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AI doesn’t care if it’s wrong, and you’ll be the one facing the consequences in court marsmag.com/2026/10/14/ai-do…
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Learn out. How the American revolt against Flock cameras mirrors the Boston Tea Party of 1773 theconversation.com/how-the-… via @ConversationUS #tech #digital #privacy #crypto #ai
How the American revolt against Flock cameras mirrors the Boston Tea Party of 1773

How the American revolt against Flock cameras mirrors the Boston Tea Party of 1773

The bipartisan revolution against automated license plate readers suggests Americans have not entirely lost their rebellious spirit.

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Kristian Ulrichsen@Dr_UlrichsenSep 17
Some thoughts of mine in this Q&A on Saudi Arabia and the changing regional situation. theconversation.com/rapid-ho…
Rapid Houthi advances in Yemen pose massive strategic risks for Saudi Arabia in the Gulf

Rapid Houthi advances in Yemen pose massive strategic risks for Saudi Arabia in the Gulf

The resumption of fighting, paired with the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz, complicates regional strategy and energy policy for the Gulf powerhouse.

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Birmingham church bombing wasn’t an isolated act of terrorism – there were dozens of attacks on Black houses of worship during the Civil Rights Movement theconversation.com/birmingh… via @ConversationUS
Birmingham church bombing wasn’t an isolated act of terrorism – there were dozens of attacks on...

Birmingham church bombing wasn’t an isolated act of terrorism – there were dozens of attacks on...

More than 100 Black churches across the South were targeted from the 1950s-70s. Another wave of violence followed in the ‘90s – and there have been attacks in recent years, too.

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University of Massachusetts@UMassFeb 23
In a new article published by The Conversation, research from @UMassBoston asserts that the greatest risk of #AI on campus isn’t academic dishonesty — it’s the potential gradual erosion of the profoundly human process of learning itself. @ConversationUS brnw.ch/21x0bYU
The greatest risk of AI in higher education isn’t cheating – it’s the erosion of learning itself

The greatest risk of AI in higher education isn’t cheating – it’s the erosion of learning itself

Automating knowledge production and teaching weakens the ecosystem of students and scholars that sustains universities, raising existential questions about their mission.

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Dana Ivey@hekasiaFeb 23
Meekness isn’t weakness – once considered positive, it’s one of the ‘undersung virtues’ that deserve defense today theconversation.com/meekness… via @ConversationUS
Meekness isn’t weakness – once considered positive, it’s one of the ‘undersung virtues’ that...

Meekness isn’t weakness – once considered positive, it’s one of the ‘undersung virtues’ that...

The word ‘meekness’ might seem old-fashioned – and not a positive trait. But understanding its original meaning can identify an important virtue.

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The Triangle Tribune@tritribuneFeb 23
Revisiting the story of Clementine Barnabet, a Black woman blamed for serial murders in the Jim Crow South theconversation.com/revisiti… via @ConversationUS
Revisiting the story of Clementine Barnabet, a Black woman blamed for serial murders in the Jim...

Revisiting the story of Clementine Barnabet, a Black woman blamed for serial murders in the Jim...

In 1912, a young Black woman’s supposed religious beliefs were quickly blamed to make sense of a terrifying crime spree.

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UAlbany News@UAlbanyNewsJan 22
Is artificial intelligence the new scientist? While AI tools can speed up tasks, @UAlbany philosopher Alessandra Buccella explains via @ConversationUS how the human aspects of conducting research are still crucial for driving creativity & meaning. theconversation.com/ai-canno…
AI cannot automate science – a philosopher explains the uniquely human aspects of doing research

AI cannot automate science – a philosopher explains the uniquely human aspects of doing research

While AI can streamline certain parts of the scientific process, a philosopher argues that it cannot replace human expertise and collaboration.

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Two former USAID employees explain how they have tried to keep some of the services and programs running despite slashes in federal support. phlnthrp.com/461VTv6 This article is part of a partnership the Chronicle has forged with @ConversationUS and @AP to expand coverage of philanthropy and nonprofits.
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Florida Museum@FloridaMuseumJan 27
Scientist Spotted 🐚 Paleontologist Michal Kowalewski collaborated on a Curious Kids article for the @ConversationUS called 'Where do seashells come from?' to talk about these marine skeletons and what scientists can learn from them: theconversation.com/where-do… 🌊🏖️
Where do seashells come from?

Where do seashells come from?

Seashells are the skeletons of sea creatures – and they’re older than you might think.

