Software

Simulating discrimination in virtual reality

Have you ever been advised to "walk a mile in someone else's shoes?" Considering another person's perspective can be a challenging endeavor—but recognizing our errors and biases is key to building understanding across communities. ...

Computer Sciences

Q&A: Alexa, am I happy? How AI emotion recognition falls short

Is the fear of public speaking the same as being chased by a bear? Does raising an eyebrow convey amusement or confusion? In 1995, Rosalind Picard, a scientist and inventor, introduced the idea of computers developing the ...

Business

Applying blockchain to digital advertising

The same technology that secures cryptocurrency systems could also protect users from invasive and predatory advertising, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Georgia.

Robotics

Why are so many robots white?

Problems of racial and gender bias in artificial intelligence algorithms and the data used to train large language models like ChatGPT have drawn the attention of researchers and generated headlines. But these problems also ...

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