Information disorder: The techniques we saw in 2016 have evolved
The article discusses the concept of “information disorder” in the digital age, highlighting how the promise of hyper-connected communities has given way to a polluted information ecosystem. It argues against the use…
How artificial intelligence can detect and create fake news
The article explores the challenges of detecting and combating online fake news, emphasizing how false information spreads more rapidly and widely than accurate content. It discusses how AI and machine learning, which…
Defending Against Neural Fake News
The paper discusses the dual-use concerns of natural language generation technology, highlighting how it can be exploited to create neural fake news that closely mimics real news. It introduces Grover, a model…
Environmental impacts of genetically modified (GM) crop use 1996–2018: impacts on pesticide use and carbon emissions.
The paper evaluates the global environmental impacts of GM crops on pesticide use, focusing on herbicide-tolerant and insect-resistant varieties. It finds that, from 1996 to 2020, the adoption of these GM technologies…
The impact of Genetically Modified (GM) crops in modern agriculture: A review
This article outlines the historical development and current state of genetic modification (GM) in plants, starting from early artificial selection practices to modern GM crops. It highlights the benefits of GM crops,…
Genetically modified cotton and sustainability.
This book discusses the potential of genetic modification (GM) in agriculture to enhance sustainability by addressing issues like crop protection and environmental constraints. GM crops, by introducing traits like pest or drought…
Genetically modified foods: A critical review of their promise and problems
This paper discusses the controversy surrounding genetically modified organisms (GMOs), focusing on the benefits and potential risks associated with GM foods. While GMOs offer advantages for both producers and consumers, public concerns…
Genetically modified foods: safety, risks and public concerns—a review.
This study provides an overview of genetic modification technology, focusing on recombinant DNA technology and its applications in creating genetically modified (GM) or transgenic organisms. It highlights commercially grown transgenic crops like…
Yield trends are insufficient to double global crop production by 2050
This paper discusses the global need to double crop production by 2050 to meet demands from population growth, dietary shifts, and biofuel consumption. It examines the yield growth rates of four key…
The global spread of crop pests and pathogens.
This study examines global patterns and trends in the spread of crop pests and pathogens, focusing on the factors influencing their redistribution. The study analyzes the saturation, or the extent to which…
