AI Bias, How to Save, Life Journey
RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT Is AI Biased Against Some Groups and Spreading Misinformation and Extreme Views? BU computer scientists will use support from a first-of-its-kind federal artificial intelligence (AI) pilot program to scrutinize AI for “socially undesirable behavior.” Learn about the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource FACULTY EXPERTS How to Save for Retirement—and Why Most of Us […]
Leading Womanist Ethicist and Theologian Named New MLK Professor of Religion and Black Studies at STH
Emilie Townes says she hopes to foster conversations in an increasingly polarized culture.
Is AI Biased against Some Groups and Spreading Misinformation and Extreme Views?
BU computer scientists will use support from first-of-its-kind federal AI pilot program to scrutinize artificial intelligence for “socially undesirable behavior”.
Karen Antman Stepping Down as BU’s Medical School Dean and Medical Campus Provost
Transformational leader oversaw new facilities and faculty, and a new school name.
BU Celebrates 7,600 Graduates at Buoyant 151st Commencement
Ceremony includes small student walkout over war in Gaza and a farewell to President ad interim Kenneth Freeman.
AI Roadmap; NIH Reforms; Transformative Education Research
BU IN DC Keith Brownof the College of Engineering moderated a panel discussion as part of the release of the National Academies Artificial Intelligence for Scientific Discovery workshop proceedings on May 13th. Brown is a member of the workshop committee. Nathan Brewer and Ashley Slay of the Sexual Assault Response & Prevention Center met with White House officials to discuss sexual misconduct in […]
Anthony Hollenberg Named New President of Boston Medical Center
The BU endocrinologist and department of medicine chair will remain on the medical school faculty.
BU’s Commencement Student Speaker Is Proud of Being a Change Maker
Michael Arellano reflects on their activism, their identity, and their role in opening the LGBTQ+ Student Resource Center.
Biden-Trump, Climate Policies, Rethinking Old Age
FACULTY EXPERT Does The Biden-Trump Rematch Mark the End of an Era? BU historian Bruce J. Schulman asserts that “Presidential rematches have signaled momentous political upheavals by revealing instabilities in the electoral system.” Check out his point of view RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT How High-Level Lawsuits Are Disrupting Climate Change Policies BU researchers are pushing for changes […]
Life Science Innovation: Who Should Pay?
The panel discussion “Life Science Innovation: Who Should Pay?” was held May 9, 2024 at WBUR’s CitySpace.