hikes and experienced tougher economic headwinds from 2021 to 2023.Young people (especially men): Much has been written about what exactly happened with young voters in the 2024 election those under the age of 30 still gave Kamala Harris an outright majority of support, according to exit polls,, but that margin shrunk drastically from 2020. The defection of young men specifically to Trump was a major driver of this shift, and while it can be tempting to frame cultural or ideological divisions as the main explanation, concerns over affordability and wanting to earn more seem to be a better explanation. Young voters in 2024 apparently viewed Trump as less taboo than this age cohort did in 2020 or 2016, and Democrats never found a robust response on the economy, inflation, and prices.But now these voters seem to have buyers remorse. Among all age groups, this youngest cohort seems to be the most unsure about how to view Trumps tariffs, but a plurality still disapprove: 48 percent view the tariffs negatively, compared to majorities of millennials and Gen Xers. Still, young people are also price sensitive and price hikes will affect them too. (The saga of the Nintendo Switch 2 which was already delayed and will likely cost more as a result of the tariffs could be just the beginning.)Independents: Finally, Trump made huge gains with independent voters last year, splitting them nearly evenly with Harris depending on the data source (a 3- to 6-point Harris advantage in 2024, or roughly a 7- to 10-point shift right from 2020). Yet these voters also view these tariffs negatively: More than half oppose them, and more than two-thirds expect they will increase prices. A similar share think Trump is putting too much attention on tariffs.All this suggests that tariffs really are a wedge issue for the kinds of voters Trump needed to pad his tiny popular-vote margin last year, and who helped to deliver him victory. They are girding for the opposite of what they expected from his presidency: more economic uncertainty, higher prices, and, potentially, job losses.See More: