ISI in the Media
Dark Patterns
Source: KTLACliff Neuman was interviewed about dark patterns and what consumers could do to protect themselves against online marketing practices.
ISI is Looking for a New Director for its Artificial Intelligence Division
Source: USC CareersThe Artificial Intelligence division is ISI’s largest research division, home to some 150 faculty, research staff, and students.
Analyzing Carbon Dioxide Levels on a Trip from Sacramento to London
Source: USC Information Sciences InstituteUSC ISI researcher Wes Hardaker measured levels of CO2 on his trip from the United States to London. His conclusion: avoid buses at all cost and turn your fans on!
Bridging the Digital Divide
Source: CBS LADave Barnhart was interviewed about new communication satellites being built by Boeing.
Security experts lay out the most serious election threats
Source: Fast CompanyWael AbdAlmageed was interviewed about the impact of deepfakes in affecting public sentiment
Women researchers are cited less than men. Here’s why—and what can be done about it
Source: ScienceA study done by researchers at ISI focused on disparities in advancement in the sciences was featured.
Would Biden’s AI Bill of Rights Be Effective?
Source: Dot.LAKristina Lerman and Fred Morstatter were quoted about the importance of mitigating bias in AI.
Tech Tuesday: NASA’s DART mission
Source: WOSUDavid Barnhart was interviewed by Ohio Public Radio about the DART mission to destroy an asteroid.
NASA crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid
Source: The ConversationDavid Barnhart contributed insights on the importance of NASA’s recent mission
AI can now create any image in seconds, bringing wonder and danger
Source: Washington PostWael Abd-Almageed was quoted about the dangers of AI being used to generate false information.