When a plumbing issue arises, the decision between calling emergency plumbers or opting for regular Indianapolis plumbers can be critical. Whether it’s a burst pipe in the middle of the night or a leaky faucet during the day, the type of service you choose can significantly affect both cost and convenience. This article will explore […] … learn more→

● The presence of ‘AI influencers’ benefits marketing, but triggers copyright infringement. ● Deepfake and voice cloning technologies have the potential to violate personal data protection laws. ● AI-based virtual characters are at risk of spreading disinformation, and legal liability rules are needed for their developers. The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) influencers demonstrates that AI development has […] … learn more→

George Saunders won the Man Booker prize in 2017 with his novel Lincoln in the Bardo. Earlier that year he wrote about his revising process. My method is: I imagine a meter mounted in my forehead, with “P” on this side (“Positive”) and “N” on this side (“Negative”). I try to read what I’ve written uninflectedly, […] … learn more→

As an educator, I attest to the remarkable aspects of the teaching profession. Teachers truly have the capacity to be agents for positive change in this troubled world. That said, a myriad of factors have left the teaching field in a global state of occupational precarity. Factors include strenuous impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, inadequate funding and limited […] … learn more→

When I was growing up, teachers would assign research papers that required going to the library, or later, searching for relevant material on the internet. If the paper was going to turn out well, we students needed to patiently comb through piles of material, weaving what we found into a coherent argument that was well-supported […] … learn more→

Everyone in academia knows Reviewer 2. You ‘ve probably received their comments. You may even in a dark moment, have been them. This post is a practical guide to achieving full Reviewer 2 status. It’s offered in the spirit of knowing your enemy. Reviewer 2 has an attitude. Even before they have read the abstract, […] … learn more→

Having Black teachers and other educators of color improves students’ classroom experiences, research shows. They often serve as role models, set high academic expectations and teach material that connects to students’ lives outside of schools. This can lead to higher standardized test scores, better school attendance and more classroom engagement – particularly when it comes to students who share their […] … learn more→

What becomes of public language when a growing proportion of the texts circulating in the press, on the internet, and on social media begin to be written by machines? This question doesn’t just concern journalism as a professional activity. It can also affect the richness of the language we use to understand, describe, and debate reality. Historically, […] … learn more→

Every year, thousands of prospective students scour the websites of top schools and universities in search of the magic key: the right label, the right accreditation, the right ranking. AACSB , EQUIS , the Shanghai Ranking , Times Higher Education – all these acronyms promise excellence. But what do they actually measure? The answer is less reassuring than it seems. Accreditation is […] … learn more→