By Ra’Zulu Ukawabutu The necessity of computer literacy for the segment of incarcerated citizens that will ultimately return to society at some point is real. Computer access is critical for education programs, legal access, social services program participation, rehabilitative services and reentry job readiness services. Computer literacy should be provided for the reintegration of [...]
By Ojobo Agbo Eje, Michael Akinwumi, Itzhak Yanovitzky, and Kristoffer Shields Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming various sectors of the economy across the world, from health, transportation, and finance to the workforce, education, and many others. A tidal wave of AI legislation is sweeping across state legislatures. The number of AI-related bills has skyrocketed [...]
By Yonaira M. Rivera & Vivek Singh As the public sector continues to adopt chatbots to assist individuals in acquiring information about important health and government services, multilingual access is key to fostering equitable digital health adoption. IMPACT-NJ aims to address this issue by developing policy guidelines to enhance language equity in chatbot responses, [...]
By Yonaira Rivera and Vivek Singh In an increasingly digital world, chatbots have become essential tools for delivering health and government services. These trends are only expected to increase in the coming years. However, ensuring these services are equitable across different languages is a critical challenge. This blog post introduces the IMPACT-NJ project, which [...]
By Ben Justice, Ra’Zulu Ukawabutu, and Tommie Willis Imagine never accessing the internet, using today’s technologically advanced phones, being denied access to the information highway or simply being able to search for basic information on Google, or browse libraries. While this is unimaginable to most, it is the reality for a large percentage of individuals [...]
By Sania Murtuza, Tai Vu, & Yao Sun, Ph.D This research project evaluates the effectiveness of New Jersey’s solar program and its impact on energy justice, focusing on community engagement. The project seeks to inform the development of solar programs, particularly in low-income areas, by leveraging AI analysis and Tableau to visualize solar access across New Jersey cities such as Jersey City, Newark, and Trenton.
By Anna M. Dulencin and Itzhak Yanovitzky Scientists and non-scientists alike have been surprised by the pace at which artificial intelligence (AI) is penetrating all aspects of life and society. Interest in the potential applications of AI and their associated benefits and threats has too peaked rapidly, particularly after the introduction of ChatGPT in November [...]
By Gregory Porumbescu, Canyu Gao, and Mattia Caldarulo. The widespread adoption of hybrid work models and the emergence of new information technology solutions are emphasizing the need for individuals to develop internet skills [...]
By Benjamin Justice. Despite being a progressive state with regard to carceral reform and support of education, New Jersey is far behind much of the country when it comes to integrating computer technology [...]
By Sania Murtuza, Tai Vu, & Yao Sun, Ph.D. With the intention of developing an interactive map for Jersey City, Newark, and Trenton, the research team first obtained zip code data for New Jersey from an online dataset [...]
