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2021, Computing, Ireland / 19.07.2021

Deep learning, while able to solve complex problems, is likewise capable of creating technologies that threaten privacy, democracy, and national security. One of these technologies is the ability to create images or videos that humans cannot distinguish from authentic media. Such generated media are termed ‘deepfakes’. While methods of automatic deepfake detection exist, current methods are unsuitable for deployment at...

2020, Ireland, Social Sciences / 16.07.2021

Gender stereotyping negatively impacts on emotional development, mental health and career choices. In this project we carried out a statistical investigation into prevalence of gender bias in 376 pupils aged 5-7. We devised research activities to gauge their views on various aspects of gender stereotyping, such as: linking emotions/feelings to gender; rating the competency of males/females in STEM/Non STEM occupations;...