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Anti-Racist Graphics Research
“It is widely assumed that the algorithms used to generate virtual humans are based in biological underpinnings that accurately reflect all races and ethnicities. In reality, however, these algorithms are deeply biased and based on predominantly European features. With a $1 million gift from the Bungie Foundation as part of Yale’s For Humanity campaign, Theodore Kim aims to develop new tools and algorithms to bring inclusivity to the digital screen.”
Reading and Storytelling Can Improve a Child’s Health
“The more we invest in education, the more we're investing in children's health and a healthy community,” Mayes explained while adding that the topic should be approached as a collaboration among families, educators, and healthcare providers. A 2006 study cited, that people living with type 2 diabetes who had higher literacy skills showed improved glycemic control even if they hadn’t graduated from high school.
