Statistics that tell the whole truth? It’s as easy as ABC

A Cornell statistics expert has come up with a method he believes can boost statistical power and significantly reduce bias – vital for research involving outcomes that differ by socioeconomics, race, sex and other variables.

Research Matters: Learning from ‘the armpit of the internet’

This week’s episode of Research Matters features misinformation expert Claire Wardle, discussing how today’s information ecosystem has become increasingly polluted by misleading and emotionally charged content that spreads faster than facts.

AI assistants can sway writers’ attitudes, even when they’re watching for bias

Cornell Tech researchers found that writers who used biased AI auto-suggestions saw their views gravitate toward the AI’s positions without their realizing it — even when they were made aware of the biased AI.

Testing large language models on scientific literature

Cornell physicists and Google researchers engaged a panel of 12 human experts to test the ability of six LLM systems to understand scientific literature at the level of a specialist.

Winning digital ag idea targets killer ants

The Digital Ag hackathon, sponsored by the Cornell Institute for Digital Agriculture and powered by Entrepreneurship at Cornell, brought 116 students to Atkinson Hall for the weekend of Feb. 27-March 1.

Around Cornell

‘Faster and smarter’: Cornell Tech helps advance NYC priorities

A first-of-its-kind fellowship program embeds mid-career professionals in New York City government agencies, accelerating critical projects and deepening Cornell Tech's partnership with the city.

Are mental health apps like doctors, yogis, drugs or supplements?

Cornell researchers are recommending new guidelines for developing safe and responsible large language model-based mental well-being apps by consulting relevant experts and reviewing existing state and federal regulations.

Experts to examine the use of generative AI in science

The Assessing and Imagining the Impact of Generative AI on Science Symposium, March 3-5, will feature experts from across academia and industry engaging in discussions on the use and implications of generative AI.

Holding chaos at bay in the quantum world

Researchers have found that quantum systems in a frozen state can be stabilized long enough to be a useful strategy for preserving information before it disappears.