The White House's 'AI Bill of Rights' outlines five principles to make artificial intelligence safer, more transparent and less discriminatory

Many AI algorithms, like facial recognition software, have been shown to be discriminatory to people of color, especially those who are Black.

Christopher Dancy, Associate Professor of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering and Computer Science & Engineering, Penn State • conversation
Oct. 28, 2022 • ~8 min

I was a presidential science adviser – here are the many challenges Arati Prabhakar faces as she takes over President Biden's science policy office

The director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy plays a critical role in achieving the president’s science goals. Facilitating cooperation among the dozens of research agencies is key.

Neal Lane, Emeritus Professor of Science and Technology Policy and Physics and Astronomy, Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University • conversation
Oct. 6, 2022 • ~10 min

What is Paxlovid and how will it help the fight against coronavirus? An infectious diseases physician answers questions on the COVID-19 pill

An infections disease doctor discusses the use, benefits and availability of a drug to prevent severe COVID-19.

Patrick Jackson, Assistant Professor of Infectious Diseases, University of Virginia • conversation
April 28, 2022 • ~6 min

Being outdoors doesn’t mean you're safe from COVID-19 – a White House event showed what not to do

The wind will disperse some virus-carrying respiratory droplets, but not everything. Masks can make the difference.

Thomas A. Russo, Professor and Chief, Infectious Disease, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York • conversation
Oct. 8, 2020 • ~7 min

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