Despite the recognized value of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, significant barriers prevent equitable access to STEM learning opportunities, particularly for young individuals. These barriers range from limited access to quality STEM resources and insufficient support for educators to financial constraints associated with pursuing higher … [Read more...] about Empowering diversity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through university-led engineering outreach programs for K–12 students
Artificial intelligence
From artificial intelligence to artificial mind: A paradigm shift
Considering the development of artificial intelligence (AI) in various fields, especially the closeness of its function to the human brain in terms of perception and the understanding of sensory and emotional concepts, it can be concluded that this concept is cognitively evolving toward an artificial mind (AM). This article introduces the concept of AM as a more accurate … [Read more...] about From artificial intelligence to artificial mind: A paradigm shift
Mitigating manipulation in generative AI
In an era where generative artificial intelligence (GAI) can compose symphonies and generate news articles with equal facility, the boundary between creation and manipulation becomes increasingly nebulous. This article discusses the fascinating and risky field of GAI and explores its potential to manipulate through deepfake videos and AI-generated text. Rather than presenting a … [Read more...] about Mitigating manipulation in generative AI
The power of generative artificial intelligence: Revolutionizing cybersecurity, marketing, and creative industries
This article provides a comprehensive overview of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) by tracing its evolution from early techniques such as Gaussian mixture models (GMMs) to recent advances like generative adversarial networks (GANs) and transformer-based models. Additionally, it outlines various key generative frameworks like variational autoencoders (VAEs), deep … [Read more...] about The power of generative artificial intelligence: Revolutionizing cybersecurity, marketing, and creative industries
Harmony and algorithm: Exploring the advancements and impacts of AI-generated music
Artificial intelligence (AI)-generated music has become a topic of great interest in the contemporary music industry. With the increasing development and popularization of AI technology, AI-generated music is no longer just a future prediction but a reality. The emergence of AI can help creators explore new possibilities during the creative process, find fresh sources of … [Read more...] about Harmony and algorithm: Exploring the advancements and impacts of AI-generated music