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Eveline Ruehlin

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🧠 Why Alzheimer’s Patients Forget Loved Ones

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Why Alzheimer’s Patients Forget Loved Ones - Neuroscience News

Researchers have discovered that the heartbreaking moment when a person with Alzheimer’s no longer recognizes family may stem from the breakdown of perineuronal nets, protective structures that suppor...

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November 10, 2025 at 9:20 PM

Andrew Neff

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#ICE Agents Arrest a Day Care Teacher in Chicago

An amazing #news story, yet now normal. Actually inside the #Chicago day care in front of both parents & kids. Why? Moderation is ok. This is not. @smaksked.bsky.social @enilev.bsky.social @nicochan33.bsky.social ky.social #Trump #Ethics #Education

Chicago day care teacher detained by ICE agents inside childcare center | CNN

The arrest of a daycare teacher inside a childcare center in northwest Chicago drew strong condemnation from local leaders Wednesday.

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November 6, 2025 at 2:25 PM

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Eveline Ruehlin

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🧠 Epigenetic Switch to Turn Memories On and Off Created
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#Genetics #Neuroscience

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Epigenetic Switch to Turn Memories On and Off Created - Neuroscience News

Researchers have shown for the first time that flipping an epigenetic “switch” in specific memory-holding neurons can directly alter memory strength.

neurosciencenews.com

October 30, 2025 at 2:57 AM

Andrew Neff

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Voice #AI 2030: A 5-year Outlook Reveals Exciting Prospects

My latest contribution to CMSWire. The future looks promising with bold growth, diverse use cases, and a nuanced vendor and partner ecosystem. #marketing #GenAI @smaksked.bsky.social @enilev.bsky.social @akwyz.com @nicochan33.bsky.social

Voice AI 2030: What’s Next After Customer Service?

A five-year forecast shows bold growth, diverse use cases and a vendor landscape that’s only getting more crowded.

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October 27, 2025 at 2:31 AM

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VassB

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World Series tickets now start at over $1,000.
In 1992, they were $24 which is about $50 today.
A beer at the game now costs more than a 1992 seat.

When did baseball become a luxury good?

October 21, 2025 at 10:32 AM

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António

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Sometimes people give positive feedback just because they like what you’re doing, even if they don’t actually like the product. buff.ly/1g1t2Y5

#accessibility #inclusion #cocreation #innovation #userfeedback | Antonio Vieira Santos

The Importance of Honest Community Feedback in Accessible Product Design. Debra Ruh, Neil Milliken, and I had a wonderful conversation with Laura Wissiak in a recent AXSChat interview. We asked Laura...

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October 15, 2025 at 8:10 AM

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Nicolas Babin

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Commission releases enhanced second version of the age-verification blueprint | Shaping Europe’s digital future digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/comm...
#ageverification #Digitaleu #innovation #technology
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Commission releases enhanced second version of the age-verification blueprint

The second version of the age verification blueprint introduces additional features, such as the use of passports and ID cards for onboarding.

digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu

October 13, 2025 at 8:51 AM

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Andrew Neff

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3 Voice #AI Trends Driving Growth in Verticals

My 2nd in the series bit.ly/4nL4uc7. 3 sector trends are key, accelerating #VoiceAI growth. NICE’s acquisition of Cognigy proves it. Here’s the #GenAI & #marketing reasons driving it. @smaksked.bsky.social
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September 25, 2025 at 3:39 AM

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Eveline Ruehlin

@enilev.bsky.social

🧠 How the Brain Balances Excitation and Inhibition
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How the Brain Balances Excitation and Inhibition | Quanta Magazine

A healthy brain maintains a harmony of neurons that excite or inhibit other neurons, but the lines between different types of cells are blurrier than researchers once thought.

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October 5, 2025 at 2:22 AM

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Andrew Neff

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The Acceleration of Voice #AI

Article by @andrewincontact.bsky.social on how it's literally reshaping #CX in multiple #business markets. Sweeping changes, why and where it's headed next as #GenAI voice.
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Voice AI Momentum: Market Growth in Customer Service and What’s Next

Voice AI is speeding past IVR roots into mainstream customer service. Here’s what’s fueling the growth — and where it’s taking us next.

www.cmswire.com

September 18, 2025 at 4:40 AM

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Red Sox Nation Stats

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The next #RedSox baseball game is in 177 days. Let's get the countdown underway! So, one last time for 2025…

That's all for now, fans.

