Author: Ilham A. Ridlo

Science Narrator. Assistant Professor at Airlangga University, Indonesia. Currently, PhD researcher at IfKW LMU, Munich. His research bridges scientists, journalists & policymakers in understanding scientific uncertainties. #OpenScience #ScienceCommunication #PublicHealth #ScienceDiplomacy
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Do ‘Griefbots’ Help Mourners Deal With Loss?

April 4, 2024 by Tim Reinboth Various commercial products known as “griefbots” create a simulation of a lost loved one. Built on artificial intelligence that makes use of large language models, or LLMs, the bots imitate the particular way the deceased person talked by using their emails, text messages, voice recordings, and more. The technology is supposed to help the bereaved deal with grief by … Continue reading Do ‘Griefbots’ Help Mourners Deal With Loss?

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Ambivalence Over AI: We Are All Prometheus Now

February 22, 2024 by Nicholas B. Dirks Revolts against science are often deeply irrational, as we witnessed during the Covid-19 pandemic, with political polarization around lifesaving vaccines and critical public health measures. But public distrust of science has too often been enabled through its manipulation by corporate interests, including big tobacco and oil, as well as by the dangers associated with its use in war. … Continue reading Ambivalence Over AI: We Are All Prometheus Now

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Pelanggaran akademis di Indonesia masih marak: merusak ekosistem riset dan menyalahgunakan uang rakyat

Hayu Rahmitasari, The Conversation dan Ika Krismantari, The Conversation Artikel ini merupakan bagian dari seri Selisik Integritas Akademis, kolaborasi antara The Conversation Indonesia dengan Majalah Tempo, dan Jaring.id untuk menyingkap praktik pelanggaran akademis di Indonesia. Rina (bukan nama sebenarnya) merupakan dosen di salah satu universitas negeri di Yogyakarta yang dikenal pintar dan memegang teguh etika akademis sejak berstatus mahasiswa. Tak ayal, dia merasa amat kaget … Continue reading Pelanggaran akademis di Indonesia masih marak: merusak ekosistem riset dan menyalahgunakan uang rakyat

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Data Terbuka Retraksi Artikel Ilmiah

Kemitraan antara Crossref dan Retraction Watch membuka babak baru dalam upaya memastikan integritas dan keandalan literatur ilmiah, memberikan sumber daya yang berharga bagi komunitas peneliti untuk mencegah penyebaran informasi yang tidak akurat. Dalam langkah strategis untuk meningkatkan transparansi dan integritas dalam publikasi ilmiah, Crossref mengakuisisi basis data retraksi artikel dari Retraction Watch. Kemitraan ini mencerminkan misi bersama kedua organisasi nirlaba untuk memberikan akses yang lebih … Continue reading Data Terbuka Retraksi Artikel Ilmiah

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