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Associated Press
15-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Turnitin Delivers Turnitin Clarity to Bring Transparency and Responsible AI to the Writing Process, Supporting Academic Integrity in Education
As AI Reshapes How Students Learn and Write, The Next Generation of Turnitin Feedback Studio Empowers Educators with More Efficient Grading and AI Insights OAKLAND, Calif., July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Turnitin, a leading provider of technology solutions in academic integrity, announced the general availability of Turnitin Clarity, a purpose-built writing solution designed to help foster academic integrity and guide responsible use of AI in the classroom. Turnitin Clarity serves as a bridge between educators and students, delivering transparency, efficiency, and meaningful feedback in writing assessment, especially in today's AI-powered learning environment. Building on a newly rearchitected Turnitin Feedback Studio (TFS) foundation, Turnitin delivers flexible assignment workflows, faster access to innovations, and more intuitive grading and feedback tools. With Turnitin Clarity seamlessly integrated, the solution becomes a one-stop environment where students can write, optionally using an incorporated AI assistant, revise and reflect. Educators can then engage, assess, and uphold integrity with full visibility into the writing process. 'Turnitin Clarity is our response to a defining challenge in education, how to uphold academic integrity and embrace the responsible use of AI,' said Annie Chechitelli, chief product officer, Turnitin. 'In an AI-powered world, we need more than detection, we need solutions that promote learning, invite dialogue, and equip educators and students to use AI ethically and confidently. That's why we built Turnitin Clarity.' The General Availability of Turnitin Clarity: Transparency and AI Literacy in the Writing Process Turnitin Clarity is a transparent writing solution that enables educators to support students in the writing process with the help of educator-guided AI assistance. It includes a composition space for drafting assignments and an AI Assistant * offering students feedback in the writing process. Educators are equipped with the necessary data and insights into how students constructed their writing, from creation to final submission, which aids in teaching students to write with integrity and foster more meaningful engagement between educators and students. Key features of Turnitin Clarity include: The Next Generation of Turnitin Feedback Studio: One Seamless Solution with Insights and Feedback All-In-One Place Turnitin Feedback Studio reframes the academic integrity conversation as one focused on skills development rather than academic misconduct. This, paired with Turnitin Clarity, means educators can transform instances of plagiarism and AI misuse into valuable learning experiences, enabling students to uphold academic integrity while developing their writing, researching, and critical thinking skills. New enhancements to Turnitin Feedback Studio include: Perceptions of AI in education are split between optimism and concern. New global research from Turnitin and Vanson Bourne finds 78% of surveyed students, educators, and administrators alike feel positive about the impacts that AI is having on education. Yet, despite this, 95% believe AI is being misused in some capacity. When asked about the top challenges of AI in education, survey respondents across the board identified the challenge of overcoming the uncertainty of ensuring integrity. To widely unlock the benefits of AI in education without sacrificing academic integrity, workflow transparency between students and educators is crucial.**** For more information: Turnitin Clarity is available as a paid add-on to all Turnitin Feedback Studio customers. The Next Generation of Turnitin Feedback Studio is now generally available. * The AI assistant within Turnitin Clarity has been trained and tested to support interactions in English only. ** AI writing detection is available when licensing Turnitin Originality. *** Turnitin's Paper to Digital licensed add-on to Turnitin Feedback Studio, enables instructors to grade scanned handwritten work digitally. **** Turnitin was a partner in providing compensation to conduct Vanson Bourne's research. Press Contact [email protected] About Turnitin Turnitin is a global company dedicated to ensuring the integrity of education and meaningfully improving learning outcomes. For more than 25 years, Turnitin has partnered with educational institutions to promote honesty, consistency, and fairness across all subject areas and assessment types. Turnitin products are used by educational institutions and certification and licensing programs to uphold integrity and increase learning performance, and by students and professionals to do their best, original work. Turnitin has offices in Australia, Germany, India, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, the Netherlands, Sweden, The United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States. Over 16,000 customers in 185 countries use Turnitin services: Gradescope by Turnitin, iThenticate, Turnitin Feedback Studio, Turnitin Originality, Turnitin Similarity, ExamSoft by Turnitin, ProctorExam and Ouriginal. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Turnitin
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ISRG Expands Installed Base, But Is Utilization Keeping Pace?
