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October 15, 2024
“We’ve had 100 years to refine the safety of gasoline-powered vehicles, and we’re a little over a decade in terms of high-volume production of (electric vehicles). Events are rare but they catch a lot of attention,” said Alan Taub, professor of mechanical engineering and materials science and engineering, about the likelihood of EV lithium-ion batteries catching fire. Greg Less, director of the U-M Battery Lab, said “in spite of what might sound like dire warnings, we still believe EVs are safe to drive and safe to own.”
The New York Times -
October 15, 2024
The closure of a North Carolina plant that produces 60% of the nation’s supply of IV fluid could cause a national health crisis, and such companies should have a contingency plan in place when a disaster occurs, says Ravi Anupindi, professor of technology and operations: “Especially for critical health commodities. There has to be some oversight on the part of the relevant agencies to ensure we’re not so vulnerable.”
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October 15, 2024
Inflation is cooling, the stock market is booming, unemployment is down, consumer sentiment is up. “This is the economic expansion that economists were afraid to hope for,” said Justin Wolfers, professor of public policy and economics. “But it’s happening, and it’s amazing.”
CNBC -
October 14, 2024
“The queer community has a long history of using creative expression, often humorous, joyful, erotic, to not just survive but thrive in uncertain and challenging times. That sense of play and celebration is present often when conditions are dire,” said Holly Hughes, professor of art and design and of theatre and drama, about “Gender Euphoria,” a semester-long symposium designed to “explore how to make art and find queer joy in a state of emergency.”
Hyperallergic -
October 14, 2024
“Ensuring safety is important for consumers, for autonomous vehicle developers, for the federal government as well. The federal government has the responsibility to help set the minimum standard, to help provide guidance in terms of safety testing,” said Henry Liu, director of Mcity and professor of civil and environmental engineering, who supports a national driver’s test for AVs before they could travel on public roads.
The Associated Press -
October 14, 2024
“They’re like a linchpin to the whole economy, and there’s a whole bunch of companies who are affected. And then we start to think about what economists would call externalities, the ways in which this negotiation spills out and spreads out throughout the economy,” said Betsey Stevenson, professor of public policy and economics, about the recent agreement between dockworkers and the shipping industry to suspend a strike until January.
National Public Radio -
October 11, 2024
“It is true that the decision on whether to start antidepressant therapy should not be made lightly, but frankly, that is true for any long-term medication. All medications have potential benefits and potential side effects. The question is whether the former are likely to outweigh the latter,” said Kao-Ping Chua, associate professor of pediatrics and of health management and policy.
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October 11, 2024
“Consider the complexity of the ownership and monetization issues posed by AI and its voracious consumption of data, the breakneck pace of advancing AI technology and the shuffling pace of the law trailing behind it, and the diverse and often conflicting interests and objectives of the myriad stakeholders involved. Crafting a regulatory response that adequately accounts for all of these factors and allows AI development to proceed on an orderly track will be a herculean task,” said Lynda Oswald, professor of business law.
Forbes -
October 11, 2024
While a fraud alert doesn’t guarantee that businesses will vet applications carefully enough to stop scammers, it may help if your identity has been stolen or you suspect you’ve been targeted for fraud, says Florian Schaub, associate professor of information: “It’s really up to their discretion whether they do additional checks and how thoroughly they check your identity.”
U.S. News & World Report -
October 10, 2024
“The parent has to take a step out and let the kids decide to what extent they want to play with each other. (Parents) shouldn’t want to intervene to make sure everybody will get along,” said Sarah Clark, research scientist in pediatrics, who found that about one-fifth of parents say their kid has no or not enough friends.
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