Humans Absorb Bias from AI—And Keep It after They Stop Using the Algorithm
People may learn from and replicate the skewed perspective of an artificial intelligence algorithm, and they carry this bias beyond their interactions with the AI
Doctors Do Racist Things to Patients. Here Are Seven Ways They Can Stop
Physicians need to be aware of how their choice of words and patient labels affect patients
To Understand Sex, We Need to Ask the Right Questions
The answer to the question of how many sexes exist differs depending on the context
Universities Need to Address Sexual Harassment in the Gaming They Sponsor
Esports are booming on college campuses, and safe participation in gaming is a new Title IX challenge. Schools should get ahead of the threat of harassment now
Why Women Earn Less Than Men: Economic Historian Wins Nobel for Work on Gender Pay Gap
Claudia Goldin mined 200 years of data to show that greater economic growth did not lead to wage parity or more women in the workplace
Without Small Data, AI in Health Care Contributes to Disparities
Artificial intelligence systems in health care must be trained on the data of lived experience to prevent bias and disparities
English May Be Science’s Native Language, but It’s Not Native to All Scientists
There are talented scientists worldwide who do not speak fluent English. We have to accommodate the language barrier or risk losing their potential
Historically Black Colleges and Universities Have Affirmative Action Solutions. But They Need Help
The Supreme Court undermined affirmative action at prestige universities. We need a new science and technology agenda at every school, one that includes historically underserved people
How Culture Affects the ‘Marshmallow Test’
A classic test of self-control can carry complex cultural biases
The Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Decision Is the Latest Effort to Erase Racism from Cultural Consciousness
Along with the Stop WOKE Act and bills banning diversity efforts, the Supreme Court’s “affirmative action” decision is part of a larger effort to pretend racism doesn’t exist
The Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Decision Harms Science, Education and Health
The Supreme Court’s actions on affirmative action are a setback to justice and equality in the U.S.
How to Protect Diversity in Education from the Supreme Court’s Assault
The Court’s ruling against affirmative action removed a critical tool, but there are other ways to promote a diverse student body