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Artificial Intelligence Enhances Feeling of Being Heard, but Faces Bias, USC Study Shows
New research from the USC Marshall School of Business has unveiled intriguing insights into the impact of artificial intelligence on human emotions, particularly in the realm of feeling heard and understood. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), indicates that AI-generated responses have the potential to make individuals feel more "heard" compared to messages from untrained humans. However, a bias against AI was also identified, which may diminish its effectiveness in some contexts.The research, led by Yidan Yin, Nan Jia, and...
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Earth Month: Your ultimate guide to USC experts
USC is gearing up for Earth Month, dedicating the entire month of April to raising awareness about pressing environmental issues and potential solutions. A wide array of experts from various fields will be available for interviews to shed light on critical environmental topics.Among the experts available for discussions are individuals like Will Berelson, specializing in chemical oceanography and coastal environmental chemistry; Wändi Bruine de Bruin, an expert in risk perception and communication related to climate change; and Bill Deverell, who focuses on wildfires and...
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Election law expert Franita Tolson named dean of the USC Gould School of Law
Interim Dean and Professor Franita Tolson has been named the dean and Carl Mason Franklin Chair in Law of the USC Gould School of Law. Tolson, who is a nationally recognized figure in election law, voting rights, constitutional law, and legal history, expressed her enthusiasm for the new role, stating, "I feel inspired and excited for this opportunity."Tolson is set to make history as the first Black dean and the second female dean in the USC Gould School of Law's history. USC President Carol Folt expressed her confidence in Tolson, stating, "We are pleased to have...
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USC Experts Provide Insights on the Art and Science of Polling
USC experts have shared valuable insights on the art and science of public opinion polling, shedding light on what distinguishes a strong poll from a weak one.According to Jane Junn, a professor at the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, key indicators of a strong poll during non-election periods include selecting unbiased samples, asking neutral questions, and disclosing methodologies. Junn emphasized the importance of considering the turnout model in calling election races, highlighting the significance of analyzing turnout among specific groups in prior...
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USC Experts Analyze Mitch McConnell's Decision to Step Down as GOP Leader
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has announced his decision to step down as GOP leader in November, sparking reactions from experts and analysts. According to Jeffrey Jenkins, provost professor at the USC Price School of Public Policy, McConnell's departure will introduce another leadership crisis for the Republicans in Congress, potentially destabilizing the party at a crucial time. Jenkins stated, "McConnell’s departure will certainly make governing (legislating) for the Republicans harder beyond November."Dora Kingsley Vertenten, an expert in participatory...
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Medicare Advantage enrollment outpaces traditional Medicare
Despite a dramatic increase in the size of the Medicare-eligible population due to an aging society, enrollment in traditional Medicare has declined by almost 3% since 2006.
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Occupational therapy via telehealth presents challenges for children with autism
The effectiveness of telehealth for children on the spectrum relies on a strong clinician and patient relationship, but it hinges on family involvement and the clinic’s infrastructure
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Consumption of fast food linked to liver disease
The new year has begun, and with it, resolutions for change.
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What It Means When Your Heart Skips a Beat
Most heart palpitations are normal. Here are 5 reasons your heart might be skipping a beat.
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Keck Medicine of USC launches Gender-Affirming Care Program
When Bridget, 57, moved from the East Coast to Los Angeles, she sought health care to maintain and monitor her hormone therapy.
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Keck Medicine of USC launches Gender-Affirming Care Program
When Bridget, 57, moved from the East Coast to Los Angeles, she sought health care to maintain and monitor her hormone therapy.
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Holiday health reminders from Keck Medicine of USC
The holidays are upon us, and along with them, gatherings of friends and family.
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USC School of Dramatic Arts takes high school students Into the Woods
A10 a.m. time slot for a theatrical production is not usually an actor’s dream
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USC School of Dramatic Arts takes high school students Into the Woods
USC School of Dramatic Arts takes high school students Into the Woods
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Oscar Winner Adrien Brody Talks Shop With SDA Students
Oscar Winner Adrien Brody Talks Shop With SDA StudentsDirector of the MFA in Acting program David Warshofsky chats with Adrien Brody. Photo by Dylan J. Locke.
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Trailblazing historian was among the first U.S. scholars to enter China after the communist revolution
Trailblazing historian was among the first U.S. scholars to enter China after the communist revolution
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1 in 8 U.S. deaths from 2020-2021 came from COVID-19 – leaving millions of relatives reeling from distinctly difficult grief
1 in 8 U.S. deaths from 2020-2021 came from COVID-19 – leaving millions of relatives reeling from distinctly difficult grief
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Unlikely hero in LGBTQ+ history is back in the spotlight
Unlikely hero in LGBTQ+ history is back in the spotlight
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Low-income renters can’t afford rent in nearly 45% of America’s largest metro areas
Low-income renters can’t afford rent in nearly 45% of America’s largest metro areas