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Should AI have a role in the criminal justice system? ⚖️

Experts recently gathered at ASU’s Barrett & O’Connor Center to explore the promises and pitfalls of this rapidly emerging technology. They highlighted its potential benefits along with the urgent need for AI education and training across the criminal justice system.

Read more about their conversation:

AI and justice: What role should artificial intelligence play in the criminal justice system? | ASU News “Where is it most likely for somebody to get hurt or killed? It’s drinking and driving. And in that one area (Phoenix), I welcome our new artificial intelligence (AI) […] in terms of taking away the most dangerous part of human activity on a daily basis.”

More screen time for kids doesn't always = more problems. ✅

New research from Arizona State University found that it’s not just how much time kids spend on screens, it’s the type of content they engage with that makes the difference.

More screen time for children this summer may not be a problem | ASU News Summer months can mean more screen time for kids who are out of school — and more concerned parents.But according to a recent study co-led by ASU, the time spent on electronic devices may not be as harmful as caregivers think.

An NIH policy change — which has since been challenged in the courts — could reshape how university research is funded nationwide.

At an ASU event hosted by the Consortium for Science, Policy & Outcomes, economist Bhaven Sampat shared data from 350+ institutions and explored how changes to indirect cost recovery could reshape university research funding. Learn more ➡️: https://ow.ly/APEV50Wgte9