Information Changes Everything
Tune in for UMSI's monthly digest of the many ways information and technology are changing our world. To learn more, visit us at www.si.umich.edu/.
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- Update frequency
- every 15 days
- Average duration
- 17 minutes
- Episodes
- 26
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
World’s first robot Olympics, plus the latest information science updates
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“Click to Cancel” canceled, plus the latest information science updates
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Windows 10 on life support, plus the latest information science updates
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AI’s “imminent threat to humanity”, plus the latest information science updates
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Facebook offers friends-only feed, plus the latest information science updates
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People are funny, but AI is funnier, plus the latest information science updates
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Data scientist couch potatoes, plus the latest information science updates
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UMSI Faculty Share Breakthrough Research in Information Science
In this episode of "Information Changes Everything", we highlight three lightning talks from UMSI's 2024 Alumni Homecoming Celebration. The talks examine cutting-edge research in the information scie…
Navigating disinformation surrounding elections: Insights from University of Michigan experts
In this episode of "Information Changes Everything", University of Michigan professors Barbara McQuade, Ariel Hasell, and Ceren Budak join moderator Christian Sandvig to discuss the challenges of dis…
Rethinking Water Conservation and the Finite Nature of Water
In this episode of "Information Changes Everything", we hear from Jon Allan, Senior Academic and Research Program Officer at the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability. Alla…
Nathan TeBlunthuis examines how online communities thrive together
In this episode of Information Changes Everything, we explore why online communities on platforms like Reddit and Facebook often thrive together rather than compete. NathanTeBlunthuis, a computationa…
Andrea Thomer and the Power of Citizen Science
In this episode of Information Changes Everything, we focus on the power of citizen science, as we hear from UMSI assistant professor Andrea Thomer. Thomer shares her unique journey from a fossil exc…
"The future of water conservation" with Drew Gronewold
In this episode of "Information Changes Everything", we explore the topic of water conservation and access, aligning with the University of Michigan School of Information's 2024 Theme Year. Drew Gron…
Essential lessons for entrepreneurs with Jason Blessing
Ever dreamt of becoming an entrepreneur? In this episode of "Information Changes Everything", Jason Blessing, CEO of Plex Systems and current UMSI advisory board member, offers invaluable insights an…
Transforming education through AI with Dora Demszky
In this episode of Information Changes Everything, Dora Demszky, an assistant professor at Stanford University, discusses the unprecedented potential of large language models (LLMs) in scaling variou…
Jeff Furman on the evolution of Ben & Jerry's social mission
In this episode of "Information Changes Everything,", we put the spotlight on Jeff Furman, chair of the board of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream. Join us as Jeff takes us back to the early days of Ben & Jerr…
Lise Vesterlund exposes the invisible labor holding women back
In this episode of "Information Changes Everything,", we hear from economist and professor Lise Vesterlund, who examines why women in the workforce are disproportionately asked to perform “non-promot…
Anticipating AI failures in healthcare with Dr. Karandeep Singh
Anticipating AI failures in healthcare with Dr. Karandeep Singh | In this episode of "Information Changes Everything," Dr. Karandeep Singh, a leader in machine learning within health systems, discuss…
Transforming libraries, archives, and museums to fight epistemicide with Beth Patin
In this episode of "Information Changes Everything," Beth Patin, an assistant professor at Syracuse University's School of Information Studies, looks into the transformative potential of libraries, a…