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While Oura has largely dominated the smart ring market for years, a growing number of rivals are now racing to dethrone it by trying all sorts of approaches to get an edge over it.
OpenAI’s latest agent swarm incident adds urgency to calls for independent investigations as researchers and lawmakers question whether AI labs should control the scope of their own safety reviews.
College closures are no longer isolated failures but signs of a deeper enrollment and financial crisis. As student numbers decline, rising costs, debt, and unsustainable operating models are putting more institutions at risk. The bigger challenge may be ahead: colleges must do more to attract, engage, and retain every prospective student.