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Discover the world of ethical data science that every data scientist must practice Data science is the process of extracting insights and value from data using a variety of methodologies and techniques, including statistics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Data science has several uses and benefits across various domains and industries, including healthcare, education, business, and entertainment. Data science is also one of the most significant and impactful fields of technology, with the…

Credit: University of Arkansas Online reviews significantly influence consumer decisions, marketing research shows. But when it comes to visual displays, not all online reviews are equal, and their differences might influence product sales. Javad Mousavi, assistant professor of marketing in the Sam M. Walton College of Business of the U of A, studied…

by Laura Perez Gonzalez, Henry Parada and Veronica Escobar Olivo, The Conversation Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The Ontario Ministry of Education's special education policy and resource guide provides instructions to school boards and schools on administering special education programs. It…

Predictive policing is an example of government use of data that researchers have found can be biased and inaccurate. Credit: Arnout de Vries/Wikimedia Governments increasingly rely on large amounts of data to provide services ranging from mobility and air quality to child welfare and policing programs. While governments have always relied on data, their increasing use of algorithms and artificial intelligence has fundamentally…

Photo: SK Siltron CSS A Michigan manufacturer of silicon carbide (SiC) wafers, a key component in EV power electronics, just got a big loan from the US Department of Energy to ramp up production. SK Siltron CSS announced today that it has secured a conditional loan from the US Department of Energy (DOE) for up to $544 million. The loan will come from the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) Loan Program administered by the DOE’s Loan Programs Office. The loan, which is part…

Analysis and programming are both vital in Data Science Data science has emerged as one of the most sought-after fields in recent times, with its potential to unlock valued insights from vast amounts of data. Aspiring data scientists often wonder which skill is more crucial: analysis or programming. While both are essential components of the data science toolkit, this article will explore the relative importance of analysis and programming in the field, shedding light on their exclusive roles and…

Joe Biden is old. Like each of us, he comes from a particular place in history, in his case the LBJ years. And that’s one big reason why his first term has been so full of accomplishment: His age, often cited as the greatest obstacle to his reelection, is actually his superpower.There was never much question that Third Act, the progressive organizing group for people over 60 that I helped found, would end up endorsing President Biden for reelection. We campaign to protect our climate and our democracy, and so the chances…

The debate around whether TikTok should be considered a search engine continues to divide the SEO community. But here’s the thing – users don’t care about definitions or technicalities. For many, especially younger audiences, TikTok is a go-to place to search and discover information.So, while we argue semantics within the SEO community, brands that are not considering TikTok as part of their search strategy risk losing visibility and engagement opportunities. Let’s explore why users aren’t interested in our…

Getty Images/peterhowellMeta has kept up in the AI race, releasing new generative AI models, features, and research constantly. However, the company is now positioning itself to dive into artificial general intelligence (AGI). On Thursday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took to Threads to post an almost two-minute video updating the public on the company's AI efforts, which included a glimpse into its long-term goals for building AGI. Just in case you don't want to click over to the other sites, Big Zuck update- Open…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Across the African continent—from Nigeria and Ghana to South Africa—widespread protests have taken place to demand police reform in the wake of police misconduct and brutality. A continent-wide survey done in 2022 shows very low trust in the police and a prevailing perception of the police as the most corrupt among key institutions. …