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Thompson Scholars Program preparing future pre-health professionals for early success at UTC
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is offering incoming and transfer students an opportunity to strengthen their math and chemistry skills before the fall semester begins through the Thompson Scholars Program, a selective summer bridge experience designed for students pursuing professional health care careers.
Teens using AI to diet may be told to eat almost 700 fewer daily calories than they need
Many teens report wanting to lose weight, and many say they use AI daily. Chatbots for getting meal plans could have huge health consequences, a new study says.
Politics chat: Trump's war priorities, FCC on war coverage, Save America Act
We look at President Trump's shifting objectives in the war with Iran, as well as the last front on his fight to impose global tariffs on dozens of countries.
Mitch Morse reveals new career journey after retirement
During his chat with @EdEastonJr, former Kansas City Chiefs center Mitch Morse revealed his new broadcast career journey after retirement from the NFL
Study warns chatbot may cause hallucinations
A new study claims AI-powered chatbots may encourage delusional thinking, especially among vulnerable people.
How to use the new ChatGPT app integrations, including DoorDash, Spotify, Uber, and others
Learn how to use Spotify, Canva, Figma, Expedia, and other apps directly in ChatGPT.
Linux Finally Catches Up to Windows with a Game-Changing Performance Feature
For years, the Linux kernel’s scheduler has been world‑class at balancing loads, yet it missed a crucial, cache‑aware instinct. In modern multi‑core systems, that gap can turn into measurable latency, especially when threads bounce between cores that don’t share the same cache. A new upstream feature, often called Cache Aware Scheduling, is now set to change that equation. A cache‑savvy scheduler arrives At the heart of any OS, the scheduler decides which thread runs where and for how long. In modern CPUs, small private caches (L1 and L2) sit beside each core, while a larger Last Level Cache (LLC, typically L3) is shared among groups of cores. When a task migrates across LLC boundaries, its warm data may vanish from the cache, forcing slower trips to main memory. Cache Aware Scheduling keeps related tasks close to their shared LLC, reducing destructive migrations. By respecting cache topology, the kernel minimizes cold‑start penalties and preserves locality that many workloads desperately need. The result is less thrashing, fewer memory stalls, and more consistent throughput. "Keep tasks close to their data, and the system will keep performance close to its peak." Why this narrows the Windows gap Windows has long leaned on topology‑aware, cache‑sensitive heuristics, especially since the Windows 10 era. That advantage helped Microsoft handle hybrid designs with P‑cores and E‑cores, plus complex cluster and NUMA layouts. With cache awareness integrated upstream, Linux brings parity to this vital dimension, without sacrificing its trademark flexibility. The Linux approach remains deeply configurable, reflecting the ecosystem’s breadth across servers, desktops, and embedded devices. It layers atop existing NUMA‑balancing and energy‑aware logic, refining placement rather than reinventing the wheel. Crucially, it aligns scheduling with the hardware’s real shape, not just with abstract CPU counts. Real‑world gains and who benefits Early tests on Intel Sapphire Rapids platforms point to gains in the 30–45% range for select workloads. Those wins appear in cache‑sensitive tasks like in‑memory analytics, high‑thread compilation, and microservices with tight working‑sets. Games and latency‑bound engines can also feel steadier frame‑times, especially when threads share hot assets. The benefits extend to AMD’s 3D V‑Cache parts, where keeping threads near enlarged cache slices prevents needless misses. Hybrid x86 designs with performance and efficiency cores further profit when cache and core roles are scheduled in concert. Even handhelds running SteamOS can squeeze more out of limited power, translating cache locality into smoother play. Key advantages include: Lower end‑to‑end latency Fewer expensive misses to RAM Better multi‑socket and NUMA behavior Improved energy efficiency More predictable QoS under mixed loads Stronger scaling on dense servers Caveats, tuning, and rollout No scheduler change is purely free, and trade‑offs still exist. Favoring locality can reduce cross‑cluster balance if limits are set too tight. Likewise, fairness and utilization must remain healthy, especially under heterogeneous, bursty workloads. Linux’s implementation is designed to be measured