Intuitive Surgical ISRG continues to expand its global dominance in robotic-assisted surgery with a 15% year-over-year increase in da Vinci system installations, bringing its global installed base to more than 10,000 units. In the first quarter of 2025, the company placed 367 da Vinci systems — including 147 of the next-gen da Vinci 5 — amid strong U.S. demand. However, installations outside the country remained unchanged year over year, reflecting healthcare budget constraints in markets like Germany, Japan and the United Kingdom. While Intuitive Surgical's recurring revenues, now 85% of the total revenues, remain robust, a critical metric — utilization — reveals a key tension. Overall, procedures grew 17% year over year, yet average system utilization rose just 2% across the multiport platforms. SP and Ion platforms posted stronger utilization increases of 26% and 5% respectively, supported by focused adoption strategies and new clearances. The limited growth in core platform utilization raises questions about the ROI of hospitals post-installation, particularly in constrained capital environments. Management acknowledged this dynamic, noting efforts to drive training, site enablement, and digital adoption to boost throughput. Additionally, da Vinci 5's Force Feedback and case insight tools, though early in rollout, are beginning to demonstrate measurable value in clinical outcomes and surgeon proficiency. ISRG's installed base expansion remains strong, especially in the United States. However, modest system utilization growth suggests that procedural ramp-up may lag deployments in some markets. Long-term growth will require more than system placements; it hinges on improving per-system productivity, proving clinical differentiation, and navigating financial headwinds that may shift hospital ROI expectations. Stryker SYK reported record-breaking Mako installations in the first quarter of 2025, both in the United States and globally, driven by sustained momentum in orthopedics and increased procedural demand. The new Mako 4 SmartRobotics system, launched this year, features a smaller OR footprint and improved integration with its latest Q Guidance system, streamlining setup and intraoperative workflows. Management cited high utilization rates for installed units globally, particularly in knee and hip procedures, where Mako continues to drive share gains. The company also noted progress toward launching Mako Spine later in 2025 and Mako Shoulder in early 2026, expanding its robotic footprint across specialties. With a strong capital order book and robust procedural volume, Stryker expects the Mako franchise to be a key contributor to its 8.5-9.5% organic growth target. Zimmer Biomet's ZBH ROSA robotics platform saw ongoing adoption in knee procedures, but results were more muted. While ROSA volume-based placements contributed to a mix shift versus outright sales, ROSA was mentioned as central to ZBH's robotic strategy in 2025. The company emphasized the growing uptake of cementless knee and hip implants, including the Oxford Partial Cementless Knee, which complements robotic workflows. Though specific ROSA installation figures weren't disclosed, the system remains integral to ZBH's ASC and digitization strategy. Management cited increased commercial focus and expanded surgical capabilities as key growth drivers, but acknowledged tariffs and ongoing pressure on operating margins as near-term headwinds. Shares of ISRG have gained 2.4% in the year-to-date period against the industry's decline of 7.7%. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research From a valuation standpoint, Intuitive Surgical trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 64.35, above the industry average. But, it is still lower than its five-year median of 72.21. ISRG carries a Value Score of D. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Intuitive Surgical's 2025 earnings implies a 6.8% rise from the year-ago period's level. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research The stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Stryker Corporation (SYK) : Free Stock Analysis Report Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG) : Free Stock Analysis Report Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (ZBH) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Sign in to access your portfolio
USA Today
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Janet Jackson extends Las Vegas residency with fall dates: How to get tickets
