People see more of their own biases in algorithms

"Algorithms can codify and amplify human bias, but algorithms also reveal structural biases in our society."

Molly Callahan-Boston U. • futurity
April 22, 2024 ~10 min

Pandemic took a toll on undocumented immigrants’ mental health

Undocumented immigrants faced unique mental health challenges during COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study.

Amy McCaig-Rice University • futurity
March 28, 2024 ~4 min


Male psych researchers forget women in their field

"These biases influence decisions such as who to cite in a paper, but they also affect other ways in which we raise people up and give them platforms..."

UT Austin • futurity
March 7, 2024 ~7 min

Sex and gender in biology textbooks don’t mesh with science

Textbooks used by a majority of introductory US biology classes paint a "Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus" image, running afoul of scientific evidence.

James Devitt-NYU • futurity
Feb. 23, 2024 ~6 min

Early childhood teachers discipline Black boys differently

Early childhood teachers apply an "I'm watching you" approach to Black boys, but not white boys, in their classrooms when disciplining them.

Tracy DeStazio-Notre Dame • futurity
Feb. 14, 2024 ~8 min

AI model favors wealthier, western stuff

OpenAI's CLIP performs poorly on images that portray low-income and non-Western lifestyles, research finds.

Kate McAlpine-Michigan • futurity
Dec. 13, 2023 ~6 min

Dating platform algorithms skew toward popularity

A study finds that algorithms used by online dating platforms recommend more popular, attractive users over less popular, less attractive users.

Carnegie Mellon • futurity
Nov. 30, 2023 ~5 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


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

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