Professor Jeremy
@jeremyhl.bsky.social
Professor Emeritus, U. of Nebraska at Omaha; instructor Loyola U. Chicago & U. of Utah; Chicago author
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“Contributing to this mounting pile of debt are projects led by OpenAI. Even though the company is pulling in billions of dollars in annual revenue, its chief executive, Sam Altman, has said it will not be profitable until 2029” (NYT). #AI #tech #debt
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Why Debt Funding Is Ratcheting Up the Risks of the A.I. Boom
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November 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
“Contributing to this mounting pile of debt are projects led by OpenAI. Even though the company is pulling in billions of dollars in annual revenue, its chief executive, Sam Altman, has said it will not be profitable until 2029” (NYT). #AI #tech #debt
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“Armed men in Mali killed a TikTok influencer who had posted videos in support of the West African nation’s military, authorities said Monday” (AP).
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Armed men in Mali publicly killed a TikTok influencer, authorities say
Authorities in Mali say armed men publicly killed a TikTok influencer who had posted videos in support of the West African nation’s military.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:43 PM
“Armed men in Mali killed a TikTok influencer who had posted videos in support of the West African nation’s military, authorities said Monday” (AP).
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“The ruling Communist Party has made global leadership in advanced technologies a top priority, paying massive government subsidies to support research and development of areas such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors and robotics” (AP). #AI #tech
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China rolls out its version of the H-1B visa to attract foreign tech workers
It coincides with uncertainties over the U.S.'s H-1B program under tightened immigrations policies implemented by President Donald Trump.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:48 PM
“The ruling Communist Party has made global leadership in advanced technologies a top priority, paying massive government subsidies to support research and development of areas such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors and robotics” (AP). #AI #tech
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“Faculty at some Florida public universities argue the new policy is less about transparency for students and more about chilling academic freedom” (InsideHigherEd). #education #highered
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Fla. Board Says Syllabi, Reading Lists Must Be Posted Publicly
Faculty at some Florida public universities argue the new policy is less about transparency for students and more about chilling academic freedom.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:28 PM
“Faculty at some Florida public universities argue the new policy is less about transparency for students and more about chilling academic freedom” (InsideHigherEd). #education #highered
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“OpenAI is facing seven lawsuits claiming ChatGPT drove people to suicide and harmful delusions even when they had no prior mental health issues” (AP). #AI #tech #smle2026 #smprofs #prprofs
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OpenAI faces 7 lawsuits claiming ChatGPT drove people to suicide, delusions
OpenAI is facing seven lawsuits claiming ChatGPT drove people to suicide and harmful delusions even when they had no prior mental health issues.
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November 9, 2025 at 2:26 PM
“Also playing a role is explosive demand from data centers, bitcoin miners and a drive to revive domestic manufacturing, as well as rising natural gas prices, analysts say” (AP). #AI #tech #power
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Voters’ anger at high electricity bills and data centers looms over 2026 midterms
Voter anger over rising electricity costs is shaping next year's midterm elections. Communities with fast-rising electric bills or debates over who pays for Big Tech's energy needs are pivotal.
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November 8, 2025 at 3:23 PM
“Also playing a role is explosive demand from data centers, bitcoin miners and a drive to revive domestic manufacturing, as well as rising natural gas prices, analysts say” (AP). #AI #tech #power
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“Denmark’s government …announced an agreement to ban access to social media for anyone under 15, ratcheting up pressure on Big Tech platforms as concerns grow that kids are getting too swept up in a digitized world of harmful content and commercial interests” (AP).
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Denmark's government aims to ban access to social media for children under 15
Denmark's government has announced a plan to ban social media access for anyone under 15. The Ministry of Digitalization has led the move, allowing some parents to consent for children as young as 13 ...
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November 7, 2025 at 10:21 PM
“Denmark’s government …announced an agreement to ban access to social media for anyone under 15, ratcheting up pressure on Big Tech platforms as concerns grow that kids are getting too swept up in a digitized world of harmful content and commercial interests” (AP).
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Warren #Buffett warns that fake #AI videos of him are spreading like viruses. (CNBC) #tech #brk #smle2026
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'A spreading virus': Warren Buffett warns about AI videos of him
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November 7, 2025 at 7:46 PM
“…Chan and her husband Mark Zuckerberg have focused part of their philanthropy on a lofty goal — ‘to cure, prevent or manage all disease’ — …they also funded underprivileged schools, immigration reform and efforts around diversity, equity and inclusion” (AP). #tech
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Zuckerberg, Chan shift bulk of philanthropy to science, focusing on AI and biology to curb disease
For the past decade, Dr. Priscilla Chan and her husband Mark Zuckerberg have focused part of their philanthropy on a lofty goal — “to cure, prevent or manage all disease” — if not in their lifetime, t...
