FAIRFAX, Virginia, May 1 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Can machine learning make the world a fairer place? * A paradox hovers over our increasingly AI-dependent world. On the one hand, artificial intelligence can make the world a better place (or so we're told). On the other hand, algorithms have no imagination or consciousness, and thus can know only the status quo-as reflected in the data they are trained on. And our current world is far from perfectly meritoc  more

FRESNO, California, May 2 -- California State University Fresno campus issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Fresno State launches AI ecosystem to enhance student services, campus operations Technology Services at Fresno State has introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem designed to improve student services, streamline campus operations and expand access to resources. "This ecosystem strengthens how we operate," said Dr. Bao Johri, vice president of informati  more

HAIFA, Israel, May 3 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Innovative Satellite Network for Computed Tomography of Clouds to Improve Climate Predictions Will Be Initiated In Orbit * The first small satellite of the CloudCT network has been integrated, tested and prepared for launch from California in June 2026. This precursor mission will be followed, if successful, by the launch of ten additional CloudCT satellites in 2027, helping to fill gaps in  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 3 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news: * * * Ten-year anniversary: Ten decisions that characterize the School of Medicine Basic Sciences * In honor of the 10-year anniversary of the School of Medicine Basic Sciences, we are highlighting 10 decisions that have made us who we are as a school today. Follow along as we share more 10-item lists to celebrate our 10th anniversary throughout the months of April and May.   more

DOVER, Delaware, May 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Delaware issued the following research news on May 1, 2026: * * * Using AI to flag high-risk videos UD assistant professor Jiaheng Xie has developed an AI model designed to flag TikTok videos that could cause suicidal thoughts in viewers * The immensely popular social media platform TikTok features over 1 billion daily active users and 34 million videos posted every day, with 63% of United States teenagers ages 13-17 active on the site.   more

CARROLLTON, Georgia, May 2 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * UWG Ed.S. Student Determined to Enhance Makerspace Education * Have you ever wondered how CourseDen was created? Whenever you log on to view your courses, you are immediately met with sections of your grades, class announcements and online resources. These smartboards and learning management systems don't create themselves; they are created by well-trained specialists that thrive on making education  more