FDA to replace animal testing wherever possible. AI to have major role.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking a groundbreaking step to advance public health by replacing animal testing in the development of monoclonal antibody therapies and other drugs with more effective, human-relevant methods. The new approach is designed to improve drug safety and accelerate the evaluation process, while reducing animal experimentation, lowering research and…

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Our Networking Pick of the Week: The Newport Network Visitor’s Day

Come and experience the vibrant community and great connections at The Newport Network! They invite you to join them to meet the group and explore how they can help fuel the growth of your business. Plus, have the opportunity to hear a marketing expert’s thoughts about AI tools like ChatGPT, including: what “AI” actually is,…

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What to expect from leadership in 2025 – Mary T. O’Sullivan

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By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer on business and leadership “The rapid acceleration of change in the workplace — from the boom of generative AI to shifting work models — means leaving behind old ideas of what …leadership looks like.†Since the pandemic, so much about work has changed. In many cases, leadership has…

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Leadership trends in a world of constant change – Mary T. O’Sullivan

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by Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer on business leadership “Unsurprisingly, most leaders are feeling the pressure right now. How can you lead for sustained success in a world of constant change?” – IMD By the middle of 2024, organizations should have figured out that the workforce is different, and along with that change, the…

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Senate Aging Committee tackles AI generated scams – Herb Weiss

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By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Over two months ago, U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman, Bob Casey (D-PA), put the spotlight on Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven fraud and scams. During the Nov. 16 hearing held in SD-106, “Modern Scams: How Scammers Are Using Artificial Intelligence & How We Can Fight Back,” the…

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Can AI create an “Authentic” Commencement Address? – Herb Weiss

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 By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues It’s May and Rhode Island’s college seniors are graduating from colleagues and universities, ready to go out and make their mark on the world. According to the Education Data Initiative, this year there is an estimated 19,782 graduating seniors who will sit through commencement ceremonies with their families…

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