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A Murky World: Navigating Ethical Considerations in Data-Driven Research
January 8, 2024 | Laurie RobinsonINFO researchers developed a tool to help data scientists wade through ethical issues
Adapting to AI: Approaches for Digital Publishers in Managing Web Scraping
January 2, 2024 | INFO StaffA report of key insights and practical advice for digital publishers
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(Video) Maryland Today: Information Warfare’s Secret Weapon: Kittens (ft. Susannah Paletz)
December 11, 2023 | Maryland Today Staff | UMDResearch on social media sharing reveals the potential dangers of cuteness
Units Across UMD Partner on Multidisciplinary Initiatives for AI Ethics, Accessible Technology, and Literacy
December 7, 2023 | Olivia Borgula & INFO StaffFunded by UMD Grand Challenge Grants, INFO is playing an integral role in these initiatives
Data@Hand: Transforming Personal Data Exploration on Your Smartphone
November 2, 2023 | Steicy Singh | UMD Smith School of BusinessA UMD developed app that brings your health information to life
Maryland Today: UMD Tech Tool Aims to Make Workplaces More Inclusive for Autistic People (ft. Ge Gao)
October 12, 2023 | Maggie Haslam | UMDVideo Platform Designed by Neurodiverse Team Could Improve Communications for All
As touchscreens proliferate in daily life, from coffee shops to airports, people who are blind or visually impaired are often unable to access important digital information. UMD researchers have developed a new robot that could help bridge the gap
Photo by iStock; Toucha11y photo courtesy of Jiasheng Li.
Maryland Today: An Ally for Access (ft. Huaishu Peng)
September 15, 2023 | Karen Shih ’09Palm-sized Robot Navigates Touchscreens for Visually Impaired Users
