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A ruling connected to 3D scans of works in the Rodin Museum has been published, and commentary from sculptor and digitisation advocate Cosmo Wenman calls it a betrayal. The verdict is being read as a setback for open access to museum scan data, with critics arguing public institutions should share digital records of public-domain artworks rather than restrict them.
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Taiwan's benchmark TAIEX index has surged to record highs, rallying over 570 points at one open to reclaim the 48,000 level, driven by strength in energy and mineral stocks and a rally in the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index. Foreign and institutional investors bought a net NT$29.2 billion, with the market gaining 1,814 points in the third quarter. Broader Asian markets also rose as weak U.S. jobs data eased expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes, with Japanese stocks surging in tandem.
- 3Penn State launches contest for innovative AI use in research▼Contest invites examples of innovative use of AI in research
Penn State has opened a contest inviting examples of innovative applications of artificial intelligence in research. The competition seeks to highlight creative ways researchers are using AI tools, from data analysis to study design. Details on judging criteria, prizes and deadlines were not included in the announcement, but the initiative signals growing institutional interest in showcasing responsible, cutting-edge AI practices across academic disciplines.
- 4Value Chain Risk Institute sponsors JawnCon 0x3 at Arcadia University●The Value Chain Risk Institute is proud to sponsor JawnCon 0x3, October 16 to 18 at Arcadia University. JawnCon is what
The Value Chain Risk Institute is sponsoring JawnCon 0x3, a community-run cybersecurity conference taking place October 16 to 18 at Arcadia University. The nonprofit, which publishes open data on software supply chain risk, describes JawnCon as hands-on, welcoming, and run by practitioners passionate about their work.
- 5Webinar to examine systemic risks of AI chatbots●Don’t miss our next FREE webinar Better interventions: AI chatbots must not be the new social media Part of the Data Cen
The Open Data Institute is hosting a free webinar titled 'Better interventions: AI chatbots must not be the new social media', part of its Data-Centric AI series. A panel of experts will discuss how to investigate AI systems for systemic risks and put early oversight in place, drawing comparisons with the harms that went unchecked during the rise of social media platforms.