The American Bazaar

Geeta Swamy has been appointed Dean of Boston University's medical school, according to an announcement carried by The American Bazaar. The appointment places an Indian-American physician and academic leader at the head of one of the major US medical institutions. Coverage so far focuses on the announcement itself, with no further details provided in the available reports.

An essay published by The American Bazaar argues that the future of AI should be modelled on symbiosis in biology rather than competition between humans and machines. Drawing on lessons from vision science and living systems, it proposes 'artificial symbiotic intelligence' as a framework where humans and AI collaborate, each strengthening the other. The piece contributes to an ongoing debate about whether AI development should prioritise autonomy or partnership with people.

Sanjeev Kumar has been appointed chief of Pain Medicine at UF Health, the University of Florida's academic health system. The appointment was reported by The American Bazaar, which covers news of interest to the Indian-American community, suggesting Kumar is of Indian origin. Details about his prior roles and plans for the division were not included in the initial report.

Harper's Bazaar has published a retrospective on photographer Richard Avedon, tracing how the American artist rose to define fashion and portrait photography in the 20th century. The piece revisits his early career and the images that made his name, drawing attention among fashion and photography readers interested in the origins of his distinctive style.