Rice University psychologist Tianjun Sun has received National Science Foundation support for a collaborative project with the University of Florida examining fairness in AI-powered job interviews. As chatbots and video-based systems increasingly screen candidates, Sun’s research applies psychometric principles to assess whether these tools measure what they claim to, avoid bias across demographics, and are perceived as fair by job seekers. The findings aim to guide the development of more ethical hiring technologies as artificial intelligence becomes a routine part of recruitment.

Electric space heating systems and appliances like water heaters can help American homeowners reduce their energy use, and possibly their utility bills, according to a team led by researchers at Penn State.

The path people take while walking can influence how the brain responds to sounds.

In the near future, you may not need to touch a keypad to select a tip or pay for large purchases. All it may take is a swipe, tap or other quick gesture.

The innovation utilizes near-field communication (NFC), the short-range wireless technology embedded in smartphones, payment cards and terminals, passports and key fobs. UBC computer scientists say it could help prevent the spread of germs through touchpads, speed up transactions, and improve accessibility for users unable to press buttons.

n a new longitudinal study, researchers examined EU and U.S. news and media websites to determine how online content providers adapted their responses to the GDPR over time, and whether restrictions on online tracking affected outcomes such as the quantity of content and visitors’ engagement. The study found that while EU websites made changes and adapted, they continued to produce quality content and engage audiences at levels comparable to their U.S. counterparts.