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Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
What Ohio State is and is not changing to comply with Senate Bill 1
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — With Ohio's sweeping anti-diversity, equity and inclusion bill set to go into effect this Friday, public universities like Ohio State are working hard to ensure compliance. Ohio State University released detailed guidance on how to ensure programs, courses and individuals are following Senate Bill 1. Per the law, OSU's work group for implementation has determined it will remove official options to denote pronouns, alter professional participation guidelines, and discontinue or modify programs to support any identity-based group. See previous coverage of OSU's compliance in the video player above. 'Implementing a new higher education law at an institution with the scale and complexity of Ohio State is no small task,' Ravi Bellamkonda, executive vice president and provost, said. Group aims to stop controversial law banning DEI at Ohio's universities before it takes effect At Ohio State, diversity is literally etched into the steps of its student union. The law does not prohibit the decorative use of the terms 'diversity, equity and inclusion,' focusing its ban on DEI programming. However, universities are not allowed to endorse 'controversial policies,' and the bill does not define DEI. The steps have not been announced as a change, and OSU has its hands full addressing the clearly defined requirements of S.B. 1. Ohio State created an implementation committee of university leaders, faculty, staff and students, which has been developing guidelines since April. 'Every college and regional campus has representation, and students have been in sessions with some workstreams and are being engaged through other facilitated conversations,' Bellamkonda said. 'Engagements with faculty, staff and students will continue to expand as implementation work continues.' Many of these new guidelines are now public. Ohio State, in compliance with the law, said activities and programming can no longer be 'for' a protected class or encourage a specific group to apply. Registered student organizations can cater to specific groups, but are now required to state on their websites and other communications that membership and activities are open to all. Bond set for former Ohio State football player charged in fatal Dublin crash Even if a program is compliant, the university also encourages its colleges and programs to avoid words like 'diversity,' 'underrepresented,' or 'antiracism' because those terms could imply noncompliance. 'Simply changing a name or words will not fulfill compliance with the law unless the activities, position or program have been modified to be in compliance with the law,' the university said. Some restrictions are individual. The university said it will not promote or pay for faculty, staff and students to attend DEI-focused conferences, and conferences hosted at Ohio State should not include DEI trainings or subject matter. University staff members are also told not to assist with third-party DEI trainings or conferences unless they are in their area of expertise. Individual professors' bios and CVs can feature DEI initiatives they worked on, so long as they are clearly stated as unaffiliated with Ohio State. Previous university-affiliated initiatives should clearly state that they took place before June 27, 2025. The university is also discontinuing official opportunities to disclose pronouns, but said students and staff are allowed to voluntarily share their pronouns in email signatures or name tags. Columbus OKs $6 million police helicopter purchase 'Formal options in university business operations systems for community members to voluntarily notate preferred pronouns will be discontinued, unless there is an approved clinical or administrative need,' the university said. As for the 'diversity' memorialized on the steps, Ohio State did not provide comment, and it is not clearly prohibited under the law. NBC4 reached out to the Department of Higher Education for further guidance for installations like OSU's and those at other universities. The Department said it would depend on the individual context of the installations and universities; the law does not prohibit the words but how the university presents them would be relevant. It did not offer specifics about OSU. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Ohio State University going all in on AI to build ‘intuition': Provost
(NewsNation) — As artificial intelligence continues to be hotly debated in the United States, one college is going all in on letting the capability of computational systems perform tasks typically associated with human intelligence. Ravi Bellamkonda, provost and executive vice president at Ohio State University, joined 'NewsNation Live' to discuss the school's 'AI Fluency Initiative' beginning this fall. The 'AI Fluency Initiative' will be required of all students at the school. The hope is that the program will help students become bilingual, meaning fluent in their major field of study and applying AI in that area. 'We've been using all sorts of tools to augment learning, augment our understanding of the world,' said Bellamkonda. 'There's no question we live in a data-rich world now, from politics, to news, to manufacturing, to medicine, to all these fields of study and interest for our students. We have lots and lots of data. And the power of AI is to synthesize that data and make meaning out of it.' Regulating AI for ten years in 'big, beautiful bill' no help: Tech expert Pew Research Center said that in 2024, teens reported using AI twice as much as they did the year before. Over half say they think it's okay to use AI for research, while nearly 30% acknowledge it's acceptable to use AI for math problems. Less than 20% added that it's okay to use AI to write an essay. 