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Understanding bias and discrimination in AI: Why sociolinguistics holds the key to better Large Language Models and a fairer world

University of Birmingham
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The language ‘engines’ that power generative artificial intelligence (AI) are plagued by a wide range of issues that can hurt society, most notably through the spread of misinformation and discriminatory content, including racist and sexist stereotypes.

Journal: Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence

Early hominin toolmaking in Ethiopia sheds light on engineering ingenuity

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A study published in PLOS ONE investigates how early hominins in Ethiopia, between 1.6- 1.0 million years ago, selected rocks for toolmaking, revealing their cognitive and adaptive capabilities. The study examined the engineering properties of raw materials at the Melka Wakena site using advanced imaging and robotic experiments. The findings demonstrate that early humans made informed decisions based on factors like durability and efficiency, providing new insights into the technological behaviors of early Pleistocene toolmakers.

Journal: PLOS One

Duke-NUS marks 20 years with transformative S$30 million in philanthropic gifts and pledges to boost next-gen medical breakthroughs

Duke-NUS Medical School
Business Announcement

Duke-NUS Medical School celebrated its 20th anniversary with a significant philanthropic milestone, securing more than S$30 million in funding that will enrich advanced medical research and education. These contributions reflect the community’s strong support for Duke-NUS’ leading role in medical innovation and education.

Generative AI: Uncovering its environmental and social costs

Eurasia Academic Publishing Group
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A recent commentary article by researchers from Northwestern University, Harvard University, and The University of Texas at San Antonio highlights the significant but overlooked environmental and social impacts of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI).

Journal: Environmental Science and Ecotechnology

Employers seek ethical, adaptable graduates in 2025 job market

Drexel University
Reports and Proceedings

Ethical judgement, adaptability and critical thinking are among the skills that employers value the most in job candidates, according to Drexel University’s 2025 Annual College Hiring Outlook Report. The 54th annual job market analysis, published by Drexel’s LeBow College of Business sheds light on the trends and challenges shaping this year's hiring projections.

Tickling the nerves: Why crime content is popular

National Research University Higher School of Economics
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Consumers of content about serial killers watch and read it to experience intense emotions that are often lacking in everyday life and to understand the reasons that drive people to commit crimes. However, such content does not contribute to increased aggression. These conclusions were drawn by sociologists from HSE University. The results of their study have been published in Crime, Media, Culture: An International Journal.

Journal: Crime Media Culture An International Journal

How many children use Tik Tok against the rules? Most, study finds

University of California - San Francisco
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Most 11- and 12-year-olds use Tik Tok and other social media despite the platforms’ age restrictions, and many show signs of addiction to social media, a new UC San Francisco study found.

Journal: Academic Pediatrics
Funder: NIH/National Institutes of Health, NIH/National Institutes of Health, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation