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A group of five people stand in front of a brick building entrance, all wearing matching "I School 5K 2026" shirts with blue and gold graphics. They are smiling, with one person also wearing a blue cap.
This is a screenshot of an academic article titled "Reckoning with the Political Economy of AI: Avoiding Decoys in Pursuit of Accountability." Authors listed are Janet Vertesi, danah boyd, Alex S. Taylor, and Benjamin Shestakofsky. The article was part of FAccT '26 and published on June 25, 2026. There are options to read the article in PDF and eReader formats. The page shows engagement metrics and links for citations.
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A screenshot of an academic paper titled "Beyond Creed: A Non-Identity Safety Condition A Strong Empirical Alternative to Identity Framing in Low-Data LoRA Fine-Tuning," authored by Xinran Zhang. The text describes a method for LoRA fine-tuning with four supervision formats and discusses results on datasets such as MNLI and ABC-Challenge.
The image shows the abstract of a dissertation titled "Complex Realities of AI in STEM Education: Evidence from Visualization, API Design, and Large-Scale Biology Studies" by Man Ahmad, advised by Kwan-Liu Ma. The abstract discusses three investigations into AI in STEM contexts, including various studies involving Large Language Models, API producers, and AI-based biology.
This image features a promotional design for the "I School 5K 2026" event. The design includes an illustration of the UC Berkeley Campanile tower, stylized trees, and a running shoe. The event name is displayed alongside. A long-sleeved white shirt also displays the same design on the front and "UC Berkeley School of Information" on the back.
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This image features a promotional design for the "I School 5K 2026" event. The design includes an illustration of the UC Berkeley Campanile tower, stylized trees, and a running shoe. The event name is displayed alongside. A long-sleeved white shirt also displays the same design on the front and "UC Berkeley School of Information" on the back.
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This image shows an abstract from the American Stroke Association's 2026 International Stroke Conference. The title is "Abstract A077: Clot Origin Modifies the Effect of IV Thrombolysis on Recanalization Time in Thrombectomy: A Registry Analysis." Authors listed include Medghit, Kaiser, Arndt, Donald, Nieder, Mohr, Edim, Polanski, Pulte, Muehlen, and Tonn. The abstract discusses the impact of clot origin on recanalization time in thrombectomy and IV thrombolysis effects.
Cover of a report titled "Best Practices in Public-Sector AI Governance: A Practitioner's Playbook" by Eric Hysen. The publication date is April 2020. The bottom features logos for UC Berkeley's School of Information and Goldman School of Public Policy.
This infographic titled "7 Lessons I Learned Building a Flight Delay Prediction System at Scale" outlines key insights from developing a prediction model. Major elements include NOAA weather data integration, 237 engineered features, and F2 Score optimization. It highlights over 31 million flight records used and emphasizes lessons such as data quality and model deployment. Icons illustrate inputs and machine learning techniques used, like logistic regression and ensemble methods. A board on the side lists flight statuses for various destinations such as Boston, Honolulu, and Seattle.
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A person holds a green and white patterned globe with leaves sprouting from it, symbolizing Earth. "UC Berkeley School of Information" and "Happy Earth Day!" are prominently displayed above and below the globe. A smaller sign reads "Happy Earth Day" amidst grass and clouds.
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Promotional image for the UC Berkeley School of Information Seattle Alumni Chapter Launch. Includes an illustration of the Space Needle, buildings, clouds, and an airplane. Event details: Thursday, May 28, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
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SF.gov webpage showing information about 'The SF AI Forum' event on December 17, 2025, at the San Francisco Public Library's Koret Auditorium. The program includes opening remarks by Michael Lambert and a keynote by Chief Innovation Officer Michael Makstman, with doors opening at 8:30 AM and the program starting at 9 AM.
SF.gov webpage showing information about 'The SF AI Forum' event on December 17, 2025, at the San Francisco Public Library's Koret Auditorium. The program includes opening remarks by Michael Lambert and a keynote by Chief Innovation Officer Michael Makstman, with doors opening at 8:30 AM and the program starting at 9 AM.
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Promotional poster for a Pizza Party organized by UC Berkeley School of Information and UC Berkeley Master of Information and Social Science. Event details include pizza, connections with peers, and engagement with Cal Swag, scheduled for November 12, Wednesday, 5 PM at Room 210, South Hall. A large stylized slice of pizza dominates the design, and there's a QR code for RSVP at the bottom.
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