A new APPC-NAS-Sunnylands book highlights the importance of human accountability and responsibility when using AI in scientific research.
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Is ‘Bypassing’ a Better Way to Battle Misinformation?
A paper by APPC researchers identifies the advantages of an innovative approach to countering misinformation called “bypassing," which may have advantages over the standard approach to correcting inaccurate statements.
Presidential Debates Were a Missed Opportunity for Parents
APPC study shows only one in five parents watched the debates with their children, despite importance of intergenerational debate viewing.
Public Worry About RSV Has Faded, Unlike Flu and Covid-19
An APPC study finds that while public worry about contracting RSV has dropped significantly in the past year, worry about flu and Covid-19 has not.
In a Warming World, Public Needs to Know More About Protections From Mosquito-Borne Illnesses
APPC survey reveals room for improvement in public knowledge about mosquito-spread viruses, despite the increasing frequency of related epidemics.
Trust in U.S. Supreme Court Continues to Sink
APPC survey reveals that public trust in the U.S. Supreme Court has declined since it eliminated the constitutional right to abortion in 2022.
A Majority of Americans Can’t Recall Most First Amendment Rights
The 2024 Annenberg Constitution Day Civics Survey reveals that less than half of Americans can name most of the First Amendment rights.
Annenberg Classroom Film Explores 8th Amendment Ban on ‘Cruel and Unusual Punishment’
A new Annenberg Classroom film explores the history of constitutional protection against “cruel and unusual punishment”
More in U.S. Accept Covid-19 Vaccine Misinformation, and Willingness to Vaccinate Has Declined
APPC health survey data finds that belief in vaccination misinformation has risen, and a willingness to vaccinate against Covid-19 is lower than in the past.
New Report Outlines Opportunities for Civics Education at Community Colleges
An APPC report assesses the current state of civics education in community colleges and how it can be enhanced across the United States.