Since its founding in 2021, OpenAI Startup Fund has raised $175 million for its main fund and secured an additional $114 million through five separate special purpose vehicles, which are investment pools for specific opportunities.Unlike many sizable tech companies, OpenAI says it doesnt use the companys money to invest in startups. The ChatGPT maker says its OpenAI Startup Fund is raised from outside investors. This includes participation from significant OpenAI backer Microsoft, as well as other OpenAI partners, according to the funds website.The OpenAI Startup Fund, which is managed by a dedicated team, has so far invested in over a dozen startups, according to data providers PitchBook and Crunchbase and TechCrunchs research.The following companies have announced investments from the OpenAI Startup Fund, organized alphabetically.1X: This Norwegian humanoid robot startup raised $23.5 million in a deal led by the OpenAI Startup Fund and Tiger Global in early 2023. However, OpenAIs fund wasnt named as a participant in the company when it announced its $100 million Series B in January.Ambience Healthcare: This AI-powered medical note-taking startup announced a $70 million Series B in February 2024, co-led by OpenAIs fund and Kleiner Perkins. Ambience is among a number of startups, including Abridge, Nabla, Suki, and Microsoft-owned Nuance, that are building AI medical scribes.Anysphere (aka Cursor):In October 2023, OpenAIs fund led the $8 million seed round into Anysphere, the maker of AI-powered coding assistant Cursor. OpenAI hasnt been named as an investor in the companys subsequent rounds.Chai Discovery: This startup, which is developing an open source AI foundational model for drug discovery, raised a $30 million in seed round led by Thrive Capital and OpenAIs fund last September. The deal valued the 6-month-old Chai Discovery at $150 million.Class Companion: This edtech startup raised a $4 million seed round in 2023 from OpenAIs fund and a host of angels. It helps teachers provide quick, personalized feedback to their students.Descript: The collaborative audio and video editing platform raised $50 million in a Series C round led by OpenAIs fund shortly after ChatGPT was introduced to the world in late 2022. Other investors in the round included Andreessen Horowitz, Redpoint Ventures, Spark Capital, and ex-Y Combinator partner Daniel Gross. Descript hasnt reported any other capital raises since its Series C.Figure AI: AI robotics startup Figure raised a $675 million Series B in February 2024 from Nvidia, OpenAIs fund, Microsoft, and others. The round valued the company at $2.6 billion. Figure AI is now reportedly in talks to raise $1.5 billion at a $39.5 billion valuation.Ghost Autonomy: This maker of autonomous driving software raised a $55 million Series E in April 2023, and OpenAIs fund invested $5 million of that, according to PitchBook data. But the investment didnt work out. A year later the company shut down.Harvey AI: This legal tech startup raised a $21 million Series A in April 2023 from OpenAIs fund and others. The fund also participated in three subsequent rounds, including last months $300 million Series D, which valued Harvey at $3 billion.Heeyo: Educational AI chatbot for kids Heeyo announced that it raised $3.5 million from OpenAIs fund, Alexa Fund, Pear VC, and other investors in August.Kick: This company is developing AI agents that it says can self-drive bookkeeping processes. It raised a $9 million seed round co-led by General Catalyst and OpenAIs fund in October.Mem: This AI-powered note-taking startup raised a $23.5 million Series A round in November 2022, led by OpenAIs fund. Mem hasnt reported any subsequent funding rounds.Milo: This startup is developing an AI-powered personal assistant that helps parents organize and keep track of their kids activities. Milo raised an undisclosed amount of pre-seed and seed funding from OpenAIs fund, YC, and others.Physical Intelligence: Foundational software for robots startup Physical Intelligence raised a $70 million seed round last March. OpenAIs fund was part of that and also participated in the companys $400 million Series A that valued the company at more than $2 billion. Other investors in the latest round included Lux Capital, Sequoia, and Jeff Bezos.Speak: This AI-powered language learning app developer raised a $27 million Series B round in November 2022, led by OpenAIs fund. In December, the fund participated in Speaks $78 million Series C, which valued the company at $1 billion.Thrive AI: Huffington Post founder Arianna Huffington and OpenAI Startup Fund announced last July that they teamed up on investing and building this AI health coach startup. Thrive AI aimed to raise $10 million, according to a regulatory filing.Unify: This sales technology startup secured about $19 million in seed and Series A capital from the OpenAI Startup Fund, Thrive Capital, and Emergence.

