Picard’ – a cybersecurity expert explains how a sci-fi series illuminates today’s threats
Editor’s note: This article contains plot spoilers. Society’s understanding of technology and cybersecurity often is…
What’s a Luddite? An expert on technology and society explains
The term “Luddite” emerged in early 1800s England. At the time there was a thriving…
Automation: 3 ways it boosts productivity and reduces burnout
Reports of mass layoffs are all over the headlines these days. As of April 2023,…
Astronomers just saw a star eat a planet – an astrophysicist on the team explains the first-of-its-kind discovery
For the first time, astronomers have captured images that show a star consuming one of…
I unintentionally created a biased AI algorithm 25 years ago – tech companies are still making the same mistake
In 1998, I unintentionally created a racially biased artificial intelligence algorithm. There are lessons in…
Gain-of-function research is more than just tweaking risky viruses – it’s a routine and essential tool in all biology research
The term “gain of function” is often taken to refer to research with viruses that…
AI exemplifies the ‘free rider’ problem – here’s why that points to regulation
On March 22, 2023, thousands of researchers and tech leaders – including Elon Musk and…
Cloud seeding can increase rain and snow, and new techniques may make it a lot more effective – podcast
When an unexpected rainstorm leaves you soaking wet, it is an annoyance. When a drought…
Peanut butter is a liquid – the physics of this and other unexpected fluids
Those Transportation Security Administration requirements are drilled into every frequent flyer’s head: You can carry…
Large language models: 6 pitfalls to avoid
There has recently been incredible progress in artificial intelligence (AI), due mainly to the advances…