Bias
Transgender, nonbinary and disabled people more likely to view AI negatively, study shows
Transgender, nonbinary and disabled people more likely to view AI negatively, study shows A new study found that transgender, nonbinary, and disabled people are more likely to view AI negatively than their cisgender and nondisabled counterparts. The study surveyed over 700 people in the US, including a nationally representative sample and an intentional oversample of […]
Technology
Who’s the most American? Psychological studies show that many people are biased and think it’s a white English speaker
Who’s the most American? Psychological studies show that many people are biased and think it’s a white English speaker Many people’s perception of who is “American” is influenced by biases such as race, ethnicity, and language, despite egalitarian ideals that all Americans are deserving of citizenship rights regardless of background. A study found that American […]
News
Most Americans believe misinformation is a problem — federal research cuts will only make the problem worse
Most Americans believe misinformation is a problem — federal research cuts will only make the problem worse Research on misinformation and disinformation has been severely impacted by the Trump administration’s restructuring of federal research priorities, including the cancellation of hundreds of grants that supported this research. The overwhelming majority of Americans (95%) believe misinformation’s misleading […]
News
Trump’s justifications for the latest travel ban aren’t supported by the data on immigration and terrorism
Trump’s justifications for the latest travel ban aren’t supported by the data on immigration and terrorism The Trump administration’s latest travel ban targets 19 countries in Africa and Asia, but its justifications for the ban are not supported by data on immigration and terrorism. The ban will not significantly improve national security and public safety […]
️ Politics
Trump issues order to pull funding for NPR and PBS
Trump issues order to pull funding for NPR and PBS President Trump has issued an executive order to end all federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), citing concerns over bias and journalistic independence. The order, which affects both direct and indirect funding, aims to ensure that taxpayer funds […]
️ Politics
Claims of ‘anti-Christian bias’ sound to some voters like a message about race, not just religion
Claims of ‘anti-Christian bias’ sound to some voters like a message about race, not just religion A 2024 study examined how voters perceive claims that Christians experience widespread discrimination, finding that these claims often appeal to attitudes about race and white solidarity. Research suggests that when politicians talk about anti-Christian bias, it can serve as […]
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