The algorithmic recommender systems that select, filter, and personalize experiences across online platforms and services play a significant role in shaping user experiences online. These systems largely determine what users see, read, and watch, fueling debates around their potential to amplify harmful content, foster societal…
Prof. Jing Meng is a Professor at the Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction, University College London and a fellow of Cambridge Centre for Environment, Energy and Natural Resource Governance. Her research focuses on technology innovation, climate change policies, and co-mitigation of climate change and air pollution.
The Program on Science and Global Security, part of Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs, is holding the Bruce Blair Memorial Lecture 2025 on October 9, 2025.The Lecture “Nuclear Weapons in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Five Principles for Minimizing Catastrophic Risks” will be given by Dr…
The U.S. and China remain the world’s two largest economies, tied together by trade, technology, and investment. Yet the relationship is increasingly shaped by competition, security concerns, and talk of economic “decoupling.” This panel will explore what’s at stake as the two countries navigate this uncertain period. More…
People 60 and over are the internet’s fastest growing demographic. Many myths surround older adults’ online behavior such as lacking in skills and being constantly duped. Yet research shows that many in this age group are savvy and are in fact less likely to fall for online scams than younger adults.
Eric Tate, professor of the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, will present “Advancing Social Vulnerability Modeling for Equitable Flood Adaptation” in Briger Hall Auditorium, 11 Ivy Lane, or stream it live. Tate is the second speaker in the fall 2025 HMEI Faculty Seminar Series.
Dr. Yuanyu Xie is an Associate Research Scholar at the Center for Policy Research on Energy and the Environment at Princeton University. Her research focuses on decision-relevant understanding of the interactions between air pollution and extreme events, and their impacts on public health in a changing climate.
In this talk, Hilke Schellmann draws on her work as an investigative reporter and academic focused on holding AI systems in hiring and the workplace accountable. Her investigations have appeared in The New York Times, MIT Technology Review, The Wall Street Journal, and The Guardian, and have also led to numerous conference…