Biden's executive order puts civil rights in the middle of the AI regulation discussion

If safety is the heart of the Biden administration’s executive order on AI, then civil rights is its soul.

Margaret Hu, Taylor Reveley Research Professor and Professor of Law, Director, Digital Democracy Lab, William & Mary • conversation
Nov. 3, 2023 ~7 min

AI: we may not need a new human right to protect us from decisions by algorithms – the laws already exist

Effective implementation of existing law can protect us from the risks posed by AI algorithms.

Richard Mackenzie-Gray Scott, Postdoctoral Fellow, Bonavero Institute of Human Rights, University of Oxford • conversation
Oct. 10, 2023 ~8 min


Analysis finds bias in shell casings as forensic evidence

“Firearms experts are failing to report evidence that’s favorable to the defense, and it has to be addressed and corrected.”

Rachel Cramer-Iowa State • futurity
Oct. 3, 2023 ~6 min

Trans students benefit from gender-inclusive classrooms, research shows – and so do the other students and science itself

‘Don’t Say Gay’ bills claim to use science to justify a binary definition of sex based on certain traits. But the biology of sex and gender is not so simple.

Sarah Eddy, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, Florida International University • conversation
Aug. 31, 2023 ~11 min

Employers judge mental health posts on social media

Mental health disclosures on platforms like LinkedIn can affect the way potential employers view you, a study finds.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Aug. 31, 2023 ~5 min

Myths about ‘talent’ disadvantage women in science

"The problem is precisely this myth that science is best done in such a way that parallels the way most male students are."

Maria Hornbek-Copenhagen • futurity
Aug. 28, 2023 ~8 min

For minorities, biased AI algorithms can damage almost every part of life

Data used to train AI systems often reflects the racism inherent in society.

Arshin Adib-Moghaddam, Professor in Global Thought and Comparative Philosophies, SOAS, University of London • conversation
Aug. 24, 2023 ~6 min

Explaining inequality to kids can cut bias

Focus on structural origins of inequality can diminish biased views of others’ economic status among children, a study shows.

James Devitt-NYU • futurity
Aug. 22, 2023 ~7 min


There’s racial bias in lower-level NFL coach hiring and promoting

“These data analyses show where biases are hiding, and once we know that, we can think about interventions..."

Rachel Cramer-Iowa State • futurity
Aug. 21, 2023 ~6 min

6-step plan aims to boost faculty diversity

A team of scientists offers a roadmap for increasing diversity among biomedical engineering faculty.

Juan Siliezar-Brown • futurity
Aug. 15, 2023 ~6 min

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