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…
Why generative AI won’t solve your cloud spending woes
In case you somehow missed it, the generative AI revolution is upon us. Tools like…