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He spends his days developing artificial intelligence systems. What about AI keeps him up at night?
Merkel’s popularity at home and on the global stage continues to grow as she runs for a fourth term as chancellor.
Over 80 years ago, Hormel Foods introduced a simple, canned meat product called Spam. It would go on to become one of the greatest marketing success stories of all time.
Frederick Douglass used the words of Psalm 137 in his famous speech, ‘What to a Slave is the Fourth of July?’ For centuries, this poem has resonated with writers and composers on how humans deal with trauma.
Newly translated Chinese Ministry of Education records shine light on China’s shifting place in the global higher education landscape.
Some have denounced the New York Public Theater for encouraging violence against President Trump. But the play does just the opposite, warning of the pitfalls of political assassination.
At the root of the skin bleaching phenomenon is a psychological complex.
A linguistics scholar explains why the loss of Arabic in Israel would be a loss of history, culture and possibly human rights.
Shared economic and security interests have kept Saudi Arabia and the US close over the decades despite dramatic differences in the way the two countries are governed.
Muslims observe a monthlong fast for the holy month of Ramadan. A scholar explains the religious observance and its spiritual significance.
It can be useful to think of hackers as burglars and malicious software as their burglary tools. Both types of miscreants want to find ways into secure places and have many options for entry.
Twenty years after Deep Blue beat Garry Kasparov at chess, artificial intelligence can make games more fun, and perhaps even endlessly enjoyable, if it learns to adapt.
Crime data reflect only what crimes are identified by the police – not all the crimes that occur. So decisions based on crime data are necessarily biased and incompletely informed.
Scientists need funding to do their work. But a new study finds turning to industry partners taints perceptions of university research, and including other kinds of partners doesn’t really help.
Concerns over filter bubbles and fake news are often based on anecdotal evidence. There is relatively little systematic research on the topic; a new survey finds widespread fears are unwarranted.
A number of state constitutions have clauses restricting state funding for religious schools. Some of these go back to an amendment proposed in 1875, known as the Blaine Amendment. What is it?
To white Americans, the idea that skin color and toughness go hand-in-hand might seem odd. But in the black community, it’s a big deal.
In the early 19th century Catholics were persecuted for refusing to participate in Protestant Bible reading in schools. In many schools, those opting out of Bible classes are harassed, even today.
Incidents that may have been mere hiccups a few years ago today can go viral in an instant, causing a massive backlash and leaving some of the biggest companies wrong-footed.
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Professor of Information Systems, Michigan State University
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Manager, American Communities Project, Michigan State University
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Director, American Communities Project, Michigan State University
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Professor of Religious Studies, Michigan State University
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Associate Professor for Energy Systems, Michigan State University
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Associate Professor of Political Science, Michigan State University
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Ph.D. Candidate and Research Assistant, Michigan State University
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Research Assistant, Michigan State University
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Assistant Professor of Media & Information, Michigan State University
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Professor of Media and Information and Interim Director of the Quello Center, Michigan State University
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Professor of Religious Studies and Director of the Muslim Studies Program, Michigan State University
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Assistant Professor, Michigan State University
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Professor of History, Michigan State University
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Professor of Social Work, Michigan State University
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Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management, Michigan State University
