Get the scoop on Alabama embryo ruling and preschool remote learning

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Key Points:

• Alabama Supreme Court ruling considers frozen embryos as children, sparking debate in the fertility industry
• Remote learning, specifically through programs like Ahlan Simsin, shows promising results for preschoolers in crisis situations

In the latest edition of The Download from MIT Technology Review, two key stories catch the attention of readers. The first story focuses on a ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court, which declared frozen embryos as children, leading to discussions around the implications for future technologies like artificial wombs. This decision has significant implications for the fertility industry as it intertwines with the abortion debate.

The second story highlights the effectiveness of remote learning, particularly for preschoolers in crisis situations. Educational disruptions caused by various factors have impacted millions of children globally, with a program called Ahlan Simsin, a tailored version of Sesame Street for Syrian refugee children, showing promising results in leveraging remote learning to support young children’s development.

Additionally, the newsletter provides a roundup of must-read technology stories, ranging from the first privately-built spacecraft landing on the moon to the challenges of AI chatbots in security. These diverse stories offer insights into the ever-evolving landscape of technology and its impact on different aspects of society.