Category: Observations
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Let’s put a label on it: Making the case for labelling AI writing, songs, art, videos, and more
Centuries before AI was thrust into our lives, people were grappling with how to legally protect authors. In 1709, something big happened in England: the world’s first copyright statute was enacted. The Statute of Anne was named after Queen Anne of Great Britain and granted “publishers of books legal protection for 14 years.” Fast forward…
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Finding optimism amid Trump’s attack on science
Of all the industries facing historic damages, cutbacks, defunding, and restrictions under the current president, let’s talk about the science and research industry. In January, Nature published a comprehensive graphical article that shows exactly how much has happened in the last year alone. Year one of his second term. I highly encourage you to scroll…
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It’s a hat trick: 3 similarities between professional ice hockey and science comms
Insights gleaned from watching the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs. The 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs is an exciting time of year for hockey fans. For about two months, the National Hockey League’s top 16 teams face off. Their ultimate goal? To win the oldest professional sports trophy in North America. As an ice hockey fan –…
