Democratic Repercussions of Media Fragmentation

How does media fragmentation contribute to democratic erosion? Join Penn's new Center on Media, Technology, and Democracy on October 21st for lightning talks and a panel discussion on these critical issues.

Communication
Computer and Information Science
Operations Information and Decisions

Consensus and Contagion in Society

AI Is on the Rise, and So Is the Environmental Impact of the Data Centers That Drive It

Over the past year, the environmental consequences of AI—specifically its most popular generative platforms like ChatGPT—have been under intense scrutiny. “AI uses energy, and it doesn’t care where that energy is coming from,” said Benjamin C. Lee to Smithsonian Magazine.

Computer and Information Science
Electrical and Systems Engineering

Ubiquity of Data

Penn Engineering: The Why Behind the How

“AI demands an interdisciplinary approach,” says Chris Callison-Burch. That philosophy shapes his teaching as much as his research, with students experiencing the exact same rigor online as they would on campus.

Computer and Information Science

Ubiquity of Data

The Penn AI Symposium: Global Ideas Shaping Humanity

The inaugural Penn AI Symposium is a landmark event that gathers leading thinkers who will share their explorations at the frontiers of artificial intelligence. The symposium is hosted by Penn AI, and will take place on October 10th-11th. Speakers include Vijay Kumar, Bhuvnesh Jain, René Vidal, Eric Bradlow, and Duncan Watts.

Computer and Information Science
Economics
Education
Electrical and Systems Engineering
Marketing
Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics
Operations Information and Decisions
Physics and Astronomy
Radiology
Statistics

Ubiquity of Data

Good Conversations Don’t Require Everybody to Agree, Neuroscience Shows

Brain imaging is illuminating the patterns linked to productive, positive dialogue, and those insights could help people connect with others, writes Emily Falk for Scientific American.

Communication
Marketing
Operations Information and Decisions
Psychology

Evolution, Emergence and the Brain

Winning the Battle Against Yourself

This week, the Hidden Brain Podcast spoke with psychologist and neuroscientist Emily Falk about why our minds often conspire against our best interests, and how we can regain control.

Communication
Marketing
Psychology

Evolution, Emergence and the Brain

Scientific Frontiers of Agentic AI

It feels as though we’ve barely absorbed the rapid development and adoption of generative AI technologies such as large language models (LLMs) before the next phenomenon is already upon us, namely agentic AI, writes Michael Kearns for Amazon Science.

Computer and Information Science

Social Norms for Algorithms

AIRFoundry: AI for RNA Discovery and Synthesis

The NSF-AIRFoundry is a National Science Foundation-funded BioFoundry that aims to transform how RNA is designed, synthesized and delivered in order to democratize their use in all areas of biotechnology. In this ASSET Center seminar, Zack Ives describes AIRFoundry's early experiences and innovations.

Computer and Information Science

Ubiquity of Data

Labubunomics: The Economics of Pop Mart’s Labubu Craze

Pop Mart’s “ugly-cute” elf Labubu has exploded from niche art toy to global craze, driving revenues to nearly $2 billion in 2024. Whether Labubu becomes a lasting cultural icon or a fleeting fad, Pop Mart has built a powerful model of scarcity, spectacle, and surprise that could outlive its star mascot, writes Gad Allon.

Operations Information and Decisions

Ubiquity of Data

AI Breakthrough May Transform Public Health Campaigns

Public health professionals have long dreamed of mounting evidence-based social media campaigns that can cut through misinformation and resonate with the people who need help. Dolores Albarracín and Man-pui Sally Chan have developed an automated AI system that creates effective social media campaigns in real time.

Communication
Health Management
Nursing
Psychology

Consensus and Contagion in Society

News

Democratic Repercussions of Media Fragmentation

AI Is on the Rise, and So Is the Environmental Impact of the Data Centers That Drive It

Penn Engineering: The Why Behind the How

The Penn AI Symposium: Global Ideas Shaping Humanity

Good Conversations Don’t Require Everybody to Agree, Neuroscience Shows

Winning the Battle Against Yourself

Scientific Frontiers of Agentic AI

AIRFoundry: AI for RNA Discovery and Synthesis

Labubunomics: The Economics of Pop Mart’s Labubu Craze

AI Breakthrough May Transform Public Health Campaigns