Janet Jackson extends Las Vegas residency with fall dates: How to get tickets Janet Jackson will stay in "Control" of her Las Vegas residency a little longer. The pop superstar, who received the Icon Award at the 2025 American Music Awards, is extending her run at Resorts World Theatre with a new round of dates. Jackson already has May 30-31 on the books and will return Sept. 10, 13-14, 17 and 19-20. Tickets for her fall shows go on sale at 1 p.m. ET on May 30 via The Janet Jackson: Las Vegas production finds the petite singer, 59, slow-burning her way through a two-hour set that includes several R&B cuts from her 2000's output ("Feedback," "Slolove," "No Sleeep") but plenty of throwbacks to her massive '80s and '90s eras ("That's the Way Love Goes," "Nasty," "Miss You Much," "Black Cat"). Janet Jackson honored with ICON Award at 2025 AMAs Janet Jackson received the ICON Award at the 2025 American Music Awards, celebrating her as one of the most influential entertainers of the modern era. unbranded - Entertainment With her setlist spanning 43 songs (sometimes abbreviated versions), Jackson has crafted a definitive career overview. It's a glossy spectacle that showcases Jackson's stylish aptitude through her Thom Browne wardrobe as well as her still-nimble dance moves. She launched her residency on New Year's Eve and played eight shows in January and February before tacking on six May dates. During the May 26 AMAs, Jackson performed a medley of 'Someone to Call My Lover' and 'All for You' - also included in her Vegas production – before accepting her award. "My family, myself, our dream wasn't ever to be famous," Jackson said. "We always had a special love for music, dancing and singing and fame came with the result of hard work and dedication."
Irish Daily Mirror
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
U2 fans surprised by meaning behind name and why it makes band 'embarassed'
U2 is one of the most iconic names in music history - yet, even the band members themselves were never particularly fond of it. From Cold War espionage technology to spiritual symbolism, fans of the Dublin-born chart-topping group have always speculated about the origins of the name - but the reality is more straightforward than many might imagine. In 1976, a 14-year-old Larry Mullen Jr. posted a handwritten note on the notice board at Mount Temple Comprehensive School, expressing his desire to form a band. What started as six youngsters jamming in a kitchen gradually evolved into something much more ambitious: Paul Hewson (soon to be known as Bono), David Evans (aka The Edge), Adam Clayton and Dik Evans made up the early formation of the band. Initially, they went by the name Feedback - a choice they later confessed was because it was one of the few musical terms they actually understood. They then rebranded as The Hype, a name which also didn't stick around for long. It was in 1978 when things truly transformed, reports the Irish Star. Dik Evans left the band, and a new four-piece line-up emerged into the limelight with a fresh name: U2. The name was actually proposed by Steve Averill, a punk musician from The Radiators From Space and a mate of Adam Clayton's. He presented the band with a shortlist of six potential names - and U2 just scraped through... But only just. "It wasn't that it jumped out to us as the name we were really looking for" The Edge recalled, "but it was the one that we hated the least." During a chat on Awards Chatter, the band's axeman remarked that the moniker felt "fresh" and was open to multiple interpretations, without shoehorning their music into any particular style. Bono conceded: "I still don't [like it]. I really don't." He mentioned that initially, they were drawn to the name due to its connotations of cutting-edge technology – "the spy plane", "the U-boat", etc. , however, eventually, it seemed to suggest an undue compliance. "As it turned out to imply this kind of acquiescence - no, I don't like that name". Talking about hearing their music unexpectedly, he said: "I've been in a car when one of our songs has come on the radio," and "And I've been the colour of - as we say in Dublin - scarlet. I'm just embarrassed." Bono hasn't shied away from expressing his ambivalence towards U2's earlier endeavours, including their aesthetic and auditory identity: "I do think U2 pushes out the boat on embarrassment quite a lot" he admitted on the Awards Chatter podcast. "And maybe that's the place to be as an artist - right at the edge of your level of pain for embarrassment." The vocalist has even critiqued his younger self's vocal performances, stating "my voice sounds very strained on those early recordings" yet acknowledged the singular piece where he believes his vocals shone: 2004's chart-topping 'Vertigo'. In an interview, he unexpectedly revealed that his late-diagnosed dyslexia might have been why it took so long to twig that The Beatles was actually a play on words: "I didn't realise that The Beatles was a bad pun either.." Following a swift rebrand which included a name change, bolstered line-up, and fresh image, the band bid goodbye as The Hype with a farewell performance in March 1978. They later returned to the same venue that night under their now-famous moniker U2, introducing audiences to their own material. Just weeks after this pivotal switch, they snagged the top prize at Limerick's "Pop Group '78" talent competition—a win The Edge retrospectively deemed "a great affirmation" for the novice group. Fast forward, U2 has risen to global fame, having sold north of 150 million records, bagged an awe-inspiring 22 Grammy Awards, and crafted a tour legacy that has revolutionised live music for generations.
