Six ways (and counting) that big data systems are harming society
The risks of big data are not getting enough attention.
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Is the Supreme Court acting less like a court?
The Supreme Court’s public reputation is strong in part because people see it as less political than other government branches. What can text analysis tell us about how accurate that perception is?
Taylor Swift and the end of the Hollywood writers strike – a tale of two media narratives
What does it say about the online media ecosystem when the end of a 146-day strike is buried under headlines and posts about Swift’s budding romance with NFL star Travis Kelce?
Pregnancy is an engineering challenge − diagnosing and treating preterm birth requires understanding its mechanics
How and why preterm birth happens is still unclear, in part because research on pregnancy tends to focus on developmental biology.
Why the latest wave of terrorism will get worse before it gets better
The latest wave of terrorism aims to kill as many people as possible, as horrifically as possible, with new tools and methods. That makes fighting back more difficult.
Why it’s time for pervasive surveillance…of the police
Michael Brown’s recent shooting death by Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson illustrates the pressing importance of digitally documenting police activity, while Eric Garner’s case illustrates the limits…
Big Data at the movies: the Kinomatics project
The backlash against “big data” studies is well underway. And no more so than in the area of humanities and creative arts research. If I had a dollar for every person who has told me over the past year…
You are the new gatekeeper of the news
Before you share another article on Facebook, consider your responsibility to make sure what you post is true.
Why AI can’t replace air traffic controllers
An air traffic safety expert explains why humans will remain central to managing the nation’s airports and airspace even as AI promises to improve air traffic control.
Success of immunotherapy stimulates future pigment cell and melanoma research
An international team of researchers is probing the links between skin diseases, including cancer, to speed the search for cures.
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