Can AI have morality? Philosophy weighs in
As the influence of artificial intelligence grows, so do the ethical questions that surround it.
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Remote work reduced gender discrimination. Returning to the office may change that
Return-to-office mandates are spreading across North America, with Canada’s major banks, the Ontario government, Amazon and Facebook calling employees back into the office.
From grooming gangs to Virginia Giuffre, this is the common thread in abuse
Two stories of abuse have repeatedly captured the nation’s attention. The first relates to Prince Andrew’s friendship with financier Jeffrey Epstein, even after Epstein was convicted for sex offenses. The second is the group-based child sexual abuse in Rotherham, Rochdale…
Despite naysayers and rising costs, data show that college still pays off for students, and society overall
No industry has perhaps felt the negative effect of a radical shift in federal policy under the second Trump administration more than higher education.
AI is changing who gets hired. What skills will keep you employed?
The consulting firm Accenture recently laid off 11,000 employees while expanding its efforts to train workers to use artificial intelligence. It’s a sharp reminder that the same technology driving efficiency is also redefining what it takes to keep a job.
‘Minimalist’ lifestyles may not effectively tackle overconsumption. Can performance management help?
Overconsumption of material goods is a problem with significant consequences, from environmental crises—it’s a key driver of resource depletion—to diminished personal well-being—it can lead to a host of mental health challenges. One popular answer to this problem is minimalism, a…
People don’t worry about losing jobs to AI, even when told it could happen soon
As debates about artificial intelligence and employment intensify, new research suggests that even warnings about near-term job automation do little to shake public confidence.
Glowing meteor trail photobombs Comet Lemmon in incredible telescope footage. ‘A pure perspective miracle’
A meteor photobombed the patch of sky containing Comet Lemmon on Oct. 24, wrapping it in a glowing trail.
A rushed new math curriculum doesn’t add up. The right answer is more time
If the recent news of a new mathematics and statistics curriculum for years 0–10 felt familiar, that’s because it was.
When labels replace problem-solving: How stigmatization blocks understanding in the asylum debate
Dr. Lin Dong on how language is a battleground in UK asylum debates, stigmatization distracting from real issues, and the path from judgment to understanding.