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From Taylor Swift to the fate of family pets to hurricane relief, disinformation has covered a wide range of topics in the run-up to the 2024 election, and AI has played a key role in powering its spread on social media and elsewhere. Photos by Adobe Stock AI and Shutterstock
Maryland Today: AI-Generated Misinformation is Everywhere. ID’ing It May Be Harder Than You Think (ft. Jen Golbeck)
UMD Experts Explain the Emotional Pulls and Cognitive Pitfalls—and How to Avoid Them
TEDx Talks: Why AI Progress Seems “Stuck” with Dr. Jen Golbeck
INFO Professor Jennifer Golbeck explains AI's progress plateau, challenges, and future solutions

A UMD-led institute that focuses on trustworthy AI development has announced a new round of seed grants for a variety of research projects intended to benefit society. Illustration by Adobe Stock
New AI Seed Grants Support Trustworthy Tech
New Projects Target Health Care, Autonomous Cars, Educational Disparities, More
Transforming Student Learning Through Real-World Projects with Human-Centered Technology
INFO’s iConsultancy program has a tangible impact, executing over 150 capstone projects last academic year
Shaping the Future of Education Through Philanthropy
INFO alumnus John Eubank IV establishes endowed and matched scholarships to support students
INFO is Leading the Charge in Training Librarians for a Digital Era
The impact the MLIS program has had since it increased its technical offerings
Turning Dreams into Impact: One Donor’s Contribution to Future Innovators
Adjunct faculty member Faisal Quader reflects on his philanthropy