and tunable, not a blunt instrument. It cooperates with energy‑aware scheduling for mobile efficiency, and with NUMA‑balancers on big iron. Expect architecture‑specific refinements as vendors surface richer topology hints and cache‑sharing maps. Upstream integration has begun, with broad distribution adoption likely over the next cycles. Many users will encounter the change through standard kernel updates in 2025–2026, depending on distro cadence. Server‑class kernels may enable or tune it sooner for targeted fleets where cache locality is money in the bank. How to think about performance impact Cache Aware Scheduling amplifies gains when your workload is both CPU‑bound and cache‑sensitive. Think tight inner loops, hot code paths, and datasets that fit snugly in shared LLC. It’s less dramatic for I/O‑bound services or memory‑hungry tasks that blow past cache capacity. Still, even modest locality improvements often translate into smoother tail‑latency, which is where user experience and SLAs typically break. Developers can further help by pinning related threads, batching work, and aligning data to reduce cross‑cluster chatter. The scheduler’s new awareness works best when applications expose good hints. The bottom line By understanding and honoring cache topology, Linux removes a subtle yet costly bottleneck. The kernel’s smarter placement keeps hot data hot and work near where it belongs. That narrows a long‑standing gap with Windows, while preserving the openness and tunability Linux champions. For gamers, creators, and operators, the payoff is practical: more consistent frames, faster builds, and snappier services. For the ecosystem, it’s another step toward hardware‑savvy scheduling that turns transistor complexity into real‑world speed. And for Linux itself, it’s a timely upgrade that matches today’s silicon with tomorrow’s expectations.
New study raises concerns about AI chatbots fueling delusional thinking
First major study on ‘AI psychosis’ suggests chatbots can encourage delusions among vulnerable people
Meta to Shut Down Instagram End-to-End Encrypted Chat Support Starting May 2026
Meta will end Instagram E2EE chats May 8, 2026, reversing a 2021 privacy test and reigniting debate over encrypted messaging oversight.
Microsoft’s New Healthcare Chatbot, an Aneurysm as a Gateway for Romantasy and the Decline of Male Therapists | WSJ Health for March 13
Plus, how an aneurysm led to a love of romantasy and a look at the decline of male therapists
Mamdani and business leaders disagree on a lot, but they seem to chat a lot, too
Several business leaders say they talk with the mayor, a democratic socialist who is trying to achieve an ambitious agenda amid signs of a slowing economy.
Trump Removes Sanctions on Russian Oil, and Chatbots Want Your Health Records
Plus, the Friday news quiz.
Anthropic's Claude Can Now Create Interactive Visuals Directly in Conversations
Anthropic's Claude chatbot has been updated with support for inline visual content that will help it provide clearer answers. Claude can now create custom visuals like charts, graphs, and diagrams. Visual content will be used when it better conveys an answer than plain text, and visual aids can also include real-world data like weather and recipes as long as web search is enabled. The visuals that Claude creates are distinct from Artifacts, and use HTML and SVG rather than image generation.
Chattanooga Tourism Co. addresses concerns as county looks to shift funds to sports
TheChattanooga Tourism Company is responding to concerns that were raised during a vote by Hamilton County commissioners tomove thousands of dollars away from
Anthropic’s Claude AI can respond with charts, diagrams, and other visuals now
Claude can now help you visualize topics as you chat.
A.I. Chatbots Want Your Health Records. Tread Carefully.
Following rivals like Amazon and OpenAI, Microsoft is upgrading its artificially intelligent assistant to track your health. There are benefits and risks to consider.
Microsoft Joins Crowd With Health Assistant for Copilot Chatbot
Microsoft Corp. is adding a dedicated health assistant to its Copilot chatbot, joining the ranks of technology companies betting that customers will turn to artificial intelligence tools for medical care.
Google Maps gets its biggest navigation redesign in a decade, plus more AI
Google Maps is about to get more chatty and immersive.
Google Maps Gets Chatty With a New Gemini-Powered Interface
“Ask Maps,” rolling out today to Google Maps on mobile, lets you ask Gemini questions about locations and even to plan trips on your behalf.
AI Chatbots Are Making People All Think the Same, Study Says
A new paper argues that humans are losing varied ways of thinking due to the use of chatbots, and that's concerning.
