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AI's impact could worsen gaps between world's rich and poor, a UN report says - A new report by the United Nations Development Program is urging governments to focus more on how artificial intelligence technologies might affect people already disadvantaged in a data-driven world.

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AI may be scoring your college essay. Welcome to the new era of admissions. Colleges stress they are not relying on AI to make admissions decisions, using it primarily to review transcripts and eliminate data-entry tasks.

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TALKING POINTS - Federal review finds 44 percent of US trucking schools don't comply with government rules - Stories you may have missed from the world of business.

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Move over, computer science. Students are flocking to new AI majors. -- Interest in understanding, using, and learning how to build AI technologies is soaring, and schools are racing to meet rising student and industry demand.

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Moderna stock falls after FDA vows to impose new vaccine requirements -- Vinay Prasad, a top FDA official, blamed COVID shots for playing a role in the deaths of 10 children in a memo he sent to agency staff.

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BOLD TYPES - The Architectural Team's leadership transition is complete, as Schultz takes over for Binette - A lunch turns into a big deal for a Veolia exec; Berklee's president announces a property purchase; and development colleagues honor the late Greg Bialecki for his contributions to the state.

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From Harvard to BU to Brown, New England schools are enrolling fewer new PhDs this year. Why?

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A sprawling Southie real estate project, a state senator's brother, and $143 million in lawsuits

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One for the books: Boston bindery turns 125

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Pierre Terjanian is leading the MFA into a new era -- Globe reporter Janelle Nanos sits down with leaders in the city's business community to talk career paths, accomplishments, and visions for Boston's future.

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Explore the 2025 Tech Power Players list -- The Globe's fourth annual list of the most influential people in tech shows an innovation scene ready for a comeback.

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Can Boston's innovation scene get its mojo back?

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Waltham's Moody Street wrestles with its future -- The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods.

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Track grocery prices in Mass. and across the United States

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Explore rent estimates and trends all over Eastern Mass.

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Why nearly 15,000 Bostonians live in 'pharmacy deserts'

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Have a consumer problem? The Globe's Fine Print columnist wants to help.

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Zillow removes climate risk scores from home listings

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US air travelers without REAL IDs will be charged a $45 fee

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South Shore Health resolves contract dispute that could have affected 2,000 patients

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Why Cyber Monday could break spending records despite economic uncertainty

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Harvard beefs up board overseeing $56 billion endowment with three new members

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Behind the holiday lights, small businesses hustle to be at Snowport

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Starbucks to pay about $35m to NYC workers to settle claims it violated labor law

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The best thing about DOGE? It's dead.

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MullenLowe name to go away after Omnicom-IPG merger

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Local nonprofit awarded $5 million to fight family homelessness

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Here's why everyone's talking about a 'K-shaped' economy

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'Too many obstacles': Despite statewide legalization, backyard homes haven't boomed in Mass.

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New FDA-approved glasses can slow nearsightedness in kids

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Mayor Wu has focused on jobs, not real estate, to grow the city's economy. It's paying off.

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Massachusetts hospitals are already strained. With Medicaid cuts, some could face financial ruin.

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An at-home cervical cancer screening, sans stirrups, is now available in Rhode Island

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