By Eli Chavez Anthropic AI, the company behind the large-language model known as Claude, is partnering with Northeastern University, Champlain University and the London School of Economics to unveil its new offering: Claude for Education. The partnership will provide students, faculty and staff at partnering institutions with full subscriptions to Claude. Anthropic said the new education-forward model […]
Innovation center will be first U.S.-based R&D site for MitsubishiBy Eli Chavez One month after Nvidia announced plans to launch a new research center in Boston, an international electronics company has announced it will be bringing its resources to Boston with an innovation center in Cambridge. The Mitsubishi Electric U.S., an affiliate of Mitsubishi Electric Corp., announced that it […]
By William Hall Another merger of Bay State financial institutions is in the works — and for the leaders of Eastern Bank and HarborOne Bank, this one is personal. Under a pending agreement, Boston-based Eastern Bankshares Inc. (Nasdaq: EBC) would acquire Brockton-based HarborOne Bancorp Inc. (Nasdaq: HONE) for roughly $490 million. Eastern plans to pay HarborOne […]
By Marq Burnett As the hybrid era ramped up after the pandemic, experts warned that proximity bias would be difficult to avoid. Now that employers are in the midst of their hybrid models — and some are even moving past them — new data suggests fears about proximity bias, or the tendency to gravitate toward employees who are physically […]
By JLL Currently, Boston is an ideal destination for those looking to thrive in the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape as well as explore cutting-edge technology. From attracting impressive venture funding and housing renowned AI companies to fostering a supportive tough tech ecosystem, Boston showcases a combination of factors that solidify its position as a leading global […]
by Justice Malala In 1994 south Africa provided some of the most joyous scenes of the late 20th century, when it elected Nelson Mandela as its first black president. The more or less peaceful transition from apartheid to multiracial democracy demonstrated what can happen when political enemies show courage and imagination. Yet as our Briefing this […]
By Augusta Saraiva US employers scaled back hiring in April and the unemployment rate unexpectedly rose, suggesting some cooling is underway in the labor market after a strong start to the year. Nonfarm payrolls advanced 175,000 last month, the smallest gain in six months, a Bureau of Labor Statistics report showed Friday. A later release showed that business activity […]
By Emily Spatz Construction has commenced on a residential building in Kendall Square that is set to become the tallest building in Cambridge, investors announced last week. The building will rise at 121 Broadway and stand over 450 feet tall, according to architects on the project. Boston Properties (BXP), a real estate investment trust, announced that construction […]
By Grant Welker A planned food market in East Cambridge amid a series of major new developments has its first tenant, and it’s a restaurant from a well-known restaurateur in the neighborhood. Chef Will Gilson will open AMBA this summer, a Mediterranean-inspired café that’ll be part of the new First Street Market just a few blocks from other […]
By Owners Developers & Managers Somerville, MA According to Rafi Properties, owner and operator of Somernova, the 7.4-acre innovation campus and community dedicated to helping people and companies iterate and grow faster, Somerville Media Center (SMC) will expand their footprint at the campus and open a new media center designed to spark creativity and amplify community […]
