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Harvard's focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) over merit is leading to a decline in academic integrity and quality, prompting the emergence of alternative educational institutions like Peterson Academy   Questions to inspire discussion DEI Programs and Academic Impact 🎓 Q: How have DEI programs affected faculty hiring at universities? A: DEI statements became mandatory for tenure track hires in Harvard's Faculty of Arts and Sciences by 2020, influencing 70% of faculty searches by 2022, with 90% of elite institution faculty including them in applications, prioritizing ideological conformity over merit. 🔬 Q: How do DEI statements impact faculty selection...

The US Department of Transportation is implementing a new framework to streamline regulations for autonomous vehicles, promoting innovation and safety while addressing regulatory disparities to facilitate the commercial deployment of technologies like Tesla's Full Self-Driving system   Questions to inspire discussion Regulatory Framework 🚗 Q: What is the new Robotaxi framework introduced by the US Department of Transportation? A: The framework has three key components: prioritize safety, unleash innovation, and enable commercial deployment, aiming to move towards a single national standard for autonomous vehicles. 🛣️ Q: How is the US streamlining autonomous vehicle regulations? A: The DOT is streamlining crash...