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The Morality Machine — Episode 2: Can Large Language Models Tell the Truth?
In this episode, we test whether large language models (LLMs) can truly be trusted to provide accurate sources. By comparing responses from GPT-oss-20B and DeepSeek to a politically charged research question, we uncover a pattern of fabricated information in AI models.
Regulating Content Recommendation Algorithms
Social media companies claim little to no responsibility for the content that they host. However, framing regulation only on what should or should not be allowed ignores the fact thatthese companies are responsible for amplifying or suppressing content, regardless of whether it is technically visible. In practice, visibility determines impact. As a result, platforms have a significant influence over public discourse but aren’t held responsible.
The Morality Machine — Episode 4: Pitching the Next Black Mirror
In this episode of The Morality Machine we role-play as screenwriters for Black Mirror, pitching two near-future stories that explore brain implants, digital resurrection, and the ethical considerations of AI.
Social Media Algorithms are Feeding You AI Slop
Nearly everything you see on the internet is tailored specifically to you, using a combination of content recommendation algorithms and your personal data. It’s perfectly legal, but could it be eroding our ability to recognize what is real, or even disrupting the democratic process itself?
The Morality Machine — Episode 5: Is Meme Literacy also Media Literacy?
In this episode, we explore how memes are created and understood through an examination of political memes. By breaking down popular memes about political figures, we highlight how memes are tools of persuasion and why memes demand a new form of media literacy.
Impact of Mental Health Stigma on Outcomes in Pheochromocytoma
Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma are rare neuroendocrine tumors that are often misdiagnosed. In this research project, I surveyed patients who were diagnosed with this condition on their experiences navigating the healthcare system. It was presented at the 2022 HOSA International Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.