“A chatbot turns hostile. A test version of a Roomba vacuum collects images of users in private situations. A Black woman is falsely identified as a suspect on the basis of facial recognition software.” Incidents like these are not just glitches – but examples of more fundamental and increasingly common problems in products using #AI. And research suggests a troubling reality of the next generation of #engineers: They seem unprepared to grapple with the social implications of their work. Read more: https://buff.ly/3wVaTg7 #engineering #stem #ArtificialIntelligence #highereducation
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The Conversation US arose out of deep-seated concerns for the fading quality of our public discourse – and recognition of the vital role that academic experts can play in the public arena. Independent and not-for-profit, it is part of a global network of newsrooms first launched in Australia in 2011. The Conversation began its US operations in 2014, and now also publishes in Canada, the UK, France, Indonesia, Africa, Spain as well as Australia. The Conversation’s mission is particularly resonant in the U.S., where people universally sense that the country’s social fabric is strained and the common ground people share is shrinking. Information always has been essential to democracy – a societal good, like clean water. But many now find it difficult to put their trust in the media. And with little consensus about what to believe, it only becomes harder to reach agreement with fellow citizens regarding what’s truthful. The Conversation US seeks to be part of the solution to this problem. The Conversation’s editorial process is deliberate and collaborative. Editors pay close attention to the news environment to identify the issues citizens are concerned about. They reach out to leading scholars across academia and work with them to unlock their knowledge for the broad public. Through a Creative Commons license, we share Conversation US articles – at no charge to news organizations – across the geographic and ideological spectrum. We pay particular attention to strengthening news organizations that are severely under-resourced. The Associated Press distributes The Conversation US articles daily to thousands of newsrooms. Importantly, The Conversation US is committed to information transparency and credibility. Authors are only allowed to write on a subject on which they have proven expertise. They must sign a disclosure statement outlining any relevant funding or affiliations. We ourselves disclose all of The Conversation US’ funders on our homepage and elsewhere.
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The myth of a “model minority” is pervasive. And it does real damage. “The model minority narrative not only implicitly denies remedies to systemic discrimination, but it also harms other marginalized and oppressed groups. It implicitly suggests that non-Asians and non-Asian Americans cannot be considered model minorities,” writes Eddy Ng (https://buff.ly/4aJJEmH) As we wrap up Asian Heritage Month, let’s embrace a more inclusive and nuanced understanding of #AAPI experiences. A few ways to do this include: > amplifying the voices of underrepresented AAPI communities and advocating for policies that address inequalities > defining #success not just in terms of elite credentials and earning power, but in more diverse forms of achievement https://buff.ly/4c0g1OR #discrimination #workplace #microaggressions
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There are strong #marketing values behind the enduring love for Jason Kelce, throughout his long 13-year NFL career. “Kelce is authentic, transparent and straightforward in his personal branding, which focuses on his being an elite athlete and involved family man,” writes two marketing and branding scholars at (Temple University). His branding success could set himself up to follow in the footsteps of another Philly legend, Charles Barkley, and to remain relevant into retirement.
How Jason Kelce built his personal brand and became a Philly legend
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The question isn’t just whether #AI can be in a space, but also what spaces are appropriate and desirable for chatbots to interact with the humans there. According to #socialmedia researcher Casey Fiesler of the University of Colorado Boulder “Right now, many companies are wielding generative AI as a hammer with everything looking like a nail.” And one of those spaces where AI is being used unnecessarily and counterproductively is in online support communities. #Facebook has been experimenting with this already Would you want AI answering your questions here? https://lnkd.in/eRSg6QuF #technology #Meta
AI chatbots are intruding into online communities where people are trying to connect with other humans
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Maybe AI won’t rebel against us like in so many hyped-up scenarios, but overuse of AI does carry certain social risks. A psychologist from USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences who studies how people make decisions explains one of them. Good human decision-making process follows 3 steps: 1. Gathering counterfactual information 2. Considering multiple choices 3. Being willing to delay closure until we have processed our choice But most people make quick decisions without doing all that. Then the AI is trained on the results of those decisions. And used to make quick decisions. It creates a dangerous feedback loop. https://buff.ly/3VZr4TD #AI #criticalthinking #tech #ethics
The hidden risk of letting AI decide – losing the skills to choose for ourselves
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Having friends at work can be a good thing — it’s good for mental and physical health, prevents loneliness and helps employees and organizations perform better. But, like all relationships, it’s important to remember and respect boundaries. Some tips to remind yourself and your team: #workplaceculture
Workplace besties: How to build relationships at work while staying professional
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Automotive executives across the American South have developed a “union avoidance playbook,” writes (American University) scholar Stephen J. Silvia. For 40 years, Southern political and business leaders have sought to attract investment to their states – especially from foreign-owned manufacturers – by offering massive subsidies, low taxes, lower labor costs and a largely compliant workforce. This model has worked and led to today’s roughly 30% of U.S. autoworkers working at plants in the South. UAW’s recent loss in Alabama illustrates how hard #labor organizing is there, but it’s too soon to write off the organization’s changes in the region – especially with its growing and strengthening connections and strategies. https://buff.ly/3wMQ5XZ #unions #UAW
United Auto Workers’ defeat at Mercedes’ Alabama plants underscores challenges for organized labor in Southern states
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Put. Down. The. Jargon. And instead, consider these 3 tips to better communicate what your foundation or organization does: 1. Tell stories about the work you do and the projects you fund 2. Explain goals and the impact of the work clearly 3. If you have to use a jargon term, define it Two scholars of public interest communication, Aaron J. Zeiler (he/him) and Ann Searight Christiano of the University of Florida surveyed nearly 3,600 Americans and also talked to nonprofit communications professionals to find solutions. They have some least favorite bits of “philanthro-speak”: DAF, “theory of change”, “capacity building”, center as a verb, “awardee”. What would you add to the list? https://buff.ly/3UV2Vg3 #philanthropy #foundations #nonprofitmarketing
Foundations are using so many confusing words that few people can figure out what they’re doing
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Campus protests expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people and objecting to Israel’s military campaign in Gaza include many calls for universities and colleges to divest — a word that basically means sell — any of their assets that are tied to Israel or connected to companies supplying weapons and technology to Israel’s government. The Conversation US. asked Todd L. Ely, a University of Colorado Denver public administration scholar, to explain the challenges of meeting this demand. https://bit.ly/3KbuThq
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Commencements aren't just events where diplomas get handed out – these ceremonies are human rituals of meaning and belonging. An anthropologist from the University of Connecticut analyzes what’s going on that is important at the ritual level, and how it builds the sense of community and identity of graduates. (And why they shouldn't be taken away from students). https://lnkd.in/gMxqxiYf #campusprotests #commencement #highereducation #graduation
Commencement isn’t just about awarding degrees – and cancellations leave students disconnected and disillusioned
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