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WPI professor says global health equity lies at the intersection of tech, science and humanity
Karen Oates of Worcester Polytechnic Institute says integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning into public health—ethically—is key to innovation. -
What social media platforms are (and aren't) doing to fight misinformation
Misinformation can impact voting in elections and sway public opinion, says GBH digital strategist Zack Waldman. -
Is the Apple Vision Pro worth the price?
Tech writer Andy Ihnatko gave his initial impressions on the Apple Vision Pro. -
From Google Docs to FaceTime: How a digital literacy program is empowering older adults
Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly's Digital Dividends class equips older adults with a technology kit and an education on how to use it, all while forming powerful intergenerational bonds. -
A local retired educator is taking his crusade against online scams to 150,000 followers
Doug Fodeman spent decades teaching internet safety to young students. Now his online newsletter is reaching people across the globe. -
How two UMass alumni are using AI to sort trash better than humans
Ian Goodine, one of the creators of AuditPRO, called the AI machine a "fancy photo booth for trash." -
The Genius Next Door: BU ecologist breaks down carbon dynamics
Last month, environmental ecologist Lucy Hutyra was named as one of the MacArthur "genius" grant fellows for 2023. She's one of four local awardees, part of Under the Radar's series, "The Genius Next Door." -
BU professor Joan Donovan explains the meteoric rise of misogyny on social media
She said creators like Andrew Tate have figured out how to "play the algorithms." -
Bill seeks to curtail police use of facial recognition in Massachusetts
Police would still be permitted to use facial recognition technology, but with some caveats, a UMass computer science professor said. -
Is hybrid work now a permanent fixture in America?
Three years after the COVID shutdown, companies have debated between returning to the office and remote work. But nationwide, many are adopting the hybrid work life, which many consider to be the future of work.
