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AI-proof jobs, the best college dorms in the US, and a roadside stand serving up compliments
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Today’s episode dives into a new survey that ranks the most AI-proof jobs. You’ll also hear about the best college dorm rooms in the U.S., an at-home test that may help with early Alzheimer’s detection, and the 9-year-old giving out compliments like candy. This episode was hosted and produced by Case Kenny. Research and writing by Natalie Stone, Ally Mauch, Rebekah Brandes, and Stephanie Friedman. Music by Ryan Peitzke. For more good news, tune in to Nice News Today on Mondays and Fridays and subscribe to the daily Nice News newsletter at NiceNews.com. The episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth. Nice News listeners get 40% off at cozyearth.com with code NICENEWS at checkout.
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Good morning. Welcome to Nice news today, your 10 minute roundup of the week's most positive News. It is September 5th and today I'm diving into a new survey that ranks the most AI proof jobs. I've also got the scoop on the best college dorms in the us, an at home test that may help with early Alzheimer's detection, and the nine year old giving out compliments like candy. I'm your host Case Kenny. Let's uncover some good Together Many of us have had the nerve wracking thought that AI could replace our jobs one day. But a new study from Microsoft may help put some of those fears to rest. Researchers analyzed over 200,000 conversations with Bing Copilot, the company's search engine chatbot, and identified which jobs are the least likely to be automated by AI in the years to come. They found that phlebotomists, healthcare professionals that draw blood samples from patients, took the number one spot. Following that are nursing assistants, hazardous material removal workers, painters, helpers and plasterers and embalmers. To figure this out, the researchers looked at which work tasks people turned to AI for the most, as well as how successful and impactful these tasks were. From there, the team created AI applicability scores for each job computer Considering AI primarily works with data, it's no surprise that many of these quote unquote AI proof roles are healthcare workers or blue collar jobs that require physical skills. The researchers also identified the jobs that appear to be at the highest risk, which include interpreters, historians and sales representatives. But Microsoft reps told Gizmodo that there's one comforting tidbit to keep in mind. Although the study demonstrates that AI can support certain tasks, it doesn't show that it can fully replace any job. We're just a few days into September, but there's already plenty of exciting stargazing on the horizon. On Sunday, the last full moon of the summer rises. It's a potentially bloody corn moon. But don't worry, that's not as ominous as it sounds. It's called the corn moon because it's taking place during corn harvesting season in the northern US and it's a bloody moon because if it coincides with a lunar eclipse, which it will in certain parts of the the world outside North America, it'll have a pinkish color. For those of us in the US There are other celestial events to look forward to. If you turn your eyes upward during the wee morning hours of September 16th, you may catch a glimpse of Venus and Jupiter canoodling in the sky. And September 22 marks the autumnal equinox or the astronomical start of fall, during which night and day will be approximately the same length from from that point on, the days will get progressively shorter until the winter solstice. From thin mattresses to dirty bathrooms, college dorm rooms aren't typically considered the peak of luxury. But thanks to a survey from the Princeton Review, we now know which universities boast better than average on campus accommodations. The survey asked 170,000 students at nearly 400 schools around the US to rate their residence halls or on campus housing. So where are the best dorms in a country? Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri came out on top. The university's housing features tempur Pedic twin beds, suite style rooms with private bedrooms and shared common areas, green spaces in residential communities and free laundry in every building. Next on the list are High Point University in North Carolina, Washington and Lee University in Virginia, and Scripps College in California. You can see the full top 25 list on the Princeton Reviews website. Next up, I have the story of a 19 year old named Cozy who as of early August had spent nearly 15 years in foster care and was the longest waiting person in the Arkansas foster care system, according to a local NBC outlet. But the story has a happy ending. On August 25th, Tim and Anna Dietrich adopted Cozy, saying in a press conference that they felt the adoption was meant to be, they said, quote, we're supposed to give him our name, give him our family, give him whole hearts. Anna met Cozy through Project Zero, a non profit she works for that helps find permanent homes for foster children. With each adoption, the organization becomes that much closer to reaching its goal of zero children in foster care. In a social media post, Project Zero said, quote, we're still celebrating Cozy's adoption. There are still nearly 200 children and teens like Cozy who deserve our whole hearts, our community and to be part of a family. If you're interested in learning how to adopt, you can learn more@theproject0.com what if you could detect Alzheimer's disease years before a clinical diagnosis is possible. An at home test being developed by the University of Bath in Bristol could help do just that. The Fastball eeg, a simple three minute brainwave test, records electrical brain activity while people look at a stream of pictures. It can accurately identify memory problems in people who have mild cognitive impairment. It can condition associated with a greater risk of Alzheimer's. Publishing their findings on Monday, researchers showed for the first time in a small trial that people can successfully take the test from their homes. From there, the results were sent to a doctor. Not only does Fastball promise to offer an affordable, easy way to help screen for Alzheimer's, but it could also provide comfort to those who test negative. The study's lead author explained to Newsweek that the test doesn't identify Alzheimer's, but it's rather, quote, a tool in the toolbox for clinicians to help them make earlier diagnoses. The researchers are currently conducting two additional patient studies on the test's accuracy and hope to have results in 2027. This roadside stand in Illinois doesn't serve up cold lemonade, but it's refreshing all the same. Instead of selling drinks, 9 year old Ethan Wargo gives out free compliments to passerbys. And that's why he's today's inspiring human after reading about a character who sets up an insult stand in the graphic novel series Doug Man, Ethan became inspired to set up stand that did just the opposite boosted others self esteem. So in July he began sitting in a lawn chair on the grass in front of his house next to a table with a handwritten sign advertising free compliments. Ethan really began gaining traction when his dad posted him on social media and he's since offered up kind words like I like your bike and I think you look really handsome to those who stop and say hello. He told CBS News that some people have even traveled up to an hour to get a compliment from him. And Ethan knows exactly why folks would make such a long drive. He said, quote it's just very heartwarming to them. And that's it for today's episode. If you love these stories, please consider giving us a follow on Apple, Spotify and YouTube Music and sharing this episode with a friend. If you want more good news, visit nicenews.com to sign up for our free daily newsletter. Until next time, keep spreading your light and remember there's more than enough good out there to go around. Have a great day.