Could Bees and ChatGPT Be Conscious? Scientists Are Seriously Asking
Researchers propose that the key to identifying consciousness in animals and AI lies in understanding how their information processing systems work.
Trust SARHAchat with your reproductive health questions - College of Arts and Sciences
Faculty and students from nursing and computer science use AI and University resources to create a free chatbot that protects user privacy.
ChatGPT can now create interactive visuals to help you understand math and science concepts
On Tuesday, OpenAI introduced dynamic visual explanations, a new ChatGPT feature that allows users to see how formulas, variables, and mathematical
The Startup Trying a New Trick to Develop AI For Science Discovery
OpenAI and Anthropic have raised tens of billions of dollars on the promise of artificial intelligence that can make new discoveries in fields like medicine, biology and physics. And yet,we’re nowhere close to that. (You might recall this awkward moment from last fall when a ChatGPT-generated ...
Exclusive: Phones fuel more personal AI prompts
One in seven Copilot chats about symptom and condition management are about someone else's issue.
Opinion: Youth Incarceration is a Public Health Crisis
Instead of receiving care, incarcerated youth are exposed to violence, isolation, chronic stress and medical neglect, write José Perez and Reggie Chatman.
A warrant should mean something — expedite carrying them out
By Aaron Ping My name is Aaron Ping. I am a father from Washington state, and I am writing because my 16-year-old son, Avery, cannot. Avery died on Dec. 19, 2024. The drugs that killed him were ordered through Snapchat. I knew my son. This was not a pattern. This was an impulsive experiment — […]
5 AI Tools to Run a 1-Person Business While You Sleep (While Millions of ChatGPT Users Flee to Claude)
The AI landscape just shifted — and one move sparked a mass migration entrepreneurs didn't see coming.
Karla Sofia Gascón has entered the chat. The controversial actress weighs in on Timothée Chalamet’s opera and ballet drama
Karla Sofia Gascón weighs in on Timothée Chalamet’s opera and ballet drama: 'Best of luck with the awards'
I can text Claude like a personal assistant now — this iPhone shortcut made it possible
Now I keep my most important chats in my text messages so I can access them faster
Politics chat: Trump's plans for Iran and Cuba, Kristi Noem's ouster, Texas primaries
We look at the Trump administration's objectives in the war with Iran, as well as the ouster of Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.
Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida politics
Kat Cammack stumps for Florida, Gov. DeSantis loses his juice, and another racist GOP chat.
OpenAI is reportedly pushing back the launch of its 'adult mode' even further
A company spokesperson said that ChatGPT's adult mode is getting delayed again.
Bills restructure Ed Oliver’s contract for 2026 cap space
Ed Oliver is here to stay with the Buffalo Bills following a contract restructure and some recent trade chatter.
When to talk to AI chatbots about mental health—and when to stay far away, professionals say
Some Americans are using AI chatbots for therapy. Mental health experts share when it is, and isn't, safe to use those tools for emotional support.
Small Business Technology News: Intuit Launches AI-Powered ERP Solution Tailored For Construction Industry
Also: A ChatGPT for spreadsheets and a startup has a new customer service solution...for startups.
What’s next for Kristi Noem? 2026 Senate chatter grows after DHS exit
Rumors swirl that fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem may challenge Sen. Mike Rounds in 2026 South Dakota primary after Trump dismissal.
OpenAI delays ChatGPT "adult mode"
OpenAI initially said it would allow erotica and other content last year
SoftBank seeks up to $40 billion loan to finance OpenAI investment, Bloomberg News reports
SoftBank is seeking a loan of up to $40 billion, primarily to finance its investment in ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, a Bloomberg News reporter said in an X post on Friday.
Ex-Snapchat engineers behind Gizmo join Meta's Superintelligence Labs
The team from Atma Science Inc., the company behind social AI app Gizmo, will join Meta's Superintelligence Labs.
Oh dear - ARC Raiders was logging your private Discord chats
Here's a reminder that when you connect up various accounts - you may end up just increasing the risk of your private data going somewhere else.
Santanu Chatterjee named dean of UGA’s Terry College of Business
Santanu Chatterjee has been named the University of Georgia’s C. Herman and Mary Virginia Terry College of Business' 13th dean.
