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Social media activism: Is it 'risky' enough?

By Payton Pingree
June 18, 2024 12:00 AM
Generation Z is using social media to engage in political activism in ways that can seem new and controversial, but experts are questioning the on-the-ground impact of these efforts.
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Rootstech and generative AI

By Lynnette Mcconkie
March 13, 2024 12:00 AM
TheChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saintshosted their annual family history research conference.Rootstech2024 welcomed people worldwide to learn how to find connections with their ancestors.
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AI passes computer science course with 100% accuracy

By Alice Gubler
March 04, 2024 12:00 AM
An artificial intelligence system achieved a perfect grade in BYU's Computer Science 110 class.
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Provo police utilize drones for search and rescue missions

By Wanzhe Li
December 06, 2023 12:00 AM
The Provo Police Department actively uses drones to get to places that are difficult to get to in a vehicle or on foot.
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Massive BYU Tech surplus tech sale goes live on Thursday

By Joshua Rust
November 14, 2023 12:00 AM
The BYU IT surplus warehouse holds a monthly sale of all things tech-related, including computers, keyboards and even ice cream machines. The next sale is Thursday, Nov. 16.
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Developing student app combines Learning Suite and Canvas schedules

By Alice Gubler
November 08, 2023 12:00 AM
Univent, a new student-designed app, allows BYU students to integrate their Canvas and BYU Learning Suite assignments into an itemized checklist to better manage assignments across both platforms.
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Some students struggle to adjust to BYU email change

By Alice Gubler
October 09, 2023 12:00 AM
A BYU student checks his Y-Message account. BYU students are now required to use their Y-Message and Microsoft Outlook accounts for all campus and educational communication. (Alice Gubler)
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AI note-takers: useful or a learning nightmare?

By Zoe Cook
October 05, 2023 12:00 AM
In an era defined by digitalization and rapid technological advancements, note-taking is undergoing significant changes. AI note-takers, a concept previously found only in science fiction, are now a reality.
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Threads app has more than 70 million registered users in less than 40 hours

By Joe Wirthlin
July 07, 2023 12:00 AM
Meta's new app Threads passed more than 70 million registered users on July 7, two days after launching to the public.
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Provo wins Best Performing City award for third consecutive year

By Ethan Porter
June 01, 2023 12:00 AM
For the third year in a row, Provo won theMilken Institute Best Performing Cities Indexaward for large cities across the nation.
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BYU study suggests AI can predict election outcomes

By Emma Everett
May 31, 2023 12:00 AM
Artificial intelligence is everywhere. It suggests items for online shopping carts, generates massive quantities of text, organizes Instagram feeds and mimics speech.
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The humanities are shrinking, but not dying

By Emma Everett
May 04, 2023 12:00 AM
The 2010s saw a decline in humanities enrollments across the country. Now, in a post-pandemic world, there’s potential for a boost, according to BYU College of Humanities Assistant Dean Sherami Jara.
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Parents, BYU professor react to TikTok screen time limit

By Ethan Porter
March 29, 2023 12:00 AM
TikTok announced earlier this month their new screen time limit of 60 minutes for users under the age of 18, hoping to increase teenagers' awareness of how much time they spend on the app.
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Artificial Intelligence gains popularity, BYU community discusses potential to be campus tool

By Meagan Pinckney
March 21, 2023 12:00 AM
Artificial Intelligence software is continuing to improve since its release, and professors, students and writers are determining how to best use it in the academic world.
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BYU professor works to connect 'entire human family' through genealogy research lab

By Emma Everett
February 27, 2023 12:00 AM
Economics professor Joseph Price said he believes it is possible to love a billion people. He grows that love one day, one handwritten to-do list and one census record at a time.
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New campus technology adjustments to roll out Spring Term 2023

By Joe Wirthlin
February 17, 2023 12:00 AM
Technology changes for students, faculty and staff will be in place for spring term.
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BYU students claim 3 finalist spots in Utah Entrepreneur Challenge

By Meagan Pinckney
February 14, 2023 12:00 AM
Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute announced three BYU teams among their top 20 student business finalists competing in the Utah Entrepreneur Challenge.
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BYU alumnus, former student athlete creates app to help connect students with tutors

By Anna LaTour
February 13, 2023 12:00 AM
CJ Lee, a BYU alumnus and former student golf athlete, is working to help students find new ways to connect with tutors through his app Stutor.
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