When AI plays favourites: How algorithmic bias shapes the hiring process
By: Asit Kumar Mishra, Research Fellow in School of Public of Health, University College Cork A public interest group filed a U.S. federal complaint against artificial intelligence hiring tool, HireVue, in 2019 for deceptive hiring practices. The software, which has been adopted by hundreds of companies, favoured certain facial expressions, speaking styles and tones of voice, […]
From sunscreen to essential oils, why some personal care products could be harmful to your health
By: Asit Kumar Mishra, Research Fellow in School of Public of Health, University College Cork Each time you apply sunscreen to your face, you may inhale somewhere between 10 to 30 milligrams of ethanol, the type of alcohol used in alcoholic drinks. While the ethanol in sunscreen may not give you a buzz, it could make […]
Generative AI is most useful for the things we care about the least
By: Kamran Mahroof, Associate Professor, Supply Chain Analytics, University of Bradford Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and Midjourney can produce text, images and videos far more quickly than any one person can accomplish by hand. But as someone who studies the societal impacts of AI, I’ve noticed an interesting trade-off: The technology can certainly save time, but it […]