Should AI Systems Have Rights? 3 Questions with David DeGrazia
David DeGrazia, Elton Professor of Philosophy, was interviewed in a video about the potential consciousness of artificial intelligence.
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Unique Discovery Offers Glimpse of Provincial Culture in Inka Empire
A new study co-authored by Anthropology's Jeffrey Splitstoser examines the Inka Empire’s instruments of culture and control through a well-preserved article of clothing discovered in a centuries-old...
GW Professor Condemns Decision to End Free Access to Twitter API
Rebekah Tromble, associate professor of media and public affairs, is one of several GW faculty members who are highly concerned about the civic, academic and legal ramifications of Twitter’s decision.
GW Study Links Offline Events to Spikes in Online Hate Speech
Trigger events, such as protests and elections, often lead to an increase in numerous types of online bigotry toward a wide range of targeted groups.
GW Expert Discusses the Future of Generative AI
Generative AI has the potential to disrupt a wide array of industries. But that doesn't mean it necessarily will. SMPA's David Karpf explored this idea in a recent Atlantic article.
Research News Alert: Sudden Spin-down Event Illuminates Magnetar Mystery
A new paper published in Nature Astronomy is shedding light on magnetars, whose attributes remain poorly understood.
GW PhD Student Plays Key Role in Gamma-Ray Burst Discovery
The unique cosmic explosion rattles scientists’ understanding of long gamma-ray bursts.
How Do We Learn About Other People?
A new study by a team including Gabriela Rosenblau, assistant professor of cognitive neuroscience, introduces a new computational modeling framework that describes how people learn about others.
GW Professor’s HAVEN Project Targets Black Youth Suicide Crisis
A GW psychology professor is focusing on a mental health crisis that has largely played out in the shadows: the Black youth suicide emergency.
Losing the Battle for Hearts and Minds Early in a Crisis
New study led by Physics' Neil Johnson shows how Facebook users became entangled with online communities opposed to best-science guidance early in the pandemic.