In tests, AI programs would recommend people who use African American English for less prestigious jobs and harsher punishments for serious crime.| Science News Explores
AI job-screening tools ranked white-associated names higher than Black-sounding ones. Male names also were preferred. Black male names were never favored.| Science News Explores
Human activities threaten the survival of many freshwater fish species. Research is now pointing to how we can best overcome those threats.| Science News Explores
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It takes a lot for images before the eyes to be 'seen.' It starts by special cells sensing the light, then signals relaying those data to the brain.| Science News Explores
These task-doers handle jobs as simple as vacuuming the floor and as complex as navigating extraterrestrial terrains.| Science News Explores
This glossary provides definitions and audio clips to help you learn and pronounce even the toughest science terms.| Science News Explores
Machine learning allows computers to learn new skills without programmers having to write out step-by-step instructions.| Science News Explores
Artificial intelligence is technology smart enough to do tasks that would normally require human brainpower.| Science News Explores
Large language models, or LLMs, are language-processing systems that underpin advanced AI technologies such as ChatGPT.| Science News Explores
These step-by-step instructions underlie social media, internet searches and other computer-based activities. But what are they exactly? We explain.| Science News Explores