'We really want to build intuition, judgment, and ethical understanding,' Bellamkonda said. 'When is it appropriate? When is it not appropriate? When is it hallucinating? When is it not? And we feel like having that conversation in the classroom with a professor in the context of the subject they are learning is really important for us.' High school students create AI-detecting app to help teachers Apple says it has a new research paper out that says artificial intelligence might not be as intelligent as some want it to be. The company's new research paper claims that so-called 'large reasoning models' and 'large language models' such as ChatGPT give up when trying to solve complex problems. Their researchers say this is proof of limited capabilities that keep artificial intelligence from reasoning the way you or I do. 'We had the same fear, if you remember, when we had calculators,' added Bellamkonda. 'We were afraid that people would store formulas in there and not really understand. That's the challenge we have as educators now is to still make sure that our students have a deep understanding of the subject and they're not just letting AI do all the thinking.' How AI is shaping industries across the US Bloomberg also reported that Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook, is seeking a team to build an AI that could reason on the same level as a human. He wants to hire around 50 people for the project. This comes after Meta delayed the release of a big new artificial intelligence model last month over concerns it wasn't good enough. In addition, St. Petersburg, Florida, is installing AI or so-called 'smart signals' that can connect with tech in some newer vehicles. That tech can alert the driver about upcoming hazards and traffic conditions, such as flooding or a pedestrian in the area. The city is looking to invest more than $1 million in the project. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Indian Express
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Bhairavam X review: Bellamkonda Sreenivas, Manoj Manchu and Nara Rohith win praise; Sreenivas hailed for ‘career-best performance'
Bhairavam twitter review: The much-anticipated Telugu movie Bhairavam, featuring Bellamkonda Sreenivas, Manoj Manchu and Nara Rohith in the lead roles, has finally hit the screens, and social media is already abuzz with opinions of those who have managed to catch the action drama on the first day itself. An official remake of RS Durai Senthilkumar's Garudan (2024), starring Soori, M Sasikumar and Unni Mukundan, Bhairavam is helmed by Vijay Kanakamedala, and according to social media posts, he has managed to deliver an effective entertainer that has given all three lead actors ample space to showcase their talents. Meanwhile, some have even gone as far as to suggest that Sreenivas delivered his career-best performance in the movie. While one user wrote, 'Movie ki motham positive reviews ye gaa. Director mogguru heroes ni baaga handle chesadu (The movie has received positive reviews overall). The director has handled the heroes well),' another netizen noted on X (formerly Twitter) that the movie has opened to positive word of mouth everywhere and is marching ahead to becoming a 'superhit'. Oora mass is small word #Bhairavam is a huge huge blockbuster #VijayKanakamedala! ⚡#NaraRohith commands respect, #ManchuManoj intimidates as the villain, and #Bellamkonda electrifies with swag. Okka matalo cheppali ante mass audience ki full meals lantidhi movie 🔥 — Shiva Sandy (@Shivasandy99) May 30, 2025 Cheppaga Ee sequence ki Ceeded Mass ki Mental ekkipotharu @BSaiSreenivas kummesadu 🔥🔥#Bhairavam — Vinay Pawanist 🦅 (@saivinay07) May 30, 2025 Finished watching #Bhairavam movie 🎥 Dhinemma movie lo emotion and thrilling action in a rustic setting keka anthe 😎 #VijayKanakamedala's direction chala Bagundhi 🔥 #NaraRohith's calm power, #ManchuManoj's fierce villainy, and #Bellamkonda's swag. 🔥🔥🔥 Review 3.5/5 ❤️🔥 — Rebal Relangi (@RebalRelang) May 30, 2025 Offline lo Super Hit Talk 🔥🔥🔥 Positive Word Of Mouth everywhere 🔥👌#Bhairavam — Ranjith NBK 'ᵀᴴᴬᴺᴰᴬⱽᴬᴹ'🦁🔱 (@ranjithNBK) May 30, 2025 One person wrote, 'The movie is packed with emotions and thrilling action in a rustic setting. Vijay Kanakamedala's direction is very good. Nara Rohith's calm power, Manchu Manoj's fierce villainy, and Bellamkonda's swag are 🔥🔥🔥.' An industry tracker, meanwhile, mentioned on social media, 'Sreenivas' performance stood out the most in interval and climax action episodes, easily making him the show stealer of the film.' Also starring Jayasudha, Aditi Shankar, Aanandi, Divya Pillai, Ajay, Raja Ravindra, Sarath Lohitashwa, Sampath Raj, Sandeep Raj and Vennela Kishore, Bhairavam boasts cinematography by Hari K Vedantam, editing by Chota K Prasad, music by Sricharan Pakala and production design by Brahma Kadali. Interestingly, Bhairavam is Bellamkonda Sreenivas' first film in two years after the critical and commercial failure Chatrapathi (2023). While Nara Rohith was last seen in Prathinidhi 2 (2024), Bhairavam marks the return of Manoj Manchu to the silver screen after seven years.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
How Marketers Adapt to AI Search Shifts: Insights From Info-Tech Research Group
