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technology13 days ago•33 min saved

Phoebe Gates Faces Scrutiny Over Stanford Secrets and Phia’s Cookie-Scandal

Phoebe Gates, Bill Gates’ daughter and Phia co‑founder, is in the spotlight after reports of a secret Stanford course that discussed exploiting power structures, and a Bloomberg‑backed probe into Phia’s browser extension that allegedly took credit for sales it didn’t drive. No charges have been filed against Gates or Kianni, with experts predicting civil remedies rather than criminal charges, while the saga intensifies scrutiny of privilege, influencer-backed startups, and online‑marketing practices.

via New York Post|

#cookie-stuffing #phia #phoebe-gates

technology2 months ago•90 min saved

Sundar Pichai Skips AI in Stanford Commencement Talk

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai spoke to Stanford graduates but did not mention AI in his remarks, a notable omission given AI’s prominence in tech and industry discussions.

via Forbes|

#ai #alphabet #commencement

technology2 months ago•7 min saved

Stanford grads walk out as Google CEO addresses ceremony amid AI protests

Dozens of Stanford graduates walked out during Sundar Pichai's keynote amid protests over Google's work with the US government and AI. Pichai largely dodged AI questions, joking about his surname, while protesters displayed signs such as 'ICE spies with Google AI' and highlighted concerns about AI's impact on jobs and civil liberties; the incident mirrors broader campus unease about AI and tech giants.

via BBC|

#ai #google #graduation

education2 months ago•15 min saved

Stanford grads boo Google CEO as Nimbus ties spark commencement protest

At Stanford’s 135th Commencement, Google/Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai faced boos and walkouts from graduates protesting Google’s ties to Israel and the $1.2 billion Nimbus cloud contract, even as a “People’s Commencement” on campus amplified Gaza activism; Pichai delivered a largely optimistic, broadly tech-neutral speech about making meaningful decisions, while campus activism around Gaza and divestment has persisted, including arrests and hunger strikes tied to antisemitism investigations at U.S. universities.

via The Mercury News|

#education #israel #project-nimbus

us-news2 months ago•24 min saved

Stanford Commencement Faces Walkout Over Nimbus Deal as Sundar Pichai Speaks

More than 100 Stanford graduates walked out of the commencement as Google CEO Sundar Pichai spoke, with chants of “Free, free Palestine” signaling protest over Google’s involvement in Project Nimbus, a cloud contract with Israel. Organized by Students for Justice in Palestine and No Tech for Apartheid, the demonstration highlighted concerns about how tech firms’ government partnerships could affect Palestinians. Pichai, a Stanford alumnus, continued his address focusing on optimism and adaptation amid the disruption, reflecting a broader wave of campus activism targeting Big Tech and AI issues.

via New York Post|

#google #palestine #pichai

science2 months ago•4 min saved

Stanford unveils 120-nm, label-free microscope for real-time live-cell imaging

Stanford researchers developed Interferometric Image Scanning Microscopy (iISM), a label-free instrument that reaches ~120-nanometer resolution inside living cells by merging interferometric scattering with array-based detection, enabling real-time observation of cellular structures with less light and no fluorescent labels. It complements fluorescence microscopy and opens new avenues for studying pathogen interactions, drug entry, and malaria-related cell changes, with plans to broaden access and collaborations.

via SciTechDaily|

#cell-biology #interferometric-scattering #label-free-imaging

sports3 months ago•26 min saved

Notre Dame Expands Football Slate With Stanford and Kent State

Notre Dame announced it will add future football games against Stanford and Kent State, expanding the Fighting Irish’s schedule with non-conference opponents.

via On3|

#college-football #kent-state #notre-dame

sports3 months ago•2 min saved

Notre Dame Announces 2027-28 Schedule: Kent State Debut and Stanford Legends Trophy Rematches

Notre Dame announced its 2027-28 football schedule, including a first-time home game against Kent State on Oct. 2, 2027, and the continuation of the Legends Trophy rivalry with Stanford, with ND hosting Stanford on Nov. 27, 2027 and Stanford visiting ND on Oct. 14, 2028 - these will be the 41st and 42nd meetings in the series, with ND leading 25-14-0.

