These images were created by the generative AI platform Midjourney when prompted to show a group of computer scientists winning an award at a conference. The results, which show almost exclusively younger white men, are an example of the demographic biases built into many generative AI tools.
Penn State’s Center for Socially Responsible Artificial Intelligence announced the winners of its first-ever “Bias-a-thon.” The competition, held Nov. 13–16, asked Penn Staters to identify prompts that led popular generative AI tools to produce biased or stereotype-reinforcing outputs.
It has come to our attention that the 2024-25 FAFSA form has listed a separate School Code for each Penn State campus location. As a school, we use one code for all campuses. We have submitted an update to Federal Student Aid, but are unsure of how long it will take for the FAFSA to be updated.
Join Student Success Center staff for "Louder Through Words" every other Tuesday, starting Jan. 16, from 12:20 p.m. to 1:10 p.m. in Butler Room 203, to talk about fun topics and practice English-speaking skills.
William Andahazy (left), the entrepreneurship education coordinator at Hazleton LaunchBox supported by Pasco L. Schiavo, Esq. and Charlee Murdock, founder of Project Headway LLC, at a Penn State College of Engineering Learning Factory showcase event.
Charlee Murdock, a veteran, Hazleton area community member, and single mother of three, launched Project Headway LLC, offering low-cost haircuts to people in need. Hazleton LaunchBox supported by Pasco L. Schiavo, Esq. has played a large role in the growth of Murdock's startup.
Attending the training were, front row, from left: Officer Travis Sheaffer, Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer Liz Wright, Tracy Garnick and Officer Liam Martin. Middle row: Officer Richton Penn, Jennifer Henniges and Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer Lynda Goldstein, Leslie Livingstone and Alex Ellsworth. Back row: Mike Chura, Sgt. James Joos, Officer David Horowitz, Sgt. Steve Guers and Officer Roger Leham.
Attending the training were, front row, from left: Officer Travis Sheaffer, Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer Liz Wright, Tracy Garnick and Officer Liam Martin. Middle row: Officer Richton Penn, Jennifer Henniges and Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer Lynda Goldstein, Leslie Livingstone and Alex Ellsworth. Back row: Mike Chura, Sgt. James Joos, Officer David Horowitz, Sgt. Steve Guers and Officer Roger Leham.
