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Too Much Focus On AI Has Taken The ‘Social’ Out Of Social Media

February 17, 2025

Forbes Magazine

In a recent Forbes article, Dr. Arthur O'Connor, Academic Director of the MS in Data Science and BS in Information Science at CUNY SPS, examines how AI's dominance is eroding the 'social' essence of social media platforms. He highlights that AI-driven algorithms have contributed to increased isolation. Dr. O'Connor calls for a reevaluation of technology's role in our lives, emphasizing the need to preserve authentic connections in the digital age.

DeepSeek’s R1: A Useful Reminder

February 20, 2025

Unite AI

In his latest piece published on Unite.AI, Dr. Arthur O'Connor, Department Head of Data and Information Science Degrees at CUNY SPS, reflects on the implications of China's DeepSeek R1 model. He emphasizes that the advancements in generative AI now encompass cognitive reasoning, urging a reevaluation of how these technologies are changing humanity.
The cover of Dr. Alsop's recently published book on the films of Elaine May

Elaine May

February 14, 2025

University of Illinois Press

Assistant Professor and Academic Director of Communication and Media Dr. Elizabeth Alsop recently published the book "Elaine May," which explores the eponymous filmmaker's body of work. Dr. Alsop will discuss the book at an upcoming Public Programs event on February 19th at The Graduate Center.
The image from Dr. O'Connor's article in Homeland Security Today

PERSPECTIVE: DeepSeek May Be the Least of Our Concerns

February 14, 2025

Homeland Security Today

Dr. Arthur O'Connor, academic director of the CUNY SPS MS in data science and BS in information systems degree programs, wrote an article for Homeland Security Today. His essay, "PERSPECTIVE: DeepSeek May Be the Least of Our Concerns," examines the tradeoffs that people make when cognitive and critical thinking tasks are outsourced to AI.

International Research Collaborations: Revisiting Challenges, Progress, and Emerging Opportunities

February 14, 2025

National Academies

James Casey, RAC Adjunct Associate Professor and Academic Community Leader, recently co-presented a webinar entitled, "International Research Collaborations: Revisiting Challenges, Progress, and Emerging Opportunities," hosted by the Government-University-Industry-Philanthropy Research Roundtable at The National Academies. This is a follow-up to the original GUIRR International Research Collaborations project (2008-18), in which Casey was a co-Chair.