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Baker House | Trevor PattCompleted in 1949, Baker House at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is one of Alvar Aaltos most significant works outside Finland. Commissioned at a time when American universities were expanding their campuses to accommodate the post-war influx of students, the dormitory was conceived to address the evolving needs of student living. Unlike the rigid, repetitive housing blocks that dominated academic institutions, Aalto envisioned a space that prioritized the well-being and individuality of its occupants. His organic approach to modernism, deeply rooted in Scandinavian humanism, informed both the form and materiality of the building.Baker House Technical InformationArchitects1-3: Alvar AaltoLocation: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USAClient: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyArea: 7,525 m2 | 81,000 Sq. Ft.Project Year: 1947 1949Photographs: Flickr Users: Trevor Patt, Arnout FonckArchitecture cannot be simply classified as functional or organic; it must be both. A dormitory should not be a barracks but a home. Alvar Aalto 4Baker House PhotographsExterior Facade | Trevor PattExterior | Trevor PattExterior Volume | Arnout FonckBrick Details | Trevor PattCurve Detail | Trevor PattBrick Facade Details | Arnout FonckEntrance | Trevor PattInterior | Arnout FonckInterior | Trevor PattSkylights | Trevor PattFacade | Trevor PattInterior | Luis CastaedaBaker House Functional RequirementsThe projects primary objective was to create a dormitory that provided both privacy and community engagement for its residents. MIT requires a high-density residential structure that can house students efficiently while fostering interaction and intellectual exchange. Aalto responded with an unconventional design that defied the standard dormitory typology by integrating fluid, dynamic spatial arrangements emphasizing natural light, ventilation, and user comfort.The defining characteristic of Baker House is its undulating brick facade, a departure from the conventional rectilinear forms of institutional buildings. This sinuous geometry was not a mere aesthetic choice but a strategic response to site constraints and functional needs. By curving the structure along the Charles River, Aalto ensured that each student room had access to unobstructed river views, maximizing daylight penetration and enhancing the living experience. This approach also softened the buildings relationship with the landscape, integrating it seamlessly into its surroundings.Architectural Analysis: Form, Materiality, and SpaceThe undulating form of Baker House is perhaps its most studied feature. Functionally, this design optimizes sightlines and ventilation, ensuring that no two rooms face directly into one anothera stark contrast to the regimented grid layouts of typical dormitories. The internal corridor follows the same curvature, creating an organic movement through the space and breaking the monotony of long, linear hallways.Contextual and experiential concerns drove Aaltos material selection for Baker House. The use of red brick, a common material in New England, allowed the building to resonate with its architectural surroundings while providing a tactile, warm surface that aged gracefully over time. The interiors feature custom-designed wooden furniture, reinforcing Aaltos total design philosophy, where architecture and furnishings form a cohesive spatial experience. The integration of wood, glass, and metal further enhances the material richness, offering a variety of textures that engage the senses.The design of student rooms reflects Aaltos deep understanding of human-scale architecture. Each room is compact yet thoughtfully arranged, featuring built-in furniture that optimizes space efficiency without compromising comfort. Integrating ergonomic study desks, custom lighting fixtures, and operable windows demonstrates meticulous attention to detail. Common areas, such as lounges and shared kitchens, encourage social interaction, balancing the need for solitude and communal engagement.Relationship with the Landscape and Urban ContextAaltos response to the site was both poetic and pragmatic. Situated along the Charles River, the dormitory takes full advantage of its natural setting. The curved form maximizes exposure to river views, while the orientation minimizes harsh wind exposure, creating a comfortable microclimate. Additionally, the buildings brick mass provides thermal stability, reducing the need for mechanical heating and coolinga forward-thinking approach to sustainability long before it became a mainstream concern.Baker House is more than an isolated architectural object; it actively engages with its urban context. The buildings footprint shapes pedestrian movement, guiding students along the rivers edge and connecting seamlessly with MITs broader campus network. The design fosters a sense of community through its common areas, encouraging informal interactions that are essential in academic environments.Critical Reception and Lasting InfluenceBaker House was celebrated for its innovative departure from traditional dormitory design upon completion. Critics and architects alike praised Aaltos ability to blend functionality with sculptural