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November 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM
“…Chan and her husband Mark Zuckerberg have focused part of their philanthropy on a lofty goal — ‘to cure, prevent or manage all disease’ — …they also funded underprivileged schools, immigration reform and efforts around diversity, equity and inclusion” (AP). #tech
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“The Motion Picture Association is asking Meta to stop referring to content shown to teen accounts on Instagram as ‘guided by PG-13 ratings,’ saying it is misleading and could erode trust in its movie ratings system” (AP). #tech #smle2026
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Motion Picture Association tells Meta to stop using PG-13 to refer to Instagram teen account content
The Motion Picture Association is asking Meta to stop referring to content shown to teen accounts on Instagram as guided by PG-13 ratings, saying it is misleading.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM
“The Motion Picture Association is asking Meta to stop referring to content shown to teen accounts on Instagram as ‘guided by PG-13 ratings,’ saying it is misleading and could erode trust in its movie ratings system” (AP). #tech #smle2026
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“The hands-free experience is meant to turn Google Maps into something more like an insightful passenger able to direct a driver to a destination while also providing nearby recommendations on places to eat, shop or sightsee, when asked for the advice” ( @AP ). #AI
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Gemini AI to transform Google Maps into a more conversational experience
Google Maps is heading in a new direction with artificial intelligence sitting in the co-pilot’s seat.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:20 PM
“The hands-free experience is meant to turn Google Maps into something more like an insightful passenger able to direct a driver to a destination while also providing nearby recommendations on places to eat, shop or sightsee, when asked for the advice” ( @AP ). #AI
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“Australia has added message board Reddit and livestreaming service Kick to its list of social media platforms that must ban children younger than 16 from holding accounts” (AP). #law #smle2026
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Australia adds Reddit and Kick to social media platforms banning children under 16
Australia has added Reddit and Kick to its list of social media platforms that must ban children under 16 from having accounts.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:55 AM
“Australia has added message board Reddit and livestreaming service Kick to its list of social media platforms that must ban children younger than 16 from holding accounts” (AP). #law #smle2026
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“A UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded in a massive fireball Tuesday while taking off from the company’s global aviation hub in Louisville, Kentucky, killing at least four people and injuring 11, authorities said” (AP).
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At least 4 dead, 11 injured in UPS plane crash and explosion at Kentucky airport
At least people are 4 dead and 11 injured after UPS plane crashed in Kentucky. The Federal Aviation Administration said the plane crashed about 5:15 p.m. as it was departing for Honolulu from Louisvil...
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November 5, 2025 at 2:52 AM
“A UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded in a massive fireball Tuesday while taking off from the company’s global aviation hub in Louisville, Kentucky, killing at least four people and injuring 11, authorities said” (AP).
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“Artificial intelligence company Stability AI mostly prevailed against Getty Images Tuesday in a British court battle over intellectual property” (AP). #AI #tech #law #smle2026
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Stability AI largely wins UK court battle against Getty Images over copyright and trademark
Stability AI has mostly prevailed against Getty Images in a British court battle over intellectual property.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:01 PM
“Artificial intelligence company Stability AI mostly prevailed against Getty Images Tuesday in a British court battle over intellectual property” (AP). #AI #tech #law #smle2026
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“Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has died at age 84” (AP.
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Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in US history, dies at 84
The hard-charging conservative became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:32 PM
“Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has died at age 84” (AP.
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“Microsoft said Monday it will be shipping Nvidia’s most advanced artificial intelligence chips to the United Arab Emirates as part of a deal approved by the U.S. Commerce Department” (AP). #AI #tech
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Microsoft to ship 60,000 Nvidia AI chips to UAE under US-approved deal
Microsoft has announced it will ship Nvidia's advanced AI chips to the United Arab Emirates. The U.S. Commerce Department approved the deal in September.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
“Microsoft said Monday it will be shipping Nvidia’s most advanced artificial intelligence chips to the United Arab Emirates as part of a deal approved by the U.S. Commerce Department” (AP). #AI #tech
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“Many of the deals OpenAI has struck — with chipmakers, cloud computing companies and others — are strangely circular” (NYT). #AI #tech
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How OpenAI Uses Complex and Circular Deals to Fuel Its Multibillion-Dollar Rise
Here are seven unusual financial agreements helping to drive the ambitions of the poster child of the A.I. revolution.