Career Chat: A Science Communicator Uses Video to Bring Research to Life
Plant biologist Molly Edwards started a science communication business called Science IRL to showcase the exciting and curious side of science.
‘Nazi heaven’: Inside Miami campus Republicans’ racist group chat
The chat is the subject of a Florida International University police investigation.
Deal talk heats up at McDermott health care conference
Bankers are conducting fireside chats in droves, and more management teams are in attendance this year.
Spirits, survival shows and saju: Korea's unlikely shamanism entertainment boom
Kim Ji-eun, 35, starts her morning with a ritual — asking ChatGPT for her daily fortune. “I used to visit a fortune teller for the New Year or when...
ChatGPT Health 'under-triaged' half of medical emergencies in a new study
Researchers tested different medical scenarios with the chatbot. In more than half of cases where doctors would send a patient to the ER, the chatbot said it was OK to delay care.
HHS starts phasing out Anthropic's Claude
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: An AI chatbot for surgical patients got 'breakthrough' status from FDA, HHS phases out Claude, and more.
Schools are using AI counselors to track students’ mental health. Is it safe?
As hundreds of schools implement an automated monitoring tool, educators say that students can find talking to chatbots ‘more natural’ than confiding in a human
What to know before asking an AI chatbot for health advice
With hundreds of millions of people turning to chatbots for advice, it was only a matter of time before tech companies began offering programs specifically designed to answer health questions.
5 things you should consider before asking an AI chatbot for health advice
Tech companies are pushing new health chatbots, but experts say you still need to talk to your doctor.
Claude hits No. 1 on App Store as ChatGPT users defect to Anthropic
OpenAI secured a Pentagon deal, sparking backlash and shifting some users' loyalties to Anthropic's rival Claude chatbot.
What to know before asking an AI chatbot for health advice
WASHINGTON (AP) — With hundreds of millions of people turning to chatbots for advice, it was only a matter of time before tech companies began offering programs specifically designed to answer health questions.
What to know before asking an AI chatbot for health advice
Tech companies are pushing new health chatbots, but experts say you still need to talk to your doctor.
What to know before asking an AI chatbot for health advice
Tech companies are pushing new health chatbots, but experts say you still need to talk to your doctor.
Chatbots from ChatGPT and Claude offer health advice
Tech companies are pushing new health chatbots, but experts say you still need to talk to your doctor.
What to know before asking an AI chatbot for health advice
Tech companies are pushing new health chatbots, but experts say you still need to talk to your doctor.
ChatGPT vs Claude: I put both default models through 7 real-world tests — one is the clear winner
ChatGPT vs. Claude go head-to-head for daily work and writing
ChatGPT could miss your serious medical emergency, new study suggests
ChatGPT Health study exposes dangerous gaps in AI medical advice, with experts calling for stronger oversight of healthcare chatbots used by millions.
Politics chat: Trump delivers on threat to strike Iran, calls for regime change
President Trump delivered on his threat to strike Iran and announced a military campaign there on Saturday assisted by Israel. He also called for regime change.
Samsung Now Nudge Feature – Everything you need to know
Samsung is clearly betting on contextual intelligence as the next layer of One UI. With the One UI 8.5 on Galaxy S26 series, Samsung introduced a powerful AI feature called Now Nudge that goes beyond what smart suggestions offer. You are mid chat, plans are forming, someone suggests dinner next Friday, and suddenly you are […]
Small Business Technology News: A ChatGPT Smart Speaker
The FBI lists unsafe routers, Intuit and Anthropic team up and other technology news impacting your small business this week.
Her husband wanted to use ChatGPT to create sustainable housing. Then it took over his life.
Kate Fox says Joe Ceccanti was the ‘most hopeful person’ before he started spending 12 hours a day with a chatbot
Yankees news: Volpe gets wisdom from an iconic Yankee shortstop
Volpe sits down for a long chat with Bucky Dent; Grichuk set to workout after physical; Schlittler set for Opening Day still; Aaron Judge’s insane consistency.
Small Business AI Jam: Bellevue
The Small Business AI Jam is a free, hands-on workshop on March 6 in Bellevue where small business owners learn to use ChatGPT and build a practical AI tool for their business with mentor support.
