Good Systems roundtable AI discussion
Feb. 21, 2024
‘Don’t Believe the Hype’: Good Systems Hosts Roundtable Discussion on Perceptions of AI Perpetuated by Media
Industry professionals discussed the ways artificial intelligence is falsely portrayed in the media and the ethics of becoming an AI-dependent society in a Feb. 21 roundtable.
KXAN PT2050
Feb. 13, 2024
Doom and climate equity focus of Planet Texas 2050 symposium at UT
According to researchers from Yale, feelings of distress over living through climate change have soared in recent years. Last summer, many Central Texas farmers said they felt depressed over the shifts in weather in our area.
Texas Career Engagement panel
Feb. 12, 2024
Texas Career Engagement Panel Examines Ethical Considerations of AI in the Workplace
A Texas Career Engagement panel, cohosted with Good Systems, discussed the implications and integration of artificial intelligence in the workplace on Feb. 8.
sleeping
Feb. 4, 2024
The 1 Daytime Activity That Ensures Better Sleep Is Actually Very Simple
Sleep is something many of us struggle with. In fact, according to YouGov, one in five Brits have problems falling asleep a few nights a week, while 15% experience this once or twice a week.
Pooja Tilvawala
Feb. 2, 2024
Cause for Optimism: Youth Climate Action Leader Pooja Tilvawala Speaking at PT2050 Symposium
Pooja Tilvawala, the closing keynote speaker at this year’s Planet Texas 2050 Symposium, has emerged as a formidable leader and voice for young people around the world who are passionate about taking meaningful climate action. As the founder and director of Youth Climate Collaborative (YCC), she steers a global hub that offers tools and programs designed to empower young individuals and communities to find solutions rather than simply identifying the problems.
Sharon Strover and Amy Sanders
Ene. 26, 2024
Responsible Data Handling in the Age of AI: Insights from Good Systems’ Sharon Strover and Amy Kristin Sanders
An interview with two of Good Systems’ experts on data privacy, both from UT’s School of Journalism and Media: Sharon Strover, former chair of the Good Systems Executive Team, and Amy Kristin Sanders, who is also an associate professor (by courtesy) at the School of Law
Year of AI
Ene. 23, 2024
2024 to be ‘Year of AI’ at UT
UT designated 2024 as the “Year of AI” to highlight the University’s achievements in artificial intelligence research and to set the stage for future developments.
confused man with laptop
Dic. 30, 2023
Society Faces Tough Choices About Artificial Intelligence
On a Tuesday night last February, New York Times technology writer Kevin Roose sat down to experiment with an early version of the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot from Microsoft search engine Bing. Roose wanted to test the limits of the chatbot’s programming by asking questions most users wouldn’t.
Sentis by Zacha
Dic. 18, 2023
This Engineering Team is Defining How Robots Share Our Spaces
UT Austin's Luis Sentis is leading a landmark study of how robots make us feel—and setting the standards for how autonomous machines will share our spaces.
A welder at work
Dic. 15, 2023
Where Sparks Fly: Transforming Welding with AI-powered Hand Tools
In the specialized world of welding, where sparks fly and metal literally melts, the marriage of artificial intelligence and human craftsmanship is revolutionizing the landscape. "Making Smart Tools Work for Everyone" — one of Good Systems’ six core research projects — is focusing on empowering workers with the aid of smart hand tools and challenging the prevailing narrative of job loss due to automation.