Everyone loves their pets, especially Man’s Best Friend. But loving Fido means knowing Fido, and preventing dog attacks on mail carriers in Massachusetts requires proactive measures from pet owners. In 2023, dogs bit U.S. Postal Service employees 116 times in Massachusetts, with Springfield reporting the highest number of incidents .WBUR
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Oracle, Cleveland Clinic, and G42 Announce Strategic Partnership to Launch AI-Based Global Healthcare Delivery Platform
In attempt to deliver more effective and affordable care, Oracle, Cleveland Clinic, and G42 have announced a strategic partnership that will build a global AI-powered healthcare platform (see news release here).
Per the news release published by Cleveland Clinic, the platform will: (i) deliver an AI-driven healthcare infrastructure rooted in data privacy, clinical quality,
Food safety meeting focuses on influence of technology
Representatives from various food agencies met in Chile recently to discuss the use of technology to improve food safety systems.
The sixth annual meeting of the International Heads of Food Agencies Forum (IHFAF) was held in Santiago earlier this month. The forum was attended by officials from more than 18 countries and international institutions.
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Girl Scout cookies face scrutiny over safety and sustainability concerns
Girl Scout cookies, beloved for varieties like Thin Mints and Samoas, draw millions of buyers annually, but a 2024 study and lawsuit have raised concerns about heavy metals, pesticides, and sustainability, challenging the treat’s wholesome reputation.
A 2024 study conducted by GMOScience and Moms Across America analyzed 25 Girl Scout cookie samples, detecting trace amounts
Artificial Intelligence: The ‘Black Box’ of Product Liability
“With great power comes great responsibility,” and in the rapidly evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”), the intersection of innovation and legal responsibility is becoming increasingly complex. As AI becomes more integrated into products and services across industries, matters regarding liability, regulation, and safety are raising questions about the tension between AI and liability. Courts
Peter A. Feldman Named Acting Chairman of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Commissioner Peter A. Feldman has been named Acting Chairman of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, effective January 22, 2025.
Researcher gets $150,000 grant to use AI for Salmonella detection in onions
A researcher at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is working on using artificial intelligence (AI) to detect the deadly pathogen Salmonella before it ever enters the food supply.
Anas Alsobeh, assistant professor of information technology, recently received a $150,000 grant from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to develop an AI-based rapid detection method for
The UnitedHealthcare Murder And Illinois Work Comp
If you follow the news, you probably read that last week the CEO of UnitedHealthcare was murdered on the streets of NYC in what appears to be a targeted killing. Before I get into how this relates to Illinois workers’ compensation, let me just get off my chest that it’s gross that this murder is
Virtual Reality in Accident Reconstruction: How High-Tech Tools Are Changing Florida’s Legal Cases
Advancements in technology are revolutionizing the way legal cases are presented in Florida’s courtrooms, particularly in personal injury and accident-related claims. One of the most powerful tools emerging in this field is virtual reality (VR) for accident reconstruction. This high-tech approach is transforming how Florida personal injury attorneys, judges, juries, and insurance companies understand the
How Technology Is Changing Florida Auto Accident Cases: From Dash Cams to Black Boxes
Technology is transforming nearly every aspect of our lives, and the world of auto accident cases in Florida is no exception. From the moment an accident occurs to the courtroom battles that follow, modern technology plays a pivotal role in determining fault, assessing damages, and ensuring justice. Tools like dash cams, black boxes, and other