By Justin Pelletier, Professor of Practice of Computing Security, Rochester Institute of Technology
When a coupon suddenly appears on your phone as you approach a store, you might find it convenient and even helpful. But the same AI systems that know where you are and try to influence your purchases can be used to infer what you fear, what you trust and which stories you are likely to believe. AI-fueled marketing algorithms are becoming increasingly good at influencing human behavior.
That raises concern about what various governments…
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By Kathleen Keller, Professor of Nutritional Sciences, Penn State
It’s 5:45 p.m. and you’ve just arrived home after a long day at work. You’d like nothing more than a glass of pinot and to binge old episodes of your favorite show. Into the kitchen comes young Sally, your food-adventurous 8-year-old. “I’m hungry, what’s for dinner?”
Sally has never met a food she’s afraid to try. Visions of her savoring the tangy brine of an oyster and joyously slurping spicy ramen noodles dance in your head.
Before you can give her an answer, Billy, your 4-year-old picky eater, shouts, “Mac and cheese!” from the living room. Billy rotates between three…
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By Shreyas Sen, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com.
What is Bluetooth? – Henry, age 13, Somerville, Massachusetts
How do headphones, toys, gadgets and other devices talk to each other without any wires? Many of them connect with Bluetooth. It’s a technology…
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By Shelly Tygielski, Doctoral Student in Philanthropic Leadership, Indiana University
Pamala Wiepking, Associate Professor of Philanthropy, Indiana University; Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Some Americans are discovering that monetary help they received from friends, neighbors or even strangers may be treated as taxable income.
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By Robert Hazell, Professor of British Politics and Government & Founder of the Constitution Unit, UCL
Following the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor for possible misconduct in public office, both the palace and the government will be hoping that his case might be brought to a swift conclusion. There are three main reasons why this is unlikely.
1. The vagueness of the offence
The offence Mountbatten-Windsor is being investigated for – misconduct in public office – is famously vague. This complicates the task for the prosecution, who will have to devote more time and effort to understanding…
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By Gonzalo Velasco Berenguer, Lecturer, History, University of Bristol
The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, brother to King Charles III, on suspicion of misconduct in office has come as a shock to many. Numerous articles in diverse media have described the arrest of a member of the royal family as “unprecedented”.
It has been argued that the last royal arrest was that of King Charles I (reigned from 1625 to 1649)…
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By Maxime Lefebvre, Permanent Affiliate Professor, ESCP Business School
Snap decisions, hard bargaining and public provocation… Donald Trump never ceases to throw off his partners. How can foreign policy best tackle his behaviour.
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By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
Among today’s leaders, New South Wales Premier Chris Minns is notable in a couple of ways.
As a Labor leader, his views are a mix of the extremely tough and the very empathetic and compassionate. His handling of the antisemitism crisis illustrates the point.
Also, Minns usually speaks his mind, and answers questions, with a frankness many of his contemporaries shy away from.
These features were evident in Minns’ Monday comments about the cohort of 34 ISIS brides and their children that has the Albanese government tied in knots and new Opposition Leader Angus…
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By Samuel Finnerty, Senior Research Associate, Social Psychology, Lancaster University
Researchers said they tried to manage how their activism was perceived by clarifying their expertise and acting alongside other scientists.
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By Amnesty International
EU foreign ministers must use their meeting on 23 February with Nikolai Mladenov, Director-General of the Board of Peace and High Representative for Gaza, to demand that the board focuses on Palestinians’ rights, Amnesty International said. The meeting in Brussels must also address the flaws of the Board of Peace mechanism and ensure it is […] The post EU/Israel: EU foreign ministers must demand Board of Peace puts Palestinians’ rights first appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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