Designing equitable algorithms
Predictive algorithms are now commonly used to distribute society鈥檚 resources and sanctions. But these algorithms can entrench and exacerbate inequities.
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Will India Surpass China to Become the Next Superpower?
When India overtook China in April to become the world鈥檚 most populous nation, observers wondered: Will New Delhi surpass Beijing to become the next global superpower?
China鈥檚 dominance of solar poses difficult choices for the west
The unpalatable truth is that green technologies mean we will have to find ways to co-operate with Beijing
Ethics Inside the Black Box: Integrating Science and Technology Studies into Engineering and Public Policy Curricula
There is growing need for hybrid curricula that integrate constructivist methods from Science and Technology Studies (STS) into both engineering and policy courses at the undergraduate and graduate le
What Can Economics Say about Alzheimer's Disease?
Alzheimer's disease (AD) affects one in ten people aged 65 or older and is the most expensive disease in the United States. We describe the central economic questions raised by AD.
Technology in the Imagination of Society 鈥 A Conversation
The following conversations stem from a 2018 workshop in Karlsruhe on 鈥淎ccess to the Future 鈥 Towards a Hermeneutic Perspective on Socio-Technical Change.鈥 It was dedicated to the epistemological and
Future Conversations 鈥 A Topical Exchange
The following conversations stem from a 2018 workshop in Karlsruhe on 鈥淎ccess to the Future 鈥 Towards a Hermeneutic Perspective on Socio-Technical Change.鈥 It was dedicated to the epistemological and
Automated Court Date Reminders Reduce Warrants for Arrest: Evidence from a Text Messaging Experiment
Millions of people in the U.S. every year are required to attend mandatory court dates as their cases proceed through the criminal legal system.
AI for the People: The Use of AI to Improve Government Performance
7:00 AM, the alarm goes off. 8:00 AM, you have a cup of coffee, scan the news, and check your email on your phone.
Political Theory of the Digital Age: Where Artificial Intelligence Might Take Us
With the rise of far-reaching technological innovation, from artificial intelligence to Big Data, human life is increasingly unfolding in digital lifeworlds.
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