AI model that pairs text, images performs poorly on lower-income or non-Western images, potentially increasing inequality in digital technology representation.
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Computing with a combination of light and chargeless excitons could beat heat losses and more, but excitons need new modes of transport.
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The University of Michigan’s latest program to grow the microchip workforce aims to reach up to 600 participants a year.
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Touchscreens are everywhere but not built for everyone. A new device could help bridge that gap, helping users access ticket kiosks, restaurant menus and more.
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The latest DoD funding announcements bolster Michigan Engineering’s efforts to support revitalization of the U.S. semiconductor sector.
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As the auto industry expands beyond transportation, university collaborations are more important than ever.
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U-M professor of computer science and engineering identifies new concerns that recent AI advances pose for financial markets.
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Engineers, atmospheric scientists, psychologists and anthropologists team up to develop better flood predictions and ensure decision-makers can understand them.
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With VizLens, users can touch buttons while their phones read out the labels, and Image Explorer provides a workaround for bad or missing alt text.
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Deep learning models that power giants like TikTok and Amazon, as well as tools like ChatGPT, could save energy without new hardware or infrastructure.
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