Category: Technology
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Chris Kanan, University of Rochester – Can we teach AI to learn like humans?
On University of Rochester Week: Human intelligence and artificial intelligence learn differently, but can that change? Chris Kanan, associate professor of computer science at the Hajim School of Engineering and Computer Science, looks at the possibilities. Christopher Kanan’s main research focus is deep learning, with an emphasis on lifelong (continual) machine learning, bias-robust artificial intelligence,…
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Yu Chen, Binghamton University – Exposing A.I. – Using Tools to Detect Fake Media
Deepfakes are seemingly getting better by the day, so how do we detect what is real and what is fake? Yu Chen, electrical and computer engineering professor at the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science at Binghamton University, takes a look. Yu Chen is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at…
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Mitchell Gallagher, Wayne State University – Influencers and China’s Countryside
Social media influencers can change perceptions about a place through their content. Mitchell Gallagher, PhD candidate in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Wayne State University, explores how. Mitchell Gallagher is a PhD candidate at Wayne State University, with research interests in East Asian politics, soft power, and international relations theory. Having spent…
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Sumantra Sarkar, Binghamton University – Using AI to Enhance Flexibility and Efficiency of Customer Service Centers
Customer service centers can be hit or miss for consumers. Sumantra Sarkar, associate professor at the School of Management at Binghamton University, explores whether A.I. can help. Sumantra Sarkar is a behavioral information systems (IS) researcher who employs both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. He studies IS governance, healthcare IT, managerial decision making and security. Sarkar…
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Hamed Zolbanin, University of Dayton – Leveraging Social Media to Enhance Public Health Response
On University of Dayton Week: Social media can be leveraged in a positive way during a crisis. Hamed Zolbanin, associate professor of information systems and business analytics, explains how. Hamed Zolbanin is an Associate Professor of Information Systems and Business Analytics at the University of Dayton. Before earning his Ph.D. in Management Science and Information…
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Abdullah Canbaz, University at Albany – A.I. Powered Emergency Response and Recovery
On University at Albany Week: Can artificial intelligence help us during a crisis? Abdullah Canbaz, assistant professor in the college of emergency preparedness, homeland security and cybersecurity, delves in to find out. Abdullah Canbaz is an assistant professor in the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity at the University at Albany. His research…
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Sarah Domoff, University at Albany – Problematic Media Use and Children
On University at Albany Week: What happens when kids watch too much media at a young age? Sarah Domoff, assistant professor in the department of psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences, looks into this. Assistant Professor Sarah Domoff is a leading expert on problematic media use during childhood. Her research and clinical work…
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Zaid Zada, Princeton University – Brains and Machines Navigate a Common Language Space for Communication
On this Student Spotlight: Understanding language is key to being human…or a chat bot. Zaid Zada, Ph.D. candidate at Princeton University, examines language and language models. Zaid is a Ph.D. candidate at Princeton University studying how the brain processes language, how multiple brains synchronize to share information with each other, and what language models can…
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Matt Knutson, University of North Dakota – Arcade Games and Accessible Sport
Accessible competitive gaming is a growing industry with a long history. Matt Knutson, assistant professor at the University of North Dakota, fires up the games to find out more. Matt Knutson (he/him) is an assistant professor at the University of North Dakota, where he directs the academic program in esports. His research focuses on the…
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Jiasun Li, George Mason University – Will A.I. Replace Content Creators?
Will artificial intelligence replace content creators? Jiasun Li, associate professor of finance at the George Mason University Costello College of Business, says not quite. Jiasun Li is an associate professor of finance at the George Mason University Costello College of Business and has a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA).…