Traffic jams are often the unexpected result of human behavior, as each driver has a very limited picture of the roadways and is also prone to human error. With this in mind, a group of researchers released 100 AI-controlled vehicles onto busy I-24 in Nashville over a period of five days. The predictable, controlled behavior of these cars helped regulate traffic and avoid jams, which saved time and fuel overall. Read full article here
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Improving media literacy could boost trust towards the news, IMPRESS report suggests
The UK media is regulated by the likes of IPSO and Ofcom. The report by press regulator IMPRESS highlights the link between low levels of media literacy and trust in the news. The study found that three quarters of those who did not know if journalists were regulated did not trust the news. It suggests that improving media literacy is one way to stem the erosion of trust, and shows that audiences have an appetite for information on news processes. Stakeholders need to collaborate in order to rebuild trust in the news, and independent media is well placed to do this. Read full article here
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February 1, 2023