Stay well, keep in touch, and enjoy the off-season!

October 3, 2025 at 3:32 AM

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Smaksked Skåne AB

@smaksked.bsky.social

Technique makes complex 3D printed parts more reliable

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Technique makes complex 3D printed parts more reliable

MIT engineers are incorporating the limitations of 3D printers into computer designs, to better control materials’ performance. The approach helps ensure printed structures perform the way they’re int...

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September 25, 2025 at 9:54 AM

Andrew Neff

@andrewincontact.bsky.social

3 Voice #AI Trends Driving Growth in Verticals

My 2nd in the series bit.ly/4nL4uc7. 3 sector trends are key, accelerating #VoiceAI growth. NICE’s acquisition of Cognigy proves it. Here’s the #GenAI & #marketing reasons driving it. @smaksked.bsky.social
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September 25, 2025 at 3:39 AM

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Nicolas Babin

@nicochan33.bsky.social

Have your say - Public Consultations and Feedback | European Commission ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...
#digitaleu #innovation #technology
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European Commission - Have your say

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September 22, 2025 at 9:14 AM

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Eveline Ruehlin

@enilev.bsky.social

🧠 Mini Brains Expose Neural Signatures of Schizophrenia and #Bipolar

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Johns Hopkins U. #JHU
#Psychology
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Mini Brains Expose Neural Signatures of Schizophrenia and Bipolar - Neuroscience News

For the first time, lab-grown mini brains have revealed how neurons misfire in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

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September 23, 2025 at 12:50 AM

Andrew Neff

@andrewincontact.bsky.social

The Acceleration of Voice #AI

Article by @andrewincontact.bsky.social on how it's literally reshaping #CX in multiple #business markets. Sweeping changes, why and where it's headed next as #GenAI voice.
@smaksked.bsky.social @enilev.bsky.social
@tonymoroney.bsky.social @nicochan33.bsky.social

Voice AI Momentum: Market Growth in Customer Service and What’s Next

Voice AI is speeding past IVR roots into mainstream customer service. Here’s what’s fueling the growth — and where it’s taking us next.

www.cmswire.com

September 18, 2025 at 4:40 AM

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Fast Company

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The relentless creative and entrepreneur on his approach to AI, why he supports regulation, and embracing the power of your imagination. f-st.co/1i7QoPF

'Time to dream up some new': will.i.am believes AI could be the next hip-hop

The relentless creative and entrepreneur on his approach to AI, why he supports regulation, and embracing the power of your imagination.

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August 30, 2025 at 9:04 PM

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Smaksked Skåne AB

@smaksked.bsky.social

How Global Brands Are Scaling Personalized Advertising With AI and 3D Content Generation

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Into the Omniverse: How Global Brands Are Scaling Personalized Advertising With AI and 3D Content Generation

Marketing leaders are accelerating content pipelines with solutions built using OpenUSD, NVIDIA Omniverse and agentic AI.

blogs.nvidia.com

August 31, 2025 at 9:49 AM

Andrew Neff

@andrewincontact.bsky.social

AI or Not, Will Smith’s Crowd Video is Fresh Cringe

Likely not fabricated here, but having personally ID'd #Trump fake #GenAI pics on #Twitter last year and called them out, it is a scary trend. @smaksked.bsky.social @enilev.bsky.social @tonymoroney.bsky.social @nicochan33.bsky.social #AI #Video

AI or not, Will Smith's crowd video is fresh cringe | TechCrunch

Fans accused Will Smith of sharing AI-generated videos from his tour, but the situation is more complicated than it seems.

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August 29, 2025 at 3:10 AM

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Smaksked Skåne AB

@smaksked.bsky.social

The Little-Known Origin Story behind the 2022 #NobelPrize in #Physics

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The Little-Known Origin Story behind the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics

In 1949 physicist Chien-Shiung Wu devised an experiment that documented evidence of entanglement. Her findings have been hidden in plain sight for more than 70 years

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August 10, 2025 at 3:35 PM

Andrew Neff

@andrewincontact.bsky.social

Colbert's 'Late Show' Cancelled: Truly Sad. 😪 Part #Politics, #Finance, & New Media Trends.

Still, #Trump wants all late night shows cancelled... except for the 1 right-wing show. So presidential. So #Trump. @smaksked.bsky.social @enilev.bsky.social @tonymoroney.bsky.social @nicochan33.bsky.social