● If not audited, AI will harm many parties. ● AI can not only imitate work, but can also harm society. ● AI audit rules are important to provide security and fairness assurance to all parties. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) has now become an integral part of human life. While AI is incredibly […] … learn more→
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Audit of AI: Needs to be done so that it is fair for all parties
England’s new free speech law comes into force – what it means for universities
The Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023 comes into force throughout England on August 1 2025. Designed to stop universities from censoring controversial or unpopular ideas, the law gives the Office for Students responsibility for ensuring institutions comply. This law will mean that many universities will have to change the way they approach free speech. When it comes […] … learn more→
‘Go woke, go broke’ is no longer true. Socially aware capitalism is the future of corporate responsibility
The phrase “go woke, go broke” is often used by critics of corporate social responsibility. It implies that companies face a binary choice: embrace progressive values or pursue profit. But this dichotomy between “wokeness” and capitalism is both simplistic and increasingly out of step with corporate reality. Many companies are learning to navigate a middle […] … learn more→
How big data Is revolutionizing social sciences
The traces left by individuals on the internet and social media constitute a considerable source of digital data, known as big data. Some predicted the death of the social sciences with the emergence of this massive data set. On the contrary, it seems that the social sciences are transforming and refining their research methods thanks […] … learn more→
How to balance technology use with learning experiences
I wake up in the morning and the first thing I do is check my phone. I snooze my alarm, and after it snoozes, I get up. While I get organized for the day, I check social media, email, and digital newspapers from the same device. All before I’ve even had breakfast. On my way […] … learn more→
Therapeutic approaches transforming modern addiction treatment plans
Why modern therapy is the most crucial part of your recovery We’ve been there. You finally hit rock bottom and take that first step into treatment. You’re tired of living in a haze, of letting drugs or alcohol control your life. The good news? Recovery is possible. But what most people don’t realize is that […] … learn more→
Writer identity and voice
Still reading. This month it’s Schmit, John S (2022)The sociolinguistics of written identity, Constructing a self. Cham, Switzerland: PalgraveMacmillan. Schmit is a writing and linguistics professor. His book examines how students develop written identities in academic settings and the complex relationship between language, power, and social class in educational settings. I found it interesting- well, I always […] … learn more→
How Disney classics help me teach real-world economics
Disney celebrated the 75th anniversary of Cinderella in February this year, with the message that she didn’t just believe in dreams, but did something about them by going to the palace to get Prince Charming. The message emphasizes individual persistence for a happy ending, and projects popular ideas often entrenched in how undergraduate students learn about economics — […] … learn more→
Too many em dashes? Weird words like ‘delves’? Spotting text written by ChatGPT is still more art than science
People are now routinely using chatbots to write computer code, summarize articles and books, or solicit advice. But these chatbots are also employed to quickly generate text from scratch, with some users passing off the words as their own. This has, not surprisingly, created headaches for teachers tasked with evaluating their students’ written work. It’s also created issues for people seeking advice […] … learn more→
“No Kids” Hotels, “Adults Only” Vacations: What Social Issues Are Behind the Exclusion of Children?
Beyond the media hype, what do child-free tourism options really represent? Beyond the marketing rhetoric of some and the outrage of others, the situation and motivations are more complex than the fantasized image. While they call into question the place of children in our society, these new offerings also reveal fundamental social problems. We can […] … learn more→
