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A congressman wanted to understand AI. So he went back to a college classroom to learn
A Virginia congressman has gone back to college to study artificial intelligence so he can help regulate it. AI has been called an economic game changer, a threat to democracy or even an existential threat to humanity. Members of Congress need to figure out how to regulate AI in a way that encourages potential benefits while mitigating the worst risks....
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GMU cricket stadium proposal scrapped
George Mason University won’t build a temporary stadium for D.C.’s professional cricket club, the school announced Thursday. The stadium proposed for the university’s west campus would have become home to the Washington Freedom and the GMU baseball team, but the school’s president said the plan ultimately didn’t align with the university’s strategic plans. Students and neighbors of the university...
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Residents express concerns over proposed cricket stadium at GMU
A new cricket arena that might be built on the campus of George Mason University is the topic of discussion among neighbors. News4’s Mauricio Casillas reports.
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Proposed cricket stadium at GMU faces opposition from students, neighbors
Students and neighbors of George Mason University are rallying in opposition to a proposed facility for Washington’s newly formed professional cricket team. It would be a partnership between the school and the Washington Freedom. GMU said it also could be an opportunity to move its successful baseball team out of an aging field and share a 5,000-person stadium on...
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Proposed cricket stadium at GMU faces opposition
Students and neighbors of George Mason University are rallying in opposition to a proposal to build a facility for Washington’s newly formed professional cricket team. Northern Virginia Bureau Reporter Drew Wilder shares their concerns about what the university is calling a “temporary stadium.”
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Department of Education launches Title VI investigation of George Mason University
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights is now investigating how the school handles antisemitic and Islamophobic allegations. News4’s Jackie Bensen explains what the investigation means for students.
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Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's legacy and landmark cases
The late former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor is known to be the first female Supreme Court Justice and for her centrist role in the court room. News4’s Drew Wilder talked to a George Mason University law professor who knew her personally about her legacy.
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How George Mason's new Arlington campus will boost tech education
Tech companies need talent, and George Mason University’s new campus in Arlington aims to become an innovation hub for students and the larger community. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.
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Students hold pro-Palestinian rally at George Mason University
Students for Justice in Palestine held a rally at George Mason University amid a national call to action. News4’s Dominique Moody reports from the campus.
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Blimps Battle in Competition at George Mason University
Innovation was in the air at George Mason University this week as six college robotics teams from around country faced off their flying robots in a game similar to quidditch. News4 photographer BJ Forte shows the science behind the battle of the blimps.
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Women Leading the Field of Forensic Science
Women are increasingly playing a bigger role in solving crimes — not just with a badge, but through science. News4’s Mauricio Casillas shines a light on the next generation of scientists who will play a role in helping solve crimes.
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Virginia Study Seeks to Understand Police Recruiting and Retention
A police force and university in northern Virginia are teaming up for what they say will be a first-of-its-kind study that will seek over the next 20 years the assess the challenges police agencies face in recruitment and retention. Fairfax County Police and George Mason University announced the study Friday. It will take place as police departments across the country...
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GMU Students Petition Against Gov. Youngkin
An online petition has over 6,000 signatures as of Monday afternoon. News4’s Mauricio Casillas reports.
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George Mason University Students Petition Against Youngkin as Commencement Speaker
Some students at George Mason University are petitioning against the commencement speaker, just days after the university announced that Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin will give the speech to the class of 2023.
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DC-Area Students Learn About Cybersecurity Careers
Hundreds of Virginia high schoolers attended CyberSlam at George Mason University to get a look at a future in cybersecurity. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.