AI

A diagram of a microchip with the letters "AI" in the center

Science & Technology June 22, 2026

Anyone can fake a scientific image with AI, tricking even academic journals – and undermining trust in science

by Nan Li, University of Wisconsin-Madison, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A photograph of Earth glowing in deep space, the Moon’s cratered horizon stretching across…

Science & Technology June 15, 2026

Why sophrosyne, an ancient Greek virtue, matters more than ever in the age of AI

by Ross Channing Reed, Missouri University of Science and Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Texting while driving. Bullying people on social media. Buying into…

Crime & Public Safety June 4, 2026

Should AIs be required to report a human user contemplating violence?

by Anat Lior, Drexel University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] On Feb. 10, 2026, an 18-year-old woman, Jesse Van Rootselaar, killed eight people and herself…

Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness June 3, 2026

At a Tennessee Hospital, a Nurse Stole Fentanyl and AI Missed It, State Records Say

This article by Brett Kelman and Darius Tahir first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jun 3, 2026 About a year ago at Erlanger Baroness, the largest hospital…

Science & Technology May 12, 2026

How AI can lead to false arrests and wrongful convictions

by Maria Lungu, University of Virginia and Steven L. Johnson, University of Virginia, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In Baltimore on Oct. 20, 2025, a…

Justice May 8, 2026

AI is showing up in court cases – but only a human jury can grapple with the moral weight of assessing guilt

by Sonali Chakravarti, Wesleyan University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] “Mercy,” a film released in January 2026, depicts a dystopian Los Angeles in the near…

Economy April 23, 2026

What we lose when artificial intelligence does our shopping

by Mark Bartholomew, University at Buffalo and Samuel Becher, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Americans spend a…

Health & Wellness April 17, 2026

Your New Therapist: Chatty, Leaky, and Hardly Human

This article by Darius Tahir first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Darius Tahir, April 17, 2026 If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental…

Health & Wellness April 7, 2026

Can I Opt Out of Having My Doctor Take Notes With AI?

This article by Katherine Ruppelt, Cara Anthony, and Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Katherine Ruppelt, Cara Anthony, and Blake Farmer, Nashville…

Science & Technology March 2, 2026

Algorithms that customize marketing to your phone could also influence your views on warfare

by Justin Pelletier, Rochester Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When a coupon suddenly appears on your phone as you approach a store,…

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Government & Politics, National Government June 23, 2026

Melatonin can be a safe and effective sleep aid for all ages – but product inconsistencies and improper dosing lead to real harms

by Sally Ibrahim, Case Western Reserve University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Melatonin – a go-to sleep aid for kids and adults alike in many…