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May 20, 8:23 pm

Experts discuss AI implications following Trump administration executive order

Artificial intelligence experts at UCLA said AI deregulation creates cultural challenges and has significant business implications following a Trump administration executive order. One of President Donald Trump’s executive orders – executive order 14179 – passed in January and revoked previous AI regulation policies that he described as “barriers to American AI innovation.” Titled “Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence,” the order places a high emphasis on global leadership and competition and deregulating AI. Read more...

Photo: (Mabel Neyyan/Daily Bruin)

A Closer Look, California, International, Los Angeles, National, News, Science & Health

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May 19, 9:59 pm

UCLA research programs hit by EPA cuts amid national changes to climate policy

UCLA researchers and policy experts expressed concerns about the qualifications of new Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin. Since his appointment, Zeldin has overseen the rollback of 31 environmental regulations and has attempted to revise the EPA’s 2009 findings that greenhouse gases endanger public health, according to an EPA press release. Read more...

Photo: Lee Zeldin, the new Environmental Protection Agency administrator, is pictured. Many UCLA researchers and policy experts expressed concerns about Zeldin’s qualifications. (Photo courtesy of the United States Environmental Protection Agency)

A Closer Look, Academics, California, Los Angeles, National, News, Science & Health

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May 18, 8:47 pm

‘Tragic and devastating’: Scientists react to funding cuts for climate research

When Sara Graves wakes up every morning, she hopes the federal grants supporting her climate change research have not been cut. Graves – a doctoral student in atmospheric and oceanic sciences – works as a researcher at the UCLA Center for Climate Science, where she focuses on water conservation efforts, along with other climate-related research. Read more...

Photo: (Valerie Liman/Daily Bruin Staff)

Campus, Fire, Los Angeles, News, Science & Health

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May 12, 1:13 am

Experts examine narratives around wildfires in Fowler Museum event panel

Experts discussed patterns in the history of fire in the context of the January Los Angeles County fires at the Fowler Museum on April 30. The panel, titled, “Why History Matters: L.A. Read more...

Photo: A panelist at the “Why History Matters: L.A. Wildfires Past, Present, and Future” event speaks at a lectern. The event, held at the Fowler Museum, challenged historical narratives of fires. (Edward Ho/Daily Bruin)

Crime, Los Angeles, National, News

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May 10, 3:11 pm

Trump declares West LA VA campus as National Center for Warrior Independence

This post was updated May 12 at 12:35 a.m. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday designating the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs campus as the National Center for Warrior Independence. Read more...

Photo: The Jackie Robinson Stadium scoreboard is pictured. The stadium sits on land owned by the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs campus, which President Donald Trump designated as the National Center for Warrior Independence on Friday. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)

Campus, Crime, Los Angeles, News

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May 6, 10:36 pm

Students, community members sue CHP, LAPD over alleged force in encampment sweep

Students and community members filed a lawsuit against California Highway Patrol and Los Angeles Police Department on Thursday for their alleged use of excessive force against protesters during the police sweep of the first Palestine solidarity encampment last May. Read more...

Photo: Police officers stand outside the first Palestine solidarity encampment. A group of protesters are suing CHP and LAPD for use of excessive force during the police sweep of the encampment. (Brandon Morquecho/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Campus, Los Angeles, News, Student Government, Transportation

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May 4, 10:57 pm

Students to vote on renewal of the Bruin U-Pass in 2025 USAC elections

Students will determine the future of the Bruin U-Pass in the 2025 Undergraduate Students Association Council election. The 2023 Universal Access Transit Pass Referendum, which provides UCLA students with TAP cards for unlimited public transit across Los Angeles County for what was initially $3.30 per quarter, is set to expire in 2026. Read more...

Photo: A Big Blue Bus is pictured. Undergraduate students will vote on whether to renew funding for the Bruin U-Pass. (Daily Bruin file photo)


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