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AI has potential to revolutionize healthcare—but biases could worsen health disparities Crain’s Business Business: Nicholas Schiltz, assistant professor at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, suggested that a way to reduce bias in healthcare is to ensure diverse populations are involved with…

A Black woman was criminally charged after a miscarriage. It shows the perils of pregnancy post-Roe Associated Press: Jessie Hill, associate dean for research and faculty development and the Judge Ben C. Green Professor of Law, weighed in on the case of a woman who was criminally charged after…

Cleveland and Akron city councils look to balance rights and rules in public comments ideastream: Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law, discussed the First Amendment and the issue of free speech, as Akron and Cleveland city councils have either passed or are considering…

Two CWRU researchers named 2023 National Academy of Inventors fellows Crain’s Cleveland Business (subscription required): Robert Savinell, Distinguished University Professor and the George S. Dively Professor of Engineering at Case School of Engineering, and Jonathan Stamler, the Robert S. and…

How the U.S. is leveraging its spending power to strengthen supply chains Supply Chain Dive: Sue Helper, the Frank Tracy Carlton Professor of Economics, said that procurement tactics like creating demand signals and convening key industry players are critical tools in the government’s playbook…

Share sale set to test financial impact of OpenAI’s leadership turmoil Financial Times: Anat Alon-Beck, assistant professor of law, discussed a report highlighting OpenAI’s plans to proceed with its share sale following the recent high-profile leadership shakeup. “It hurt their valuation—we all…

Tired all the time? Here are the 3 things draining your energy Fast Company: Eileen Anderson, assistant professor at the School of Medicine, said that if feeling drained is becoming a default, it’s time to think about what is zapping your energy. “You might notice you are becoming drained…

Impact of Ohtani's record-breaking contract on smaller market teams Spectrum News: Jonathan Ernest, assistant professor of economics at Weatherhead School of Management, weighed in on professional baseball player Shohei Ohtani’s new record-breaking contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. “The…

What is JN.1? New COVID variant may become dominant for holiday season in the U.S. Health: Mark Cameron, associate professor at the School of Medicine, recommended that people stay up to date on their COVID boosters and practice other precautionary measures to stay healthy as a new variant makes…

Progress has been slow three years after Cleveland’s lead safe ordinance was passed. What will it take to move the needle? The Land: Robert Fischer, associate professor and co-director of the Center on Poverty and Community Development at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied…