Artificial intelligence could help. A new tool could enhance the one-on-one tutoring sometimes used to supplement classroom instruction in these schools, allowing tutors to tap into the expertise of more experienced teachers during virtual sessions. Here’s how it works.

— Rhiannon Williams

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1 Google is developing an AI agent called Jarvis
It will be able to do entire tasks for you, like buying things or making reservations. (information $)
+ What are AI agents? (MIT Technology Review)

2 Far-right sheriffs prepare to disrupt elections
And the means they intend to use are becoming increasingly violent. (wired $)
+ Election officials are receiving an unprecedented number of threats. (Atlantic $)
+ Groups coordinate online to spread lies about the election. (NBC)

3 See the first images of solar flares from a new NASA telescope
These storms are what’s behind the increased visibility of bright lights in our night sky recently. (NYT $)

4 Elon Musk appears to have briefly worked illegally in the US
Which makes his current obsession with borders seem a little hypocritical. (WP $)
+ Why does he support Trump so enthusiastically? (Vox)

5 An AI transcription tool used in hospitals makes up things no one said
OpenAI said its Whisper tool should not be used in “high-risk domains.” But that’s exactly what happens. (A?)

6 China restricts access to materials needed to make chips
It has a near monopoly, so any tightening of supply is likely to have a huge impact. (NYT $)
+ What’s next in tokens. (MIT Technology Review)

7 A Neuralink rival says its eye implant has restored sight to the blind
It’s an interesting discovery—but still very early to test the technology. (wired $)

8 Nuclear energy is back in fashion
But whether building new reactors is the best way to quickly reduce emissions is debatable. (Nature)
+ Why artificial intelligence and clean energy need each other. (MIT Technology Review)

9 Can Boeing be repaired?
It’s been in shambles for the better part of five years, and the problems keep piling up. (FT $)

10 People have a lot of love for Microsoft Excel
It’s been around for 40 years, during which time it has amassed a surprisingly devoted fan base. (The Guardian)