The intersection of Indigenous knowledge and AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a machine’s ability to perform tasks associated with the intelligence characteristic of humans, such as reasoning, finding meaning, generalizing and learning…
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Social robots designed to improve mental health
Imagine a future where robots are not only tools but also serve as companions in our daily lives, providing emotional support and enhancing well-being. James…
AI improves dynamic teamwork efficiency
Artificial intelligence (AI) is enhancing team collaboration by optimizing workflows, automating task management and providing real-time insights to improve decision-making in dynamic environments. John Anderson…
Technology is a lifeline
About a week ago, my laptop stopped charging. As a digital notetaker with a job in journalism, I knew I needed it fixed as soon…
Tiny magnets mimic brain cells for computers
Recent research at the U of M explores how nano-magnets can simulate neural networks, potentially transforming computer efficiency and reducing energy consumption. Robert Stamps is…
Digital twins are shaping the future of education
The exponential growth of knowledge in the present world poses a significant challenge for human adaptation and learning. Witold Kinsner is a professor of electronics…
Media consumption: Trapped in information planets
Media consumption has come to dominate our perception of reality and truth. In a world that prioritizes profit over information, our own media consumption habits…
Confessions of an AI user: A call for intentional use
Artificial intelligence (AI) discussions are quickly becoming a regular conversation in the classroom. Each professor and student is tasked with managing the AI conversation and…
Midwest princess Chappell Roan reigns TikTok and pop
Chappell Roan has taken our cyborg world – and my heart – by storm. The 26-year-old, ultra-femme lesbian, hyperpop drag queen has exploded in popularity…
Encouraging “ecological empathy”
As you walk into a darkened room, you are greeted with the sound of dripping water — at first slow and delicate, then increasingly insistent…