form, elevating student housing beyond mere efficiency into experiential architecture. The building became an exemplar of human-centered modernism, demonstrating how residential architecture could be both pragmatic and poetic.Baker House shares key design principles with Aaltos earlier works, such as the Paimio Sanatorium and Syntsalo Town Hall. His approach to form, light, and materiality in all three projects prioritizes the users sensory experience. While Paimio Sanatorium reflects his commitment to healthcare design and well-being, Baker House adapts similar principles to an academic setting, reinforcing the architects belief in architecture as a tool for improving daily life.Baker House PlansGround Floor | Alvar AaltoTyp. Floor Plan | Alvar AaltoPerspective Drawing | Alvar AaltoBaker House Image GalleryAbout Alvar AaltoAlvar Aalto (18981976) was a Finnish architect and designer renowned for his human-centered modernist approach, blending organic forms, natural materials, and functionalism. His works, including the Paimio Sanatorium, Villa Mairea, and Baker House, reflect a deep sensitivity to the human experience, environmental context, and craftsmanship. Aaltos influence extends beyond architecture into furniture and lighting design, with his iconic pieces still celebrated today. His legacy remains pivotal in shaping Scandinavian modernism and inspiring architects worldwide.Credits and Additional NoteDesign Team: Alvar Aalto, Elissa Aalto, and H. T. LindegrenStructural Engineers: Anderson-Nichols & Co.Materials: Brick, wood, glass, and reinforced concreteAino + Alvar Aalto: A Life TogetherbyHeikki Aalto-AlanenAlvar Aalto: Second NaturebyAsensio. Paco

Axis Mundi 3, oil on linen, 72 x 48 inches. Image Lui FerreyraMarch 2025 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for ArtistsMarch 1, 2025OpportunitiesColossalThe Seattle PrizeFeaturedFor dedicated artists in classical, representational painting, behold the new Seattle Prize: a $100,000 stipend over two years, plus free studio space, models, supplies, and more. Receive expert mentorship from around the world, and instruction and collaboration on-site. Seattle is growing as an international haven for art, with a thriving and diverse community, and competition for the first 6 to 10 fellowships is heating up. Apply today.Deadline: March 15, 2025.Innovate Grant awards two $1,800 grants each quarter to one visual artist and one photographer. In addition, twelve applicants will receive honorable mentions, be featured on the website, and join a growing community. International artists and photographers working in any medium are eligible.Deadline: 11:59 p.m. PST on March 27, 2025.Open CallsSMACH Public Art Biennial Open Call(International)Creatives from all fields are invited to submit proposals for the outdoor SMACH Dolomites Biennial 2025. The 10 winning projects will be showcased at various Alpine locations in Val Badia from July to September. Artists are awarded 2,000 and a five-day residency.Deadline: 12 p.m. EST on March 2, 2025.SFCB Book Arts Mentorship Award(International)San Francisco Center for the Book is offering two, five-day mentorships for mid-career and establishedartists from underrepresented communities outside of the SF Bay Area. Applicants should have a foundation in book arts. Mentees receive a $,3000 stipend.Deadline: March 2, 2025.Unpublished Photo Contest(International)Open to photographers born between 1995 and 2007, this contest is seeking 10 unpublished images with stylistic and thematic unity. Prizes reach 3,500 CHF.Deadline: March 3, 2025.Audubon Photography Awards(U.S., Canada, Chile, and Colombia)The Audubon Photography Awards celebrates the beauty and diversity of birds by honoring the best photos and videos of birdlife. The grand prize is $5,000, plus numerous other cash and in-kind prizes. There is a $15 fee per image or video submitted, except for entrants between 13 and 17 years old.Deadline: 12 p.m. EST on March 5, 2025.Art in Odd Places: Voice (International)Art in Odd Places 2025 is scheduled for July 25 to 27, 2025, and invites proposals for its twentieth annual outdoor public visual and performance art festival taking place in the City of West Hollywood at Plummer Park, West Hollywood Park, and Sunset Plaza.Deadline: March 16, 2025.Open to arts writers of color who write critically about music and have less than two years of publication experience, this opportunity grants two fellows a$5,000 unrestricted award.Deadline: March 17, 2025.Filter Photo Exhibition Open Call (International)This open call welcomes photography proposals of all types, whether traditional or experimental or coming from an emerging curator or a veteran artist. Selected proposals will be offered an exhibition slot at Filter Space sometime during 20262027, a stipend, an opening reception, exhibition materials, and one programmatic event.Deadline: March 19, 2025.L+A+N+D: an experience of discoveryBernheim Forest and Arboretum (International)Located outside Louisville, Bernheim Forest and Arboretums newest Arts in Nature experience, L+A+N+D (Landscape + Art + Nature + Design) invites proposals for immersive outdoor installations. This innovative and timely initiative provides large-scale experiences with topics addressing humans connection to nature, beauty in the