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(Video) Maryland Today: Information Warfare’s Secret Weapon: Kittens (ft. Susannah Paletz)

Maryland Today Staff | UMD - December 11, 2023

Research on social media sharing reveals the potential dangers of cuteness

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Units Across UMD Partner on Multidisciplinary Initiatives for AI Ethics, Accessible Technology, and Literacy

Olivia Borgula & INFO Staff - December 7, 2023

Funded by UMD Grand Challenge Grants, INFO is playing an integral role in these initiatives

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Data@Hand: Transforming Personal Data Exploration on Your Smartphone

Steicy Singh | UMD Smith School of Business - November 2, 2023

A UMD developed app that brings your health information to life

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Dr. Adriene Lim to Retire as Dean of the University of Maryland Libraries, June 2024

UMD Libraries - October 31, 2023

Dr. Adriene Lim is Dean of UMD Libraries and Professor of the Practice at the UMD College of Information Studies (INFO)

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Newsweek: Optical Illusion of Man Eating ‘Dog’s Head’ for Breakfast Baffles Internet (ft. Jennifer Golbeck)

INFO Staff - October 26, 2023

Research from INFO professor featured in Newsweek article

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Maryland Initiative for Digital Accessibility (MIDA) Informs Public Policy on Technology Accessibility for People with Disabilities

INFO Staff - October 24, 2023

Jonathan Lazar provided testimony about digital accessibility to the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging and MIDA provided comments …

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Stephanie Valencia² Explores How Large Language Models Can Accommodate People with Disabilities

Olivia Borgula - October 23, 2023

The INFO assistant professor studies the benefits and limitations of technology in aiding communication