The disability community has long struggled with “useful” technologies – lessons for everyone in dealing with AI

You may have heard that artificial intelligence is going to revolutionize everything, save the world and give everyone superhuman powers. Or you may have heard that it’s going to take away your job, make you lazy and stupid, and turn the world into a cyberpunk dystopia. Think of another way to look at AI: as … Read more

Rogue planets may come from ‘twisted Tatooine’ binary star systems

Star Wars fans will definitely get a kick out of binary star systems nicknamed “Tatooine” systems – a reference to the planet Luke Skywalker stands on to stare at the twin suns in Star Wars: A New Hope. It turns out that some planets in the real-life versions of these systems may have gotten a … Read more

Building fairness into AI is crucial – and difficult to do well

Artificial intelligence’s ability to process and analyze large amounts of data has revolutionized decision-making processes, making operations in healthcare, finance, criminal justice and other sectors of society more efficient and, in many cases, more effective. However, this transformative power comes with a significant responsibility: the need to ensure that these technologies are developed and deployed … Read more