landscape, biodiversity, conservation, sustainability, and climate change, along with a stipend and a construction budget for fabrication and installation expenses.Deadline: 11:59 p.m. EDTon March 24, 2025.Artadia Awards(New York)Artists receive unrestricted funds of $15,000, and honorariums will also be provided to finalists.Deadline: April 1, 2025.YICCA Art Prize 2025(International)YICCA accepts all kinds of contemporary artworks and offers a first prize of3,00 and a second prize of 1,000. Selected artists will have the opportunity to exhibit in a European art gallery.Deadline: April 30, 2025.GrantsAwarded annually for excellence in sculpture, the National Sculpture Society presents a $2,500 grant to a talented emerging sculptor who identifies as Black or African American. Works inspired by nature are preferred.Deadline: March 3, 2025.Creative Australia funds a range of activities that deliver benefits to the arts sector and wider public, including national and international audiences and communities. Grants are available from AUD$10,000 to $50,000.Deadline: 3:00 p.m. AEDT on March 4, 2025.Black Women Photographers x Nikon Inc. Grants (International)In its fourth year, this program offers one $10,000 grant and five $5,000 grants to fund the completion of a visual project. There are five additional $3,000 grants to help ease the burden of business expenses, plus more than $20,000 in Nikon gear. Deadline: 11:59 p.m. ET on March 29, 2025.The NYPL fellowshipsupports artists or scholars engaged in the research, development, and/or execution of a new creative or scholarly work based on the collection. Fellowship stipends are awarded on a sliding scale from $2,000 to $5,000.Deadline: March 31, 2025.The 2026 open callseeks proposals for new artistic works in the visual arts, performing arts, film, and literature. The Creative Capital Awardprovides unrestricted project grants of between $15,000 and $50,000 to individual artists to create new work, and the newState of the Art Prizeprovides unrestricted artist grants of $10,000.Deadline: April 3, 2025.Prix Viviane Esders(Europe)The Viviane Esders Endowment Fund welcomes applications for the fourth edition of the Prix Viviane Esders, recognizing European photographers over 60 years old who have developed photographic careers over several decades. One established photographer receives 50,000, and two finalists receive 5,000 each.Deadline: April 13, 2025.The Adolf and Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant (International)This program provides one-time financial assistance to qualified painters, printmakers, and sculptors whose needs resulted from an unforeseen catastrophic incident and who lack the resources to meet that situation. Awardees typically receive $5,000, up to $15,000.Deadline: Rolling.This fund commissions visual artists to create company projects on a rolling basis. Awardees will receive between $500 and $5,000.Deadline: Rolling.Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant (International)The foundation welcomes applications from painters, sculptors, and artists working on paper, including printmakers. Grants are intended for one year and range up to $50,000. The artists circumstances determine the size of the grant, and professional exhibition history will be considered.Deadline: Rolling.Residencies, Fellowships, & More 2025 Artlab Editorial Fellowship Open Call (International)This program is seeking two art writers whose forward-thinking insights connect across boundaries, bridging cultural communities in ways both big and small. Theres a $10,000 stipend.Deadline: 11:59 p.m. ET on March 3, 2025.NXTHVNFellowship (International)Each year, NXTHVN welcomes up to seven artists and two curators to participate in a 10-month intensive fellowship. Each fellow receives studio or office space, a stipend, and subsidized housing. Curatorial stipends are $45,000, and studio fellow stipends are $35,000.Deadline: 11 p.m. CT on March 3, 2025.Quinn Emanuel Artist-in-Residence Program (Greater Los Angeles)This residency is open to emerging and mid-career artists working in all disciplines. The artist-in-residence will be given a studio in the Quinn Emanuel Los Angeles office for four months to support their existing practice or a new project, plus $20,000 and an allowance of up to $1,500 for the purchase of materials.Deadline: 11:59 p.m. PST on March 3, 2025.BRIClab Residency (New York City)This multidisciplinary program supports NYC-based artists and media-makers acrosscontemporary art,film and TV, andvideo art, offering space, resources, and mentorship to develop new work. All BRIClab residents receive a $2,500 stipend, mentorship, skills-based learning, professional development, and documentation of their work.Deadline: March 14, 2025.Bemis Center Spring and Summer 2026 Residencies (International)Bemis residents enjoy private live-work studios and have 24-hour access to extensive installation and production spaces; the Okada Sculpture & Ceramics Facility, a 9,000-square-foot industrial workshop; and a sound studio. Selected U.S.-based artists-in-residence receive a $1,250 monthly stipend and an additional $750 travel stipend. There is a $40 application fee.Deadline: March 31, 2025.This residency is awarded with an initial one-year commitment with the option for a second-year renewal. Accepted residents will be provided numerous financial and professional benefits including a monthly stipend, annual material and firing budget, 24/7 access to a private studio space, furnished housing,and other opportunities. There is a $40 application fee.Deadline: April 1, 2025.This six-week residency offers one artist access to The Weaving Mills floor loom, knitting machine, sewing machine, other miscellaneous tools, and various fabrics, yarn, and buttons. There is a $400 stipend and teaching opportunities.Deadline: April 1, 2025.If youd like to list an opportunity, please contact[emailprotected].Next article

