All articles tagged with #ama
The Verge’s Antonio G. Di Benedetto invites Verge subscribers to an AMA today at 11AM PT / 2PM ET to ask about Apple’s new $599 MacBook Neo, which uses an iPhone chip. He has a blush-pink unit on hand and also has access to the 15-inch M5 MacBook Air and 16-inch M5 Max review units, inviting readers to drop questions in the post’s comments as he answers in real time.
The Verge previews an upcoming AMA about Resident Evil Requiem with Andrew Webster and Jay Peters for Verge subscribers, answering questions on dual-character gameplay and perspective switching, whether to play with the lights on, and how the Switch 2 version runs, ahead of the February 27 launch; the piece notes the game blends RE4-style action with RE7-era horror and avoids major spoilers, with more detail in related reviews and Switch coverage.
Veteran bracketologist Chris Dobbertean, host of an SB Nation March Madness AMA, invites readers to submit bracket, seed, and bubble questions as Selection Sunday nears. He shares his latest bracket projection and discusses the selection/seeding process, conference-tournament implications, and which teams are on the cusp, with live Q&A planned in the comments at 3 p.m. ET.
The American Medical Association and a public health research group are launching a system to review vaccine safety and efficacy, starting with influenza, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines, in response to criticisms of the CDC’s vaccine-review process.
Kirk Milhoan, chair of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, suggested re-evaluating the polio vaccine in light of modern sanitation and disease risk, prompting swift backlash from the AMA and raising questions about the future direction of federal vaccine policy as states largely diverge from CDC guidance; meanwhile the AAP and other medical groups defend science-based immunization schedules.
The chair of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices questioned whether broad polio and other childhood-vaccine recommendations remain appropriate, saying the panel should prioritize individual autonomy in vaccination decisions over public health mandates; the remarks drew a rebuke from the American Medical Association as political shifts under Health Secretary Kennedy reshape vaccine policy and school requirements.
Larian Studios, known for Baldur’s Gate 3 and the upcoming Divinity game, plans to host an AMA in 2026 to clarify recent controversies surrounding comments on generative AI and workplace conditions, aiming to improve transparency and address industry concerns.
Larian plans to host an 'ask me anything' session in the new year to clarify their use of generative AI and address recent backlash, emphasizing their commitment to responsible evaluation of new technologies and their core value of agency in game development.
Larian CEO Swen Vincke addresses recent backlash over the studio's use of generative AI in game development, emphasizing their commitment to agency and talent, and announces an upcoming AMA to clarify their processes and plans for the new Divinity RPG, following its reveal at The Game Awards.
John Higgins, a seasoned AV expert with over 20 years of experience, has joined The Verge as a senior reviewer for TVs and audio. He is hosting a subscriber-only AMA to answer questions about AV products and coverage preferences, as well as discussing classical composers like Debussy and Rachmaninoff.
Android Authority is hosting a live AMA with their team to discuss the Pixel 10 series, including the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL, offering insights on performance, features, and initial impressions, with ongoing tests and coverage planned.
Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Shadows developer AMA revealed that the game continues the Assassin-Templar conflict, plans future story expansions, and maintains lore without retconning. Features like dynamic seasons may appear in future games, social stealth could return, but no new hair options or Discovery mode are planned. The modern-day storyline will be expanded later, and some features inspired by Mirage, like parkour, have influenced Shadows' updates.
The American Medical Association (AMA) has called for a Senate investigation into HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s decision to fire all CDC vaccine advisors, urging him to reverse the move and advocating for the preservation of the current vaccine advisory structure.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is advocating for a reform in Medicare's physician compensation, which currently overpays specialists and underpays primary care doctors. This imbalance, influenced by the American Medical Association's Relative Value Scale Update Committee, contributes to a healthcare system focused on treating illness rather than prevention. Kennedy's proposal, supported by wellness entrepreneurs Calley and Casey Means, aims to shift resources towards primary care, a move that could face opposition from the GOP Doctor's Caucus but find support from left-leaning groups. The reform could potentially improve healthcare outcomes by adjusting the fee schedule to better value primary care services.
The Google Home team held an AMA on Reddit, discussing the app's development and future plans, including additional controls for the web and the focus on local interactions through the Matter connectivity standard. While specifics about the roadmap were not shared, recent updates to the web app included camera history and a clip editor, with the promise of more features in the Public Preview testing space.