As 2026 Races Get Messy, Bill and Hillary Clinton Enter the Chat | WSJ Politics Newsletter for Feb. 26
Plus, the Justice Department is reviewing whether Epstein files about Trump were wrongly held back
Trust SARHAchat with your reproductive health questions
Faculty and students from nursing and computer science use AI and University resources to create a free chatbot that protects user privacy.
Chattanooga business leaders oppose bill to track arrests and service costs of immigrants
Chattanooga business leaders are pushing back on a bill they say harms immigrant communities.The bill requires law enforcement agencies to gather data on the ar
Resident Evil Requiem 'Creator's Voice' Video Dives Into The Switch 2 Release
"I feel like GameChat was made just for Resident Evil'
'Beep Boop Beep Boop': New Xbox Boss Asha Sharma Hits Back at Claim Her Social Media Account Is Run by AI, and Posts Her Gamertag
Microsoft's new gaming boss Asha Sharma has begun chatting on social media with Xbox fans — and responding to comments regarding her perceived lack of gaming knowledge and background in AI.
DISNEYLAND UPDATE: Entertainment Gaps, Construction Reveals & Big Changes Ahead
Disneyland faces entertainment gaps, construction reveals, park hopping changes, and leadership shifts. Big changes may be ahead.
Can OpenAI Build Alexa Before Amazon Can Build ChatGPT?
Actually, their impending partnership may start to make more sense...
Health advice from AI chatbots is frequently wrong, study shows
A new study found that chatbots were no better than Google — already a flawed source — at guiding users to correct diagnoses, or helping with what to do next.
Politics chat: Trump says he'll raise tariffs despite Supreme Court ruling
President Trump says he will raise global tariffs by 15% days after the Supreme Court ruled he doesn't have the emergency power to raise tariffs. And the world waits to see if Trump will strike Iran.
Dream control makes the leap from science fiction to science fact
Researchers have shown they can achieve some control over what people are dreaming, bringing a theme that has been frequently explored in sci-fi and horror genres off the page and into the lab.
The A.I. Evangelists on a Mission to Shake Up Japan
Team Mirai, a political party founded by software engineers, won 11 seats in Japan’s legislature by promising chatbots, self-driving buses and high-tech jobs.
Business Lookahead: Nvidia earnings take center stage
STORY: As global markets react to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on President Trump's tariffs, Nvidia earnings head for center stage. These are the stories to watch in business and finance in the coming week. :: Nvidia's momentMarkets will be watching for Nvidia's quarterly results Wednesday...as investors worry about returns on AI spending and industry disruptions caused by the emerging tech.Nvidia shares have soared following the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022.But shares of the company and others in the "Magnificent Seven" have stalled so far in 2026.:: Anniversary angstTuesday marks the four-year anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.While the push for a ceasefire continues, getting one over the line remains difficult.Ukraine has faced sustained pressure to agree to a deal that could mean painful concessions, as Russian forces pound its power grid and slowly advance on the battlefield.The International Monetary Fund looks set to rubberstamp extended support, meaning Kyiv's bonds are flying high.:: Key Australia dataAustralia's consumer price reading Wednesday will be closely watched by investors, who are betting the central bank will hike rates at least once more this year.Earlier this month, Australia's central bank became the only one in the G10 outside Japan to tighten policy, as it struggles to bring inflation under control in a supply-constrained economy.:: British uneaseBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a reckoning Thursday in a Manchester special election.Investors will be watching the results closely. Friday could be another volatile day for British markets and Westminster.British gilts and the pound wobbled earlier this month as a crisis engulfed Starmer over what he knew of Peter Mandelson's links to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein when he appointed the former as U.S. ambassador.
OpenAI may sell a smart speaker with facial recognition camera
Is this the Jony Ive product that will save the ChatGPT maker?
Strengthening the rural workforce: East Alabama Health tackles nursing shortage
In 2024, East Alabama Health partnered with Chattahoochee Valley Community College to launch an onsite LPN school for its employees.
Climate Physicists Face the Ghosts in Their Machines: Clouds
The planet is getting hotter, but one factor in particular makes it hard to tell just how hot it will get. Physicists and computer scientists are racing to solve the problem of clouds.
