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Late last year, ChatGPT was used by a Victorian child protection worker to draft documents. In a glaring error, ChatGPT referred to a “doll” used for sexual purposes as an “age-appropriate toy.” Following this, the […]

Australia’s LGBTIQA+SB (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, asexual, sistergirl, brotherboy) communities have long been overlooked in discussions about the prevention of and responses to sexual violence, despite evidence they are at increased risk.This post […]

In our digital times, as we are inundated with YouTube videos, memes and social media, satire is everywhere, but it can be more damaging to people’s reputations than direct criticism, according to research published in […]

When you think about gentrification, maybe you think of an influx of capital, new high-rises, rising rent prices or a generalized change in demographics. But this largely “misses the lived experiences of folks who are […]

Galleries and art museums can be intimidating and alienating even for adults. Imagine it from a child’s point of view. Stern security guards in uniforms stationed at the doors, bags checked, snacks banned and people […]

In an age where social media promises to connect us, a Baylor University study reveals a sobering paradox—the more time we spend interacting online, the lonelier we may feel.This post was originally published on this […]

Consumers frequently experience immersive service in health care (e.g., hospital stays, residential care), education (e.g., school/university attendance) or hospitality (e.g., air travel, resorts) among others. Such immersive services are provided to millions of consumers daily […]

The latest European Commission public opinion survey on attitudes towards science and technology points to a need to make research even more open and relevant to the needs of society.This post was originally published on […]

Housing rents usually correlate with factors such as the building’s age, facilities, and location. Yet not all rentals with similar physical factors charge the same rent. Psychological factors such as the subjective perceptions of the […]

Effective communication can be a challenge during and in the aftermath of any disaster, but as the recent wildfires pushed the limits of Los Angeles County, the gap caused by language barriers puts some populations […]