Contemporary artificial intelligence (AI) governance frameworks rest on a rarely made-explicit assumption: when a human operator receives output from an AI system, they must be able to meaningfully evaluate it. The provisions of the European AI Act relating to high-risk systems require transparency, explainability, and human oversight. Explicitly targeted are the systems used in the recruitment and […] … learn more→

A New York City mother said she kept her son in remote schooling during the pandemic because she believes city education officials “lie a lot.” “These buildings are old and don’t have proper ventilation,” she explained to journalist Melinda Anderson. “They don’t have the supplies they need, and they don’t even have nurses.” One of the […] … learn more→

At a time when the effects of climate change are accelerating and published science overwhelmingly supports the view that humans are responsible for the rate of change, powerful groups remain in denial across politics, the media, and industry. Now more than ever, we need scientists and policymakers to work together to create and implement effective policy which […] … learn more→