Synthetic public opinion polling: AI personas don't always change their minds like real voters do
A voter surveyed in October may give a different answer by January. An AI persona might not, depending on how it's built.
A voter surveyed in October may give a different answer by January. An AI persona might not, depending on how it's built.
Political science
Oct 19, 2026
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Many Americans encounter nonprofits in everyday life without recognizing those interactions as nonprofit service use, according to a new report from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, What Americans ...
Political science
Sep 28, 2026
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The Center for the Creator Economy at Syracuse University—the nation's first academic center dedicated to the advancement of interdisciplinary academics, independent research, policy engagement and support for creator-based ...
Social Sciences
Oct 9, 2026
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A research team led by Jiyoung Lee, a professor in the Department of Media and Communication, has worked with international researchers to uncover how visual contrast across social media feeds influences how quickly users ...
Social Sciences
Oct 13, 2026
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As artificial intelligence tools become increasingly embedded in work, government and everyday life, new research from UAlbany's Center for Technology in Government (CTG) suggests public libraries can play an important role ...
Education
Sep 24, 2026
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European deportation practices are governed by a complex web of European, national and human rights law, says the author of a paper published in the International Journal of Migration and Border Studies. Based on 100,000 ...
Social Sciences
Oct 3, 2026
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With the 2026 midterm elections around the corner, voters may be feeling everything from excitement to fear. But how might anger motivate political activism and, ultimately, influence who turns out to vote?
Social Sciences
Oct 16, 2026
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How can AI provide police officers with better support in complex situations? In an interdisciplinary collaboration, researchers in police research and computing science at Umeå University have explored the opportunities ...
Social Sciences
Oct 8, 2026
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Not happy with the election result? Don't worry. Election Day is not the only opportunity to influence politics.
Political science
Sep 28, 2026
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Rats are on the ballot in Canadian municipal elections this fall, with several political parties promising to tackle city rat problems. While rats may seem like a niche election issue, they can point to broader societal concerns ...
Social Sciences
Oct 13, 2026
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