Tag: Microsoft

Frequent Technology Use Linked to ADHD Symptoms in Teens, Study

July 18, 2018

A new study of 2,500 teenagers suggests that frequent use of digital media can lead to higher risk of developing ADHD-related symptoms . By Daniela Hernandez and Betsy Morris The Wall Street Journal July 17, 2018 11:00 a.m. ET . Parents, teachers and clinicians worry that use of digital media like social-networking sites, videogames and streaming services […]

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Microsoft Seeks To Use AI To Help People With Disabilities

May 7, 2018

NEW YORK CITY (AP) — Microsoft is launching a $25 million initiative to use artificial intelligence to build better technology for people with disabilities. CEO Satya Nadella announced the new “AI for Accessibility” effort as he kicked off Microsoft’s annual conference for software developers. The Build conference in Seattle features sessions on cloud computing, artificial…

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