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fromNature
2 weeks ago

Decolonize scientific institutions, don't just diversify them

Pace of change in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives for marginalized scholars remains slow.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

RFK Jr.'s Vaccine-Safety Investigator Has Already Disqualified Himself

Mark and David Geier, a father-son duo, promoted controversial autism treatments and published discredited papers on vaccine harms, leading to accusations and sanctions from health authorities.
Public health
#artificial-intelligence
fromNature
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Is AI watching you? The hidden links between research and surveillance

fromNature
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Is AI watching you? The hidden links between research and surveillance

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fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Researchers are using AI for peer reviews - and finding ways to cheat it

Some researchers are embedding hidden instructions in academic papers to artificially influence AI evaluations during peer review.
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fromTheregister
1 month ago

Surveillance-linked computer vision patents jump 5

Through an analysis of computer-vision research papers and citing patents, we found that most of these documents enable the targeting of human bodies and body parts.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Millions Use It Every Day. It's One of the Internet's Most Important Websites. Bots Are Destroying It, Piece by Piece.

AI's increasing sophistication raises concerns about authenticity in online communities like Reddit.
Unauthorized use of AI to manipulate online opinions has sparked ethical debates.
Coronavirus
fromwww.nature.com
2 months ago

Editorial Expression of Concern: Transformation of primary human endothelial cells by Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus

Concerns about data integrity in a published study highlight the need for cautious interpretation of its results.
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Eleven studies by Spanish scientist Rafael Luque are retracted due to fraudulent practices

Rafael Luque's rise and fall in scientific circles illustrates the dangers of unethical research practices and the repercussions of suspicions around productivity.
Privacy professionals
fromNature
2 months ago

Authorship for sale: Nature investigates how paper mills work

Pressure to publish frequently drives some researchers to unethical practices like using paper mills for authorship.
Data science
fromFlowingData
2 months ago

Professor who studied honesty loses tenure over faked data

Francesca Gino lost Harvard tenure due to allegations of data falsification, despite her extensive research on honesty.
US news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Harvard researcher charged with trying to smuggle frog embryos into United States

A Harvard researcher faces deportation and smuggling charges for attempting to bring frog embryos into the U.S., with potential consequences of 20 years in prison.
fromZDNET
3 months ago

100 leading AI scientists map route to more 'trustworthy, reliable, secure' AI

"In democracies, general elections and referenda can't regulate how AI is developed, leading to a significant disconnect between technology and public values".
Artificial intelligence
Growth hacking
fromNature
3 months ago

P hacking - Five ways it could happen to you

P hacking compromises scientific integrity by manipulating data for desired results, exacerbating the reproducibility crisis.
fromNature
3 months ago

'Second chance': convicted US chemist Charles Lieber moves to Chinese university

Charles Lieber, convicted for concealing research ties to China, takes a faculty position in China to pursue scientific work unimpeded.
Artificial intelligence
fromtime.com
4 months ago

Exclusive: AI Outsmarts Virus Experts in the Lab, Raising Biohazard Fears

AI models can outperform PhD virologists in wet lab problem-solving, raising both potential benefits and risks.
Access to AI could help prevent infectious disease spread but may also enable bioweapon creation.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Ex-Harvard Medical School Morgue Chief to Plead Guilty in Sale of Body Parts

A Harvard morgue manager pleaded guilty to stealing and selling body parts meant for research.
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