The MIT Ethics of Computing Research Symposium showcases projects at the intersection of technology, ethics, and social responsibility.

Researchers at MIT, NYU, and UCLA develop an approach to help evaluate whether large language models like GPT-4 are equitable enough to be clinically viable for mental health support.

Researchers have developed a web plug-in to help those looking to protect their mental health make more informed decisions.

Research surveys show warnings issued by world leaders are taken equally seriously whether issued on social media or through formal statements.

The Trustnet browser extension lets individuals assess the accuracy of any content on any website.

A communication system whose users reveal only a few verified aspects of their identity can empower less confident participants to speak up, researchers report.

Research in Southeast Asia quantifies how much wildfire smoke hurts peoples’ moods; finds the effect is greater when fires originate in other countries.

Partisan media might deepen political polarization, but we should measure people’s media habits more carefully before drawing conclusions, researchers say.

An MIT student and linguistics professor spot an emerging English phrase and examine what it tells us about syntax — but questions remain.

An experiment in Egypt suggests ways to spread information for women facing domestic violence.