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Why too much phosphorus in America’s farmland is polluting the country’s water theconversation.com/why-too-… via @ConversationUS
Why too much phosphorus in America’s farmland is polluting the country’s water

Why too much phosphorus in America’s farmland is polluting the country’s water

Plants need phosphorus, and other nutrients, to grow. But soil tests can’t tell if there’s too much.

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UVA Research@UVAResearchNewsJan 27
PhD candidate Kwesi Akonu Adom Mensah Forson @UVA is helping uncover how malaria parasites evolve drug resistance — advancing new vaccines, antibodies, and genetic tools to protect the world’s youngest children @ConversationUS ow.ly/4aym50Y3WE3 #Malaria #GlobalHealth
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Michigan News
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Research by Stephanie Leiser, director of @CLOSUP, and lecturer in public policy with @fordschool discusses the issue of declining public engagement, deteriorating public discourse, and harassment in rural communities. via @ConversationUS: theconversation.com/local-de…
“Between 2012 and today, despite their efforts to expand engagement opportunities, particularly online, local officials’ satisfaction with their residents’ level of engagement has plummeted from 58% in 2012 to 38% in 2025,” Stephanie Leiser, director of Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy (CLOSUP), and lecturer in public policy with the University of Michigan Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy.

ALT “Between 2012 and today, despite their efforts to expand engagement opportunities, particularly online, local officials’ satisfaction with their residents’ level of engagement has plummeted from 58% in 2012 to 38% in 2025,” Stephanie Leiser, director of Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy (CLOSUP), and lecturer in public policy with the University of Michigan Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy.

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Ray Madoff@raymadoffJan 6
Great conversation with Emily Greco about how American charities —and the American public—are being betrayed by our tax system. theconversation.com/with-les…
With less charitable giving flowing directly to charities, a tax policy scholar suggests some...

With less charitable giving flowing directly to charities, a tax policy scholar suggests some...

Even when donors have good intentions, philanthropy does not always produce good results.

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The Conversation Africa@TC_AfricaJan 6
Over 133 million Nigerians face poverty amid ongoing violence and displacement. Addressing basic needs remains urgent. 🇳🇬 theconversation.com/nigeria-… 💻 Tolu Olarewaju, @Uni_Lancashire #Politics #NigeriaCrisis
Nigeria has a high poverty rate – what this has to do with ethnic conflicts

Nigeria has a high poverty rate – what this has to do with ethnic conflicts

Poverty is the common thread across the places experiencing terrorism in Nigeria.

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The Fletcher School@FletcherSchoolJan 6
Professor @monicaduffytoft authors a piece titled, "Can the US ‘Run’ Venezuela? Military Force Can Topple a Dictator, but It Cannot Create Political Authority or Legitimacy" for @ConversationUS. theconversation.com/can-the-…
Can the US ‘run’ Venezuela? Military force can topple a dictator, but it cannot create political...

Can the US ‘run’ Venezuela? Military force can topple a dictator, but it cannot create political...

If Washington governs by force in Venezuela, it will repeat the failures of Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya: Power can topple regimes, but it cannot create political authority or legitimacy.

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Rebecca Hanson@BeccaAnniceJan 6
As scholars who have spent decades researching these armed groups, we know that Chavista leadership now faces a stark dilemma: Does it acquiesce to U.S. pressure and coercion over domestic economic and policy decisions or does it resist? Both paths risk armed conflict of varying severity, with wide-ranging consequences for the country’s future stability. theconversation.com/venezuel… via @ConversationUS @VernicaZubilla1
Venezuela’s civil-military alliance is being stretched — if it breaks, numerous armed groups may be...

Venezuela’s civil-military alliance is being stretched — if it breaks, numerous armed groups may be...

How various factions respond to the Trump administration’s threat to be the de facto ruler of the country could quickly inflame domestic tensions and lead to conflict.

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Which is more damaging to a CEO’s career: financial misconduct or a personal scandal? Michael Nalick, assistant professor at @danielsatDU, and his colleagues examined nearly 400 cases, and the results may surprise you. Dive into the details in the #DUNewsroom: bit.ly/3NwgYY5 📌 @ConversationUS #Research x #UniversityofDenver
Exterior view of Daniels College of Business building under a clear blue sky.

ALT Exterior view of Daniels College of Business building under a clear blue sky.

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Michael Socolow@MichaelSocolow15 Jul 2025
The new @ConversationUS Su**tack is up + running, called "The Afternoon Story." If you're on Sub**ack, I recommend it. They're featuring my piece on TV news in the post-legal-settlement era today. Link in reply⬇️
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Local police authorities across the country are finding that ICE agreements are undermining public safety. Story via @ConversationUS dcreport.org/2025/06/02/loca…
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