Recommended By Fox News Staff Fox News Published March 1, 2025 8:00am EST close Simon Cowell's not a fan of artificial intelligence in music The Americas Got Talent judge told Fox News Digital why he doesnt like AI technology in songwriting. Welcome to Fox News Artificial Intelligence newsletter with the latest AI technology advancements.IN TODAYS NEWSLETTER:- Amazon rolling out AI-driven Alexa+ service- Simon Cowell warns AI shouldnt be able to steal human talent- Would you hop on this driverless electric city bus? Alexa+ will work across a range of devices. (Amazon)RAMPING UP ALEXA: Amazon revealed Wednesday it will be rolling out an Alexa+ service infused with artificial intelligence.NOTHING FOR FREE: The "Americas Got Talent" judge, Simon Cowell, wrote commentary in the Daily Mail this week criticizing potential changes to U.K. law that would allow companies to use any online material to train AI models unless they explicitly opt out. The Alexander Dennis Enviro100AEV (Alexander Dennis)NO DRIVER HERE: Cambridge, U.K., is taking the lead in testing a revolutionary public transit system that could transform urban mobility. The Alexander Dennis Enviro100AEV, equipped with Fusion Processing's cutting-edge CAVstar automated drive system, is poised to change how people move around the city, offering a sustainable and efficient alternative to traditional buses.DANGEROUS TREATMENT: Health experts say that artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots posing as therapists could cause "serious harm" to struggling people, including adolescents, without the proper safety measures. A robot analyzing a human's brain function with magnifying glass. The integration of technology in mental health. Vector illustration. (iStock/Guzaliia Filimonova)FOLLOW FOX NEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIASIGN UP FOR OUR OTHER NEWSLETTERSDOWNLOAD OUR APPSWATCH FOX NEWS ONLINEFox News GoSTREAM FOX NATIONFox NationStay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future with Fox Newshere. This article was written by Fox News staff.

While GFCI outlets offer reliable protection compared with standard outlets, they aren't meant for every type of electrical device. Some items should never be plugged into a GFCI, as they could malfunction or trip the circuit unnecessarily, leading to power disruptions or unsafe situations. Below is a list of devices not suited for GFCIs.1. Devices with a "high inrush" currentAppliances likerefrigerators,freezers,air conditioner units, andpower toolsrequire a serious initial burst of electricity when powered on. Yes, even though refrigerators are almost always located in kitchens, the counterintuitive truth is that they can cause the GFCI to trip because of the large initial surge of current, even if there is no actual fault. This is known as "nuisance tripping," and it is aptly named. Don't risk spoiling a fridge full of foods by plugging it into a GFCI.2. Outdoor equipmentSimilarly, outdoor equipment such aselectric lawnmowersorpressure washersshould ideally be plugged into a dedicated outdoor outlet. While GFCIs are designed for outdoor use to reduce shock hazards, high-powered equipment can cause the GFCI to trip if it draws too much current at one time.Also:The best home EV chargers of 2025: Expert tested3. High-powered appliancesAppliances that use significant power, such asspace heaters,microwave ovens, orvacuum cleaners, can cause a GFCI outlet to trip, especially if they are used on a circuit with high loads. These appliances could create a situation where the GFCI trips frequently (more nuisance tripping).4. Surge protectors or power stripsSomepower stripsandsurge protectors, particularly those with multiple plugs for high-powered devices, could cause the GFCI outlet to trip due to the combined electrical load. A sudden power surge or imbalance could cause the GFCI to trip unexpectedly, defeating the GFCI outlet's purpose and causing repeated circuit tripping.5. Sump pumpsWhile theNational Electrical Code (NEC)specifically mandates that new construction includes GFCIs in basements, there is another ironic exclusion among the list:sump pumps. Sump pumps are designed to prevent flooding, but if the GFCI trips and cuts off its power, your basement might end up under several inches of water.Also:How I used this portable power station to bring electricity to a caveman6. Medical equipmentMedical equipment likeCPAP machinesandoxygen concentratorsrequire continuous, uninterrupted power, so we advise plugging these vital devices into conventional outlets, not GFCIs. Some medical devices have sensitive circuitry, and the GFCI may trip unnecessarily, causing a loss of power to life-sustaining equipment.

