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Why AI alone cannot fix social problems

Even sophisticated AI systems need human support and institutional capacity to succeed.
What prompted the idea for the course? As a control systems researcher, I have long felt that control systems – and systems science in general – have much to contribute to solving social problems.
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If you read my latest on Elon Musk’s controversial claim that ‘empathy is the cause of the fall of Western civilization’ this post is an expansion on that topic. Sure, we’ve all been there—someone ...
Over the last few weeks, a familiar polarization took over Iowa City residents. On March 4, voters hit the polls, ready to vote for the open Iowa City City Council chair. Regardless of the winner, the ...
A powerful image of a justice gavel with floating social media like and heart icons in various sizes hovering above it, symbolizing the intersection of digital engagement and online influence within ...
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