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From Taylor Swift to the fate of family pets to hurricane relief, disinformation has covered a wide range of topics in the run-up to the 2024 election, and AI has played a key role in powering its spread on social media and elsewhere. Photos by Adobe Stock AI and Shutterstock
Maryland Today: AI-Generated Misinformation is Everywhere. ID’ing It May Be Harder Than You Think (ft. Jen Golbeck)
October 11, 2024 | Chris Carroll | Maryland Today Staff | UMDUMD Experts Explain the Emotional Pulls and Cognitive Pitfalls—and How to Avoid Them
TEDx Talks: Why AI Progress Seems “Stuck” with Dr. Jen Golbeck
September 17, 2024 | INFO StaffINFO Professor Jennifer Golbeck explains AI's progress plateau, challenges, and future solutions
A UMD-led institute that focuses on trustworthy AI development has announced a new round of seed grants for a variety of research projects intended to benefit society. Illustration by Adobe Stock
New AI Seed Grants Support Trustworthy Tech
September 16, 2024 | Maryland Today Staff | UMDNew Projects Target Health Care, Autonomous Cars, Educational Disparities, More
Transforming Student Learning Through Real-World Projects with Human-Centered Technology
August 13, 2024 | Laurie RobinsonINFO’s iConsultancy program has a tangible impact, executing over 150 capstone projects last academic year
Shaping the Future of Education Through Philanthropy
July 31, 2024 | Laurie RobinsonINFO alumnus John Eubank IV establishes endowed and matched scholarships to support students
INFO is Leading the Charge in Training Librarians for a Digital Era
July 18, 2024 | Laurie RobinsonThe impact the MLIS program has had since it increased its technical offerings
Turning Dreams into Impact: One Donor’s Contribution to Future Innovators
July 16, 2024 | Laurie RobinsonAdjunct faculty member Faisal Quader reflects on his philanthropy