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Students, teachers and technologies are increasingly part of the same learning equation. They can be ... [+] configured deliberately to harness NI and AI in complementarity to nurture HI.gettyOne evening, a high school English teacher, reads an intriguing essay from her student. Well-structured and fluent, the paper includes several Bible verses that catch her attention yet turn out to be nonexistent. Rather than marking the paper as plagiarized, she invites the student to a conversation. With genuine curiosity, she asks him about his research process. When he reveals his growing reliance on generative AI to help him write text, she uses this as a teaching moment. Rather than shaming him, she seizes it as an opportunity to help him see the value of critical thinking, and the need for him to boost his curiosity and creativity now, as a defense against the acute risk of agency erosion amid Ai.This incident highlights the tension between artificial and natural Intelligences: while AI excels at processing data, it lacks the deeper dimensions of human understanding that characterize NI.Natural Intelligence: A Multidimensional FrameworkGoing far beyond the rational thought process the type of intelligence that each of us is naturally equipped with operates on multiple levels that AI cannot replicate, so far:Personal Aspects:Aspirations: Our goals and visions that animate us to learn and give knowledge purposeEmotions: Empathy, compassion, and other feelings that shape how we interpret experiencesThoughts: Logical reasoning, creativity, and moral judgment that converge in our thinkingSensations: Our embodied awareness of the world that can trigger intuition or creativityCollective Levels:micro: The individual self with unique traits and abilitiesmeso: Our immediate communitiesfamilies, classrooms, workplacesmacro: Larger societal systems like education policies or mediameta: The global environment and broader natural worldLearning happens within these overlapping contexts. In our entry case the teacher recognized that addressing her students AI use required understanding his personal pressures (micro), the competitive classroom culture (meso), broader academic expectations (macro), and even how technology is reshaping society (meta).AI Illusions: Understanding LimitationsAI generates impressive content but often lacks contextual grounding. Advanced language models rely on pattern recognition, predicting the most likely words to follow a prompt. This leads to hallucinations where AI fabricates facts or references when data is incomplete. The other risk resides with confabulations when AI confidently presents coherent but fictional narrativesWhen AI inserts scholarly sources that don't exist in the real world it does not come with the intent of deception in the human sense. AI models don't understand truth or falsehood; they merely generate patterns that mimic authoritative language. What makes this particularly challenging is the polished, articulate nature of AI outputs, which can easily convince even discerning readers. This is precisely why teachers are irreplaceable. They help students develop cognitive agency the ability to think independently despite technological shortcuts before entering workplaces where time pressures constantly tempt them to outsource their thinking. Just as physical strength requires consistent exercise, critical thinking is a muscle that atrophies without use. Teachers serve as vital trainers, guiding students to flex their curiosity, creativity, and analytical skills in a world that increasingly rewards the passive consumption of machine-generated content.The Changing Role Of TeachersAs AI handles more knowledge transfer, the teacher's role shifts dramatically:From knowledge provider:Values Ambassador: Modeling integrity, persistence, and ethical reasoningEmotional Guide: Creating safe spaces for students to express doubts, fears, and hopesCritical Thinking Mentor: Teaching students to question sources, recognize biases, and verify informationConnection Builder: Fostering human relationships that give learning meaning and contextOur entry case teacher embodied this transformation. Rather than simply correcting the students mistake, she helped him see why thinking independently matters. She shared her own struggles with information overload and built a stronger relationship through honest dialogue. Such human connection impossible for AI to replicate is part of the mental foundation that students walk away with when they leave school. More than the knowledge that they have absorbed, the experiences and values that they have been exposed to will shape their mindsets for the next stages of their life.Double Literacy: Digital And HumanTo navigate a world enriched yet complicated by AI, we need two types of literacy:Digital Literacy:Understanding how AI tools work, their strengths and limitationsIdentifying biases and potential misinformation in AI outputsBuilding habits of cross-referencing and fact-checkingExperimentation with tools and techniques with creativityHuman Literacy:A holistic understanding of brain and body, self and societyEmotional intelligence with the deliberate cultivation of empathy, moral reasoning, and cultural awarenessCritical thinkingPersonal meaning making with awareness of the ripple effect that individual choices have in communities, societies, and the natural world.After their initial conversation, our teacher developed a classroom exercise where students evaluated AI-generated content alongside human-written work, strengthening both their digital and human literacy. She created discussion circles where students could share their emotional reactions to AI and their fears or hopes about technology's impact on their futures addressing not just technical skills but deeper human concerns.Hybrid Intelligence: The Path ForwardA teacher who excels in hybrid intelligence maximizes the benefits of AI and NI:AI Strengths:Rapid data processing and analysisHandling repetitive tasksProviding immediate feedbackPlaying with alternative perspectivesHuman Insights:Addressing emotional well-being and moral judgmentInterpreting AI outputs through broader contextsRecognizing and defending values and ethical boundariesSensitivity to interpersonal relationshipsRather than banning AI tools, teachers should incorporate them deliberately into their classroom. Consider an environment where students use AI for initial research but then apply their own critical thinking to evaluate outputs. A space where students are provided with emotionally intelligent guidance on when to rely on technology and when to trust human judgment, creating meaningful learning experiences that neither human nor machine could offer alone.Four Steps To Start Building Hybrid Intelligence in EducationAwareness: Stay informed about AI tools and their potential biases. Recognize "hallucinations" and question sources rather than accepting outputs at face value.Appreciation: Value the unique depth human intelligence brings to learning our aspirations, emotions, thoughts, and sensations across all levels of experience.Acceptance: Welcome AI as a classroom companion. Use it for data analysis, but remember that emotional support, values transmission, and ethical guidance remain distinctly human strengths.Accountability: Teach digital proficiency alongside human literacy. Insist on transparency from AI developers, guard data privacy, and integrate AI ethically into educational practice.The Human Heart Of EducationAI cannot and should not replace the multidimensional tapestry of human teaching. By learning to navigate a world where AI and NI coexist, we can build a more effective educational approach. When AI's computational strengths are harnessed to support and amplify human wisdom rather than overshadow it, we create learning environments with greater possibilities.Teachers matter now more than ever not primarily as knowledge providers, but as champions of human values, emotional intelligence, and critical thinking. In an age where AI-generated content becomes increasingly convincing, a teachers empathy, ethical judgment, and ability to inspire curiosity become our most valuable educational resources. Those teachers that show the path to HI in practice offer their students the gift of a mindset that makes them future-proof.

