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When AI draws our words

Researchers from the University of Liège examined the capabilities of Midjourney and DALL·E to produce images from simple sentences, revealing both aesthetic feats and beginner's mistakes. The study highlights the limitations of translation between verbal and visual language.

Media coverage of hurricanes reinforces images of people of color as victims, study finds

A new study from the University of Kansas reveals that media coverage of Hurricane Harvey in 2017 perpetuated racial biases in image presentation, showing people of color as displaced migrants, women as damsels in distress, and white men as saviors. The study highlights how these representations reinforce cultural narratives and stereo...

SourceUniversity of Kansas·JournalCritical Studies in Media Communication·TypeObservational study·DateOct 10, 2022

First academic research paper co-published on Instagram shows legacy of one of Algeria’s most influential modern artists

The first research to be simultaneously co-published in an academic journal and on Instagram showcases the meaning and aesthetic value of Mohammed Racim's work, challenging his depiction as backward-looking. Professor William Gallois' research uses high-quality images to present Racim's artistic style, previously under-recorded.

SourceUniversity of Exeter·JournalThe American Historical Review·TypeImaging analysis·DateJul 29, 2021