With AI transforming the future of online search and increasing the prevalence of zero-click results, Info-Tech Research Group has published a comprehensive resource for marketing leaders navigating the shift. The global research and advisory firm details practical tactics for organizations to enhance content credibility, leverage structured data, and adapt continuously to an unpredictable digital environment. TORONTO, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - The rapid rise of AI-powered tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity is reshaping how people search for and engage with digital content. Traditional search engines are being disrupted as AI interfaces deliver immediate, automated answers, increasing the number of zero-click searches and diminishing visibility for many organizations. To support marketing leaders in navigating this shift, Info-Tech Research Group has published its industry blueprint, Stay Relevant in the Era of AI-Powered Search. The firm's comprehensive resource offers research insights and practical strategies to help organizations adapt and maintain a strong digital presence in the evolving search landscape. The blueprint highlights key tactics for marketers to optimize content for AI-driven discovery, strengthen online visibility, and drive meaningful engagement as search behavior continues to evolve. "The way people are searching for information is changing rapidly. Instead of entering a search term or phrase in a search engine, people are using AI for research. For example, at the recent IO conference, Google announced that their AI search feature is now available for all users in the US," says Shashi Bellamkonda, principal research director at Info-Tech Research Group. "Users can now collect answers in one place instead of going to several places to complete their research. This change is happening rapidly, and AI is gaining popularity as a means for people to find information on the internet." In the recently published blueprint, Info-Tech highlights the growing uncertainty around how changes in search behavior will impact organic web traffic. The firm details that traditional search engine optimization strategies, which once delivered results, may no longer be as effective with the emergence of AI-backed tools. At the same time, many organizations are struggling to secure the technical resources needed to update digital assets and respond quickly to the new landscape. MarTech expert Bellamkonda emphasizes that businesses must expand their focus beyond Google search and act quickly to remain visible and competitive. To support this transition, Info-Tech's Stay Relevant in the Era of AI-Powered Search blueprint outlines five essential steps marketing leaders can adopt to stay visible and relevant in AI-powered search environments. The five steps are: Invest in AI-driven answer optimization (AAO): Implement strategies to enhance AI-driven search capabilities. Embrace structured data: Ensure the website's content is organized using structured data markup to enhance visibility and improve search engine rankings. Create audience-relevant content: Develop high-quality, timely content that is accessible and aligned with users' needs and questions. Follow EEAT guidelines: Strengthen the organization's credibility and search rankings by demonstrating experience, expertise, authority, and trustworthiness. Monitor and adapt: Continuously monitor search engine algorithms and user behavior to stay ahead of the curve and adjust strategies accordingly. Info-Tech's research insights emphasize that the shift from traditional search to AI-powered discovery requires a rethinking of marketing strategy. As AI tools increasingly guide how users find and consume information, marketers must move beyond conventional SEO and channel-based tactics. The firm advises in the resource that organizations' focus must shift to creating content that AI systems can easily interpret, prioritize, and deliver in response to user intent. For exclusive and timely commentary from Shashi Bellamkonda, a MarTech expert, and access to the complete Stay Relevant in the Era of AI-Powered Search blueprint, please contact pr@ Media Passes to Info-Tech LIVE 2025 in Las Vegas Registration is now open for Info-Tech LIVE 2025 in Las Vegas, taking place June 10 to 12, 2025, at Bellagio in Las Vegas. This premier event offers journalists, podcasters, and media influencers access to exclusive content, the latest IT research and trends, and the opportunity to interview industry experts, analysts, and speakers. 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Hans India
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Bellamkonda Sai Srinivas shares insights about ‘Bhairavam'
Action thriller Bhairavam, starring Bellamkonda Sai Srinivas, Manchu Manoj, and Nara Rohit, is set for a grand release on May 30. Directed by Vijay Kanakamedala and produced by K.K. Radhamohan under Sri Sathya Sai Arts, with Dr. Jayantilal Gada presenting, the film has been generating strong buzz following its teaser, songs, and promotional content. In a recent press conference, Sai Srinivas shared insights about the project. 'I wanted to do a rural story that connected with the masses. Vijay's vision matched perfectly. Though inspired by a Tamil film, Bhairavam is a straight Telugu film with emotions tailored for our audience,' he explained. On casting, he shared, 'Rohit garu and Manoj garu play key roles. Both loved the script instantly. It's refreshing because all three of us took a break from films, and audiences will see us in a new light.' Srinivas also praised the film's vibrant technical team. 'Sri Charan Pakala delivered a superb album, especially the festive track Gichhamake. Harike Vedanta's visuals are stunning, and the temple set built under Brahma Kadali's supervision looks incredibly real.' Addressing rumours of a project with Puri Jagannadh, he hinted, 'We've met. Let's see how it unfolds.' He also mentioned upcoming unique projects like Tyson Naidu, Haindava, and Kishkindapuri, promising fresh experiences for audiences. With its strong emotional core, striking visuals, and star-studded cast, Bhairavam is set to deliver a powerful theatrical experience this summer.
