ICAS : Atoms for the Machines and Machines for the Atoms: Artificial Intelligence, Data, and the Future of Nuclear Power (Hybrid)
Thursday, July 3, 2025 - 18:30 to 20:00
Over the past year, several large tech companies have expressed interest in using nuclear reactors to provide the power for their data centers. These data centers are critical for the development and use of artificial intelligence and require large, consistent supplies of electricity. At the same time, artificial intelligence-powered systems are increasingly being developed for use in industrial control systems, including for operating nuclear reactors. This seminar will explore the social, political, and economic implications of using nuclear reactors to power large data centers and using artificial intelligence to operate nuclear reactors.
ICAS : Disinformation & Misinformation: Current happenings in Japan, the U.S. and beyond (Hybrid)
Monday, July 14, 2025 - 18:30 to 20:00
This presentation draws on a series of recent studies conducted by Assistant Professor Matthew Blomberg and Associate Professor John W. Cheng, including a new investigation into the illusory truth effect and the influence of need for cognition on vaccine disinformation susceptibility in Japan. The session will examine cross-national trends, particularly in Japan and the United States, and discuss potential tools, procedures, and policy responses for mitigating the spread and impact of false and deceptive information.