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- 1Computer Science Department Marks 10 Years of Interdisciplinary Growth●10 years of the computer science department: interdisciplinary studies, AI and ethics
Occidental College's computer science department is marking its tenth anniversary, reflecting on a decade of growth. The department has expanded beyond core programming into interdisciplinary studies that connect computing with other academic fields, while placing increasing emphasis on artificial intelligence and ethics. As AI reshapes academia and society, the milestone prompts reflection on how computer science education should address the technology's social and moral implications.
- 2Congress Leaves for Midterms With No A.I. Legislation●Congress Set to Leave Washington for the Midterms With No A.I. Progress
Congress is set to leave Washington for the midterm campaign stretch without passing any significant artificial intelligence legislation, according to The New York Times. Despite numerous hearings, proposals and bipartisan interest over the past two years, no comprehensive federal framework regulating AI has advanced, leaving the United States without national rules on the fast-moving technology.