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Are pushing the limits of AI technology to make it more accurate and efficient, to understand how AI’s uncanny large language models work, and to address the technology’s ethical, fairness and policy implications At Princeton, interdisciplinary collaborations of researchers are using artificial intelligence to accelerate discovery across the University in fields ranging from neuroscience to…

Despite creating a greater sense of belonging for some users, researchers found that frequenting the social media platform is associated with a drop in positive emotions and a surge in outrage, political polarization and boredom Researchers at the University of Toronto have confirmed what many have long suspected: using X (formerly known as Twitter) takes…

Traditional methods of content creation and distribution often fall short of delivering the personalized and engaging experiences that modern consumers crave In the ever-evolving landscape of digital marketing, precision has become the holy grail for marketers seeking to reach their target audience with accuracy and impact. In this quest for precision, artificial intelligence (AI) content…

Experts at the Radcliffe event weigh whether ‘institutional neutrality’ is the best way to encourage academic freedom, safeguard core mission The core mission of any university depends on the ability of students, faculty members, and researchers to follow questions where they lead without an institutional finger on the scale influencing how the work proceeds, experts…

The tone and tuning of musical instruments have the power to manipulate our appreciation of harmony, new research shows According to the Ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras, ‘consonance’ – a pleasant-sounding combination of notes – is produced by special relationships between simple numbers such as 3 and 4. More recently, scholars have tried to find psychological…

Arts and culture can bring imagination and momentum to projects for putting urban neighbourhoods more in tune with nature In the Dutch capital Amsterdam, a thoroughfare called the Stadhouderskade is being reclaimed by residents. They’re turning the car-clogged artery into a two-kilometre-long haven for nature and people.  Students of art, engineering, mathematics, science and technology…

The EU’s landmark rulebook that aims to make the online environment safer, fairer, and more transparent, starts applying to all online intermediaries Under the Digital Services Act (DSA), EU users are better protected against illegal goods and content and have their rights upheld on online platforms where they connect with other users, share information, or…