via Notre Dame Athletics|

#college-football #kent-state #legends-trophy

books3 months ago•11 min saved

Chasing Fraud at Stanford: A Sharp but Flawed Look at Silicon Valley Culture

Washington Monthly reviews Theo Baker’s How to Rule the World as a gripping, three-part mix of investigative journalism, ethnography, and memoir that centers on Stanford’s culture of fraud and the Tessier-Lavigne fallout, while noting Baker’s outspoken disdain for his subjects sometimes undermines his analysis and his political mapping of tech culture is underdeveloped. Nevertheless, the book is a persuasive, film-worthy account of accountability in Silicon Valley rooted in strong reporting.

via Washington Monthly|

#books #how-to-rule-the-world #silicon-valley

sports3 months ago•14 min saved

Tar Heels Punch Ticket to NCAA Final Four with 14-11 Win Over Stanford

UNC's No. 2-ranked women's lacrosse teambeat Stanford 14-11 at Dorrance Field to advance to the NCAA semifinals, where they'll face Maryland. Kaleigh Harden led with seven draw controls, seven caused turnovers and three ground balls, while Chloe Humphrey and Addison Pattillo each had hat tricks and Caroline Godine and Eva Ingrilli added two goals apiece, supported by Kate Levy’s goal and three assists as UNC forced 14 turnovers and built an 8-4 halftime lead. The Tar Heels are now 15-time NCAA semifinalists, the third-most in history, and will play Maryland on May 22 in Evanston for a shot at the title.

via University of North Carolina Athletics|

#final-four #ncaa-tournament #north-carolina

entertainment3 months ago•5 min saved

BTS Sparks Three Sold-Out Nights at Stanford Stadium

K-pop mega-band BTS returns to the stage with three sold-out shows at Stanford Stadium as part of the Arirang World Tour, drawing about 150,000 fans over May 16, 17, and 19 and marking their first major tour since 2019. The events will affect campus traffic and parking, feature 5:30–10 p.m. sound, and include fireworks each night, with Stanford Live and Stanford Athletics collaborating on logistics and community impact.

via Stanford Report|

#army #bts #concerts

education3 months ago•2 min saved

District-by-District Test Scores Echo a Decade of Decline in U.S. Math and Reading

Stanford's Educational Opportunity Project, linked with NAEP, shows third- to eighth-grade math and reading scores have declined over the past decade. The Times provides a district-by-district lookup for changes since 2015, with exclusions for states and districts lacking data (e.g., New York); where 2015 data are missing, baseline scores come from the 2014–2016 average to enable cross-district comparisons.

via The New York Times|

#data-analysis #districts #education

science3 months ago•38 min saved

Two aging milestones revealed: the body shifts at 44 and 60, study finds

A Stanford-led study of 108 participants aged 25–75 found that aging is marked by two sharp molecular and microbial shifts, occurring precisely at ages 44 and 60. About 81% of the molecules analyzed changed in these windows, affecting cardiovascular and immune-system pathways and suggesting midlife is a critical period for aging. Researchers note lifestyle and genetics may influence these shifts and advise adopting healthier habits in one's 40s and 60s.

via Earth.com|

#aging #biomarkers #microbiome

sports4 months ago•6 min saved

Former Cardinal edge Josh Mauro dies at 35

Josh Mauro, a Stanford grad who played 80 NFL games (40 starts) across the Arizona Cardinals, New York Giants and Oakland Raiders and recorded five sacks and 130 tackles, has died at age 35. The cause of death wasn’t disclosed, and tributes poured in from former teammates and teams, including Raiders star Maxx Crosby who called Mauro a mentor and friend.

via Los Angeles Times|

#arizona-cardinals #josh-mauro #nfl

sports7 months ago•5 min saved

Bay Area legend John Brodie dies at 90, 49ers quarterback era icon

John Brodie, the 1970 NFL MVP who spent his entire 17-year NFL career with the 49ers and ranks among the franchise's passing leaders, died at age 90. A Stanford alumnus and two-time Pro Bowler, Brodie helped the 49ers reach multiple playoff appearances, had his No. 12 retired in 1973, later competed on the Senior PGA Tour and worked as an NBC Sports analyst before suffering a massive stroke in 2000. He remains a revered figure in Bay Area football history.

via NBC Sports Bay Area & California|

#49ers #bay-area #brodie