Q&A: Is the artificial intelligence boom a 'runaway train?'
As an artificial intelligence researcher, Cynthia Rudin has watched the recent, explosive growth of the technology with a keen, concerned eye.
Feb 27, 2023
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New reports explore roadblocks to and drivers of investment in renewable energy
Today, the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment (CCSI) at the Columbia Climate School launched two new reports on the roadblocks to and drivers of investment in renewable energy in developing countries.
Dec 14, 2022
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How public service media organizations can create a responsible approach to algorithmic recommendations
A new report, published by the Ada Lovelace Institute and co-authored by Dr. Silvia Milano from the University of Exeter, explores the development and use of recommendation systems in public service media organizations in ...
Nov 30, 2022
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New model to help reframe the transition to low-carbon electric power
Governments and societies around the world face increasing urgency in responding to climate change by accelerating the transition to a low-carbon energy system but differing views remain on the combination of energy technologies ...
Sep 14, 2022
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Musical algorithm classifies classics
An efficient neural network can now take a series of music files as input and define them quickly by genre and style, thanks to work published in the International Journal of Web Science. Such a system could be a boon to ...
May 24, 2022
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Subtle signals can influence whether people trust online recommendations
Subtle labels that tip off how online recommendation systems choose their selections, such as book and movie choices, may influence whether people trust those systems, according to a team of researchers. They may also tip ...
May 3, 2022
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New language-learning algorithms risk reinforcing inequalities, social fragmentation
The use of large language models could transform many facets of modern life, including how policymakers assess public sentiment about pending legislation, how patients evaluate their medical care and how scientists could ...
Apr 28, 2022
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US Treasury secretary calls for improved cryptocurrency rules
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Thursday called for increased oversight of cryptocurrencies, after President Joe Biden last month green-lit work on creating a digital American dollar.
Apr 7, 2022
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EXPLAINER: How sweeping EU rules would curb tech companies
Online companies would have to ramp up efforts to keep harmful content off their platforms and take other steps to protect users under rules that European Union lawmakers are set to vote on Thursday.
Jan 20, 2022
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Is your phone really listening to your conversations? Well, turns out it doesn't have to
Have you ever chatted with a friend about buying a certain item and been targeted with an ad for that same item the next day? If so, you may have wondered whether your smartphone was "listening" to you.
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