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November 3, 2025 at 2:18 PM
“Many of the deals OpenAI has struck — with chipmakers, cloud computing companies and others — are strangely circular” (NYT). #AI #tech
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“President Donald Trump’s meeting Thursday with China’s top leader Xi Jinping produced a raft of decisions to help dial back trade tensions, but no agreement on TikTok’s ownership” (AP). #smle2026
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China says it will work with US to resolve issues related to TikTok
China's Commerce Ministry says Beijing will work with the Trump administration to resolve issues related to TokTok's ownership.
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November 2, 2025 at 2:08 PM
“President Donald Trump’s meeting Thursday with China’s top leader Xi Jinping produced a raft of decisions to help dial back trade tensions, but no agreement on TikTok’s ownership” (AP). #smle2026
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“The profits of Warren Buffett’s company improved 17% thanks to a relatively mild hurricane season and more paper investment gains … as Berkshire Hathaway continues to prepare for the legendary 95-year-old investor to relinquish the CEO title in January” (AP). #brk
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Berkshire Hathaway's profits rise 17% as Warren Buffett prepares to step down as CEO
Warren Buffett’s company’s profits improved 17% thanks to a relatively mild hurricane season and more paper investment gains this year as Berkshire Hathaway continues to prepare for the legendary 95-y...
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November 1, 2025 at 1:25 PM
“The profits of Warren Buffett’s company improved 17% thanks to a relatively mild hurricane season and more paper investment gains … as Berkshire Hathaway continues to prepare for the legendary 95-year-old investor to relinquish the CEO title in January” (AP). #brk
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“YouTube TV viewers can no longer see Disney channels including ABC and ESPN after the two sides failed to agree on a new content distribution deal” (AP). #smprofs #media #smle2026
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Disney pulls ABC, ESPN and more from YouTube TV as talks break down
YouTube TV viewers have lost access to Disney channels, including ABC and ESPN, after contract talks broke down.
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November 1, 2025 at 1:21 PM
“YouTube TV viewers can no longer see Disney channels including ABC and ESPN after the two sides failed to agree on a new content distribution deal” (AP). #smprofs #media #smle2026
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“As teachers, accountants and marketing professionals begin engaging with #AI chatbots and assistants to generate ideas and improve productivity, they’re also discovering the programs can make mistakes” (AP). #tech #smle2026 #smprofs #prprofs
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Mistake-filled legal briefs show the limits of relying on AI tools at work
Judges around the world are seeing error-riddled legal briefs that were generated with the help of artificial intelligence.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:42 PM
“… Udio immediately stopped allowing people to download songs they’ve created, which sparked a backlash and apparent exodus among paying users”(AP) #smle2026
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Universal Music and AI song tool Udio settle lawsuit and partner on new platform, sparking backlash
Universal Music Group and AI platform Udio have settled a copyright lawsuit and will collaborate on a new music creation and streaming platform.
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October 30, 2025 at 5:05 PM
“… Udio immediately stopped allowing people to download songs they’ve created, which sparked a backlash and apparent exodus among paying users”(AP) #smle2026
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“President Donald Trump’s meeting Thursday with China’s top leader Xi Jinping produced a raft of decisions to help dial back trade tensions, but no agreement on TikTok’s ownership” (AP). #smle2026 #smprofs
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China says it will work with US to resolve issues related to TikTok
China's Commerce Ministry says Beijing will work with the Trump administration to resolve issues related to TokTok's ownership.
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October 30, 2025 at 12:24 PM
“President Donald Trump’s meeting Thursday with China’s top leader Xi Jinping produced a raft of decisions to help dial back trade tensions, but no agreement on TikTok’s ownership” (AP). #smle2026 #smprofs
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“OpenAI said Tuesday it has reorganized its ownership structure and converted its business into a public benefit corporation after two crucial regulators, the Delaware and California attorneys general, said they would not oppose the plan” (AP). #smle2026 #smprofs
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OpenAI may move forward with new business structure, partnership with Microsoft, regulators say
OpenAI said it has reorganized its ownership structure and converted its business into a public benefit corporation.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:39 PM
“OpenAI said Tuesday it has reorganized its ownership structure and converted its business into a public benefit corporation after two crucial regulators, the Delaware and California attorneys general, said they would not oppose the plan” (AP). #smle2026 #smprofs
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“The kingdom is pouring money into data centers and working with U.S. and Chinese tech giants, landing its A.I. ambitions in the middle of a geopolitical tussle for tech power” (NYT).
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Saudi Arabia, Rich With Oil, Wants to Be Known as the A.I. Exporter
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October 28, 2025 at 12:28 PM
“The kingdom is pouring money into data centers and working with U.S. and Chinese tech giants, landing its A.I. ambitions in the middle of a geopolitical tussle for tech power” (NYT).
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