For several years before the 2020 election, the elderly residents of Germantown Home needed only to take the elevator downstairs to cast a ballot in the polling center set up in their lobby. It was convenient, and it was busy: Older voters are the most consistent voters, even among the high voter turnout neighborhoods of Northwest…
After years of proposals and community protests, Philadelphia might be getting a brand new downtown arena. Among the largest community concerns over the proposed 76ers basketball arena is the indirect displacement of residents and businesses in Chinatown, located just a block away — a conclusion supported by a report released by the city. But another major concern is the…
However you feel about the idea of artificial intelligence — whether you believe society’s future depends on it or will be doomed by it — there’s wide agreement that the technology is likely to benefit healthcare. The use of AI to improve diagnostic accuracy in conditions like cancer and cardiovascular disease has shown tremendous promise, and a paper from…
When I think about the idea of artificial intelligence and all that’s come with it recently, I think of the Dr. Seuss book “Oh, the Places You’ll Go.” Optimistically, we’re in a very exciting time for the technology, and the possibilities truly do feel endless. On the other hand, we may just be in another AI…
Surprisingly, several people interviewed said they’d support an AI candidate — but that doesn’t mitigate the danger of deepfakes
When we think about the hallowed halls of academia, we often envision a place where lofty ideas are discussed, philosophies are argued and theories are tested. Does artificial intelligence have a place in these supposed bastions of independent thoughts? We should obviously be considering the ethics of AI use by students and teachers, but also…
A Philadelphia group wants schools to focus more on being places of joy as a way to overhaul the culture in district schools, and it’s relying on parents and community voices for help. Lift Every Voice, the organization behind this year’s Joy Campaign, is backing the creation of a “joy-based budget” for schools to bolster access to…
When you consider some of the more high-profile ways artificial intelligence has gone rogue, it might leave you wondering if the technology is truly ready for prime time. There was the time an AI chatbot professed its love for a journalist and tried to get him to leave his wife. Or when a different AI chatbot designed…
On average, 24 people per minute are victims of violence at the hands of their intimate partner in the United States.
And according to the National Institutes of Health, domestic violence is more likely to occur in Latine relationships — 14% of Latine couples report domestic violence compared to the 6% of reports made by their white counterparts.
In Philadelphia, the tradition of community gardening resonates deeply with some second-generation Latiné immigrants who strive to preserve cultural heritage amid urban constraints.