Unsure whether or not youre really ready to love again? New research reveals a wholesome, ... [+] tried-and-true way to tell.gettyThe beauty of singlehood is that it allows us ample time to truly get to know ourselvesour wants, needs, desires and values. But once this process of self-introspection comes to fruition, its natural to play around with the idea of finding someone to settle down with.That said, after a lengthy period of being aloneand not worrying about anyone elsethe thought of a committed relationship can be intimidating. You may think youre ready (and may well be) but hesitate out of fear. This back and forth between feeling ready and feeling unsure can last longer than youd imagineat least, without guidance.Fortunately, February 2025 research from the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships reveals a simple, wholesome and reliable way to truly know if youre ready to commit to a relationship: asking your friends.The Role Your Friends Play In Your Love LifeAs the lead author of the study, Hyewon Yang, explains in an interview with PsyPost, We often have an inner sense of our readiness for committed love, but feeling ready doesnt guarantee a relationship. In other words, our own feelings alone arent enough to feel confident in taking steps toward commitment.In such cases, the next natural step is to seek guidance from friends and familywho often provide us with surprisingly helpful, assuring insights. Yet, the usefulness of their insights isnt all that surprising. As Yang explains, Friends play a key role in forming and maintaining romantic relationshipsfrom introductions to advice.Classic research from the Journal of Marriage and Family supports this idea. According to the 1992 study, friends play an integral, positive role in our romantic relationships; perceived support from ones own friends was found to have a large influence on romantic satisfaction, love and commitment.While it may seem like the inner workings of a relationship are solely contingent on the two romantic partners, our friends silently yet strongly help us along the way through:Emotional support. When friends approve of and support our relationship, it reinforces our confidence in our partner and the relationship itself. External validation can be incredibly helpful in taming our doubts and, in turn, strengthening commitment.Advice. True friends are our greatest sounding boards; they offer the most compassionate advice of all when we face challenges in our relationship, as they always have our best interest at heart. Their perspectives can be enlightening when it comes to disagreements, fears or challenges that we hesitate to bring up to our partners.Social integration. Being part of a supportive social circleor even just having mutual friendscan make a romantic relationship feel far more enjoyable and integrated into ones overall life. In some cases, friends can even be the ones who introduce us to our eventual partners.Facilitating stability. As the 1992 study notes, the perception of network support is particularly influential in terms of relationship stabilityespecially for women. Likely, this is because we pay special attention to social cues; our friends approval (or disapproval) of our partners can profoundly shape our own perceptions of our relationship.Encouraging compatibility. Our friends are usually first to spot the red flags or compatibility issues that we tend to overlook in the early stages of infatuation. Their input can be incredibly helpful in making good long-term decisions about our partners.Friends Assessment Of Commitment Readiness Vs. Our OwnOutside of these roles, however, our friends play one very important role in our relationshipsand adeptly at that. Specifically, according to Yangs study, friends are experts at assessing our commitment readiness. As its name suggests, this refers to how prepared we arein terms of maturity, emotions or even just life stagesto be in a committed, long-term relationship.Often, our own gauge of readiness can be impacted by bias: extended periods of loneliness can make us feel like were ready before we actually are, whereas past negative romantic experiences can mistakenly make us feel unprepared.As such, Yang was interested in assessing how well friends could assess an individuals commitment readinessand how closely they matched the individuals own perceptions thereof. After studying 772 participants193 friend groups of fourthe results were threefold:Friends were found to exhibit strong levels of agreement in terms of commitment readiness assessmentsthat is, all friends came to similar conclusions about how ready the individual was to commit.The friends assessments were fairly accurate; friends of individuals with anxious or avoidant attachment styles were able to tell that they werent quite ready for a relationship as of yet.These assessments werent far off from the individuals perception of their own readiness; if they felt ready, their friends sensed it too.Reflecting on these findings, Yang noted, It was very interesting to see that how our friends perceive our readiness for a committed relationship overlapped pretty much with