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Unmasking inequalities in AI: new research reveals how artificial intelligence might reinforce inequality

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often seen as a powerful tool designed to improve our lives, from smartphones to hiring algorithms. But a new study, Unmasking Inequalities in the Code, by Professor Tuba Bircan reveals a deeper issue: AI is not neutral, it mirrors and amplifies existing societal inequalities.

VUB Professor: "The First Newspaper Appeared 500 Years Ago"

VUB study explores factors driving car dependency in global metropolitan areas

This September 22, 2024, there will once again be a car-free Sunday in the capital of Brussels. A breath of fresh air for many in an area normally saturated with cars. But what makes us so dependent on cars? A study conducted by Pedram Saeidizand from the Cosmopolis Centre for Urban Research at VUB sheds new light on the key factors that contribute to this. Through an extensive analysis of data from 56 urbanized areas worldwide, Saeidizand's research highlights how urban form, public transportation, travel costs, car ownership, and active travel contribute to car usage patterns in different metropolitan areas.

VUB StreetForum Project transforms car-dominated streets into accessible urban oases

Group antenatal care still too little known, despite proven benefits

VUB Reel Borders empowers 'invisible' domestic workers on International Women's Day with launch of web doc and petition

Between liveability and accessibility in the Bois de la Cambre

Mongolia’s future teachers to be taught about EU thanks to VUB researcher

Four awards for VUB in annual KVAB prize for science communication

VUB research project Reel Borders brings testimonies of ‘cross-border’ women to European Parliament

VUB scientists and young people reflect on future of Brussels

VUB, ULB and Brussels2030 organise second edition Brussels2030 Summer Assembly.

COP27: African and Western researchers call for Africa’s energy transition to be studied country by country in relation to climate goals