Microsoft Copilot Chat error sees confidential emails exposed to AI tool
The company says it has addressed the issue and it "did not provide anyone access to information they weren't already authorised to see".
Highlights From The ONE Samurai Press Conference
Hear Chatri Sityodtong, Shuntaro Tanaka, Takeru Segawa, and more share their thoughts about ONE Samurai!
Tata's data centre business signs up OpenAI as customer
OpenAI will become the first customer of India's Tata Consultancy Services' data center business, beginning with 100 megawatts of capacity, the parent firm of ChatGPT said on Thursday.
Tata's data centre business signs up OpenAI as customer
OpenAI will become the first customer of India's Tata Consultancy Services' data center business, beginning with 100 megawatts of capacity, the parent firm of ChatGPT said on Thursday. Separately, Tata Group is planning to deploy ChatGPT Enterprise across the company over the next several years, starting with hundreds of thousands of employees, OpenAI added.
Tata's data centre business signs up OpenAI as customer
NEW DELHI, Feb 19 (Reuters) - OpenAI will become the first customer of India's Tata Consultancy Services' data center business, beginning with 100 megawatts of capacity, the parent firm of ChatGPT
Some Erlanger health centers could transfer over to Cempa Community Care
A potenital transition could shift management of four Erlanger-affiliated community health sites in Chattanooga to Cempa Community Care.The Chattanooga Hamilton
Midwinter walkabout with local business… it’s not as bad as I would have thought - The Crested Butte News
Walking around in the 45+ degree warmth Monday before the winter storm blew in this week, I chatted
ChatGPT Health: What You're Meant to Use the AI for, and Everything You Should Avoid
A "health-focused experience" inside ChatGPT is designed to help you understand medical information and prepare for appointments with human clinicians.
Federal Health Expert Launches Telehealth Platform That’s Disrupting the $75+ Online Doctor Visit
Dr. Nilesh Panchal, with experience at HHS, FDA, DHS & DoD, built ChatWithDr.com offering $39.99 consultations
Summerville business owner accused of influencing teens in school walkout group
A Summerville restaurant owner was charged this week after police say she entered an online group chat for Summerville High School students
iOS 26.4 Brings CarPlay Support for ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini
With iOS 26.4, CarPlay users will be able to use third-party chatbots with CarPlay. AI services like Claude, Gemini, and ChatGPT will be accessible through the CarPlay system for the first time. Apple's CarPlay Developer Guide [PDF] lists voice-based conversational apps as a supported app type starting with iOS 26.4. Apple is implementing a new voice control screen that will let apps provide visual feedback for voice-based conversational apps.
Inside Your Health: AI medical advice
Because 40 million people worldwide turn to ChatGPT for health-related questions every day, we asked KSTP health expert Dr. Archelle Georgiou what this means for patients.
Snap’s Direct Revenue Business Reaches $1B Annualized Revenue Run Rate as Subscription Community Surpasses 25 Million Snapchatters
Snap’s growing portfolio of subscription products—including Snapchat+, Lens+, Snapchat Premium, and Memories Storage Plans—is reshaping how the company monetizes engagement.
Goldman Sachs scraps DEI criteria for its board as the business case for boardroom diversity only grows more compelling
Also: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune.
I hacked ChatGPT and Google's AI – and it only took 20 minutes
I found a way to make AI tell you lies – and I'm not the only one.
How a WhatsApp group for D.C. parents broke apart over politics
A parents’ group tried to establish boundaries for discussion on their WhatsApp chat. It led to a schism.
Aurora to Participate in the TD Cowen 46th Annual Health Care Conference
Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ: ACB) (TSX: ACB), the Canadian-based leading global medical cannabis company, will participate in TD Cowen's 46th Annual Health Care Conference in Boston, MA. Simona King, Chief Financial Officer at Aurora, will take part in a fireside chat and one-on-one meetings with investors on March 2, 2026.
A Commonsense Critique of A Priori Metaphysics
On the relationship between science and philosophy.
‘An influential seat at the table’: Why Target’s retail media business Roundel is one of the first to test ChatGPT ads
Target's retail media network Roundel's SVP, Matt Drzewicki talked to Digiday about what they expect from the pilot.