what we think about our readiness. Continuing, she concluded, So, it may suggest that we are not overly biased about how ready we are for a relationship.How To Tell If Youre Ready For A RelationshipAs Yangs findings suggest, if you feel like youre ready for a relationship, chances areyou probably are. Dont discount your internal sense of readiness as a mere hunch; more often than not, its a strong psychological indicator that youve reached a stage where love and commitment are natural next steps.More importantly, research backs this up: our close friends often see the same readiness in us. In other words, it confirms that we give off visible signs of emotional availability and stability.But, while this may sound reassuring, self-doubt can always find a way to cloud our judgment. Even when we consciously feel prepared for commitment, our minds can still waverespecially if past heartbreaks or long stretches of singlehood have made us overly cautious or eager.You may find yourself second-guessing your own judgment: Am I really ready? Or am I just craving companionship? Thankfully, this is where your friends can step in to provide you with honest and insightful guidance.If youre on the fence, theres no harm in asking a trusted friend who knows you well: Do you think Im ready for a relationship? Their response might reinforce what you already feel deep down insideor offer a perspective you havent yet considered.Friends hold a very unique and sacred place in your life; theyve seen your growth, your struggles and your healing process. They know how youve talked about past relationships, how youve handled setbacks and whether you seem genuinely excited about the idea of love again. In some cases, their outside perspective might even be the missing piece of reassurance you need to move forward with confidence.Of course, no onefriends includedcan make the decision for you. But if those closest to you see that youre ready, why not trust them? More often than not, we put more stock in external validation than our own gut feelings. If the people who care about you and want the best for you say youre ready, then maybe its time to take that leap.Do your friends assessments of your relationship match your own? Take this science-backed test to find out: Relationship Satisfaction Scale

What just happened? As the US implements new tariffs, consumers could see higher prices for new computers. However, companies like HP are taking proactive steps to minimize disruptions and keep costs down. Unfortunately, those cost-cutting measures include layoffs. Tech giant HP announced a significant shift in its manufacturing operations. Market watch notes that by the end of its 2025 fiscal year, the tech giant plans to have 90 percent of its manufacturing moved outside of China. The decision comes in response to ongoing trade tensions, particularly the threat of a 10 percent tariff on Chinese imports. The move is part of HP's broader strategy to enhance its supply chain resilience and adapt to evolving market conditions."We have been doing a lot of work to make our supply-chain network more resilient," HP CEO Enrique Lores said in a recent meeting with analysts and reporters.It is a significant pivot for the company. Just last year, Ernest Nicolas, chief supply chain officer for the company, asserted that its Chinese operations were one of HP's most important manufacturing, engineering, and innovation hubs."The advanced infrastructure and manufacturing talent pipeline allows it to serve as our standard of production that our global network strives towards," Nicolas stated.In addition to relocating production, HP has increased its inventory as a buffer against potential tariff hikes. The company reports that its inventory reached $8.4 billion at the end of the most recent quarter, up from $7.7 billion in the previous period. According to HP CFO Karen Parkhill, this nine-day increase in inventory is part of HP's "tariff mitigation strategy." The company has been stockpiling for 72 days now.An unfortunate part of the company's strategy is layoffs. It plans to eliminate up to 2,000 positions to balance costs amid tariff uncertainties. // Related StoriesThe Palo Alto company's strategic shift reflects broader industry concerns about the impact of tariffs on the PC market. With traditionally slim profit margins, PC manufacturers have limited capacity to absorb additional costs."[It's] a bit of a cat-and-mouse game as the various negotiations around the world take place," said Dan Newman, principal analyst at Futurum Research.That said, analysts expect to see accelerated growth in the PC market during the coming year, driven by several factors. The approaching end-of-support deadline for Windows 10 is anticipated to trigger a significant refresh cycle for hundreds of millions of PC users. Additionally, manufacturers will continue introducing AI-capable PCs with advanced processors, boosting demand.Recent market data from Canalys indicates a positive trend, with PC shipments growing for the fifth consecutive quarter. In the fourth quarter, OEMs shipped 67.9 million desktops, notebooks, and workstations, an increase of five percent.