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“Algorithmic Bias” by Abeba Birhane

What is algorithmic bias and how can we fix it? Technical tweaks in machine-learning models merely mask racism and power imbalances, warns Birhane, arguing to solve the problem we must instead address underlying issues of structural injustice.

[Open Encycl Cogn Sci 16 Mar 2026]

Collection of old photographic equipment

Exhibit: Photographic Processes, 1860s-2000s

While you’re at the Knowledge Center in the Hammer Building, please visit the exhibit on photographic processes from the 1860s–2000s, showcasing materials used to document medical discovery and university life, on view through August 12. Curated by Archives & Special Collections.

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TWS Self-Editing Workshop

The Write Stuff: Write Now - Self-Editing Workshop

Optimize your writing process with our interactive Self-Editing Workshop! It includes built-in pauses where you will be prompted to stop, reflect, and actively rewrite sample sentences.
The Write Stuff: Write Start - Start your writing off strong!

The Write Stuff: Write Start

Explore effective strategies and valuable resources for conducting literature searches, crafting your research papers, and submitting for Institutional Review Board (IRB) review.