Daily Record
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
U2 fans finally learn meaning behind band's name and why Bono 'really doesn't like it'
U2 are one of the biggest bands in the world, but their lead singer has admitted that he's never been a fan of the name - and is 'embarrassed' by it whenever he hears it U2, one of the most iconic names in music history, was never really a favourite of the band members themselves. The origin of the Dublin-born record-breaking group's name has always intrigued fans, with theories ranging from Cold War espionage technology to spiritual symbolism, but the reality is much simpler than many might imagine. In 1976, Larry Mullen Jr. , then just 14 years old, posted a handwritten note on the notice board at Mount Temple Comprehensive School, expressing his desire to form a band. What started as six youngsters jamming in a kitchen gradually evolved into something far more ambitious: Paul Hewson (who would later become Bono), David Evans (known as The Edge), Adam Clayton and Dik Evans were the early members of the band. Initially, they chose the name Feedback - a decision they later confessed was because it was one of the few musical terms they actually understood. They subsequently rebranded as The Hype, a name that also didn't last long. It was in 1978 when things truly transformed, reports the Irish Star. Dik Evans left the band, and a new four-piece line-up emerged with a fresh name: U2. The name was actually proposed by Steve Averill, a punk musician from The Radiators From Space and a friend of Adam Clayton's. He presented the band with a list of six potential names - and U2 barely made the cut. The Edge remarked on the band's choice of name in an interview with Awards Chatter, stating, "It wasn't that it jumped out to us as the name we were really looking for", and admitted "but it was the one that we hated the least." He thought the name sounded "fresh" and didn't pigeonhole their musical style. Bono, however, was less convinced: "I still don't [like it]. I really don't." Bono commented on the name's connotations with elements such as "the spy plane" and "the U-boat", but later felt it suggested a sense of acquiescence, "As it turned out to imply this kind of acquiescence - no, I don't like that name". Discussing further experiences, Bono said: "I've been in a car when one of our songs has come on the radio," and confessed how it makes him feel deeply self-conscious: "And I've been the colour of - as we say in Dublin - scarlet. I'm just embarrassed." His reflections on U2's formative years continued candidly on Awards Chatter, "I do think U2 pushes out the boat on embarrassment quite a lot", considering perhaps that being on "And maybe that's the place to be as an artist - right at the edge of your level of pain for embarrassment." Even regarding his voice in early works, Bono expressed dissatisfaction, revealing, "my voice sounds very strained on those early recordings", yet acknowledged a single occasion he deemed fit, the 2004 hit 'Vertigo'. During the same interview, he conceded that his dyslexia, which was diagnosed later in life, might have led to him not realising the true nature of The Beatles' name: "I didn't realise that The Beatles was a bad pun either." The group rebranded themselves with a fresh moniker, lineup, and image, bidding farewell as The Hype with a performance in March 1978. Later that evening, they took the stage anew as U2, delivering a set of original melodies. Just weeks after, they clinched victory at Limerick's "Pop Group '78" talent contest - an accolade The Edge described as "a great affirmation" for a band still finding its feet. U2 has since ascended to the status of one of the most monumental bands in history, having sold more than 150 million records, securing an outstanding 22 Grammy Awards, and revolutionising live music with their extensive touring legacy.
