When algorithms decide for you: a warning about automation and the loss of freedom

We make decisions based on recommendations that algorithms provide, despite the fact that they may make errors or overlook certain factors (photo: Adobe)

UOC researchers design a tool to detect biases in AI developments

The new program lets analyse whether a tool with AI is suitable for specific ethical requirements or user communities (photo: Adobe)

One in five young people spends a dangerous amount of time on TikTok, more than two hours a day

Using social media for more than two hours a day could be associated with low self-esteem (photo: Adobe)

The time of day when we eat is crucial for our health

At night, the body's ability to metabolize glucose is reduced.This is why most of our calorie intake should come during breakfast and lunch, rather than at teatime or dinner. (Image: Adobe Stock)

Realistic, ambivalent and enthusiastic: the three types of teleworker

The UOC researcher analyzed a survey of more than 800 workers (photo: Adobe)

Young women are the ones who receive the most harassment and cyberattacks, whether it is to insult them, criticize them, convince them to get in touch with people of dubious identity and intentions, to make them the target of sexist attacks or to ask them

Keys for young people to acquire digital habits that safeguard them from discrimination and cyberbullying

The grants for Enguix and Pujadas mean that six UOC researchers have now received ICREA awards (photo: Adobe)

Two UOC researchers awarded ICREA Acadèmia grants

The study analyzes and compares work preferences of primary and secondary teachers (Image: Adobe Stock)

A study highlights the keys to improving teachers' motivation and commitment

Interconnected devices and security: how to protect the Internet of Things?

CATA-Earth, university education to tackle climate change and the global environmental crisis in Southeast Asia

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