AI acceptance in rural coastal communities — NSF Award to Louisiana Tech University (LA, $189,936)
This project advances national scientific literacy by addressing a critical barrier in artificial intelligence (AI)-based science communication. As AI systems increasingly mediate public access to scientific knowledge, their potential omission of alternative ways of knowing, such as those in rural communities, threaten
| Award title | AI acceptance in rural coastal communities |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2523513 |
| Awardee | Louisiana Tech University |
| City | RUSTON |
| State | LA |
| Amount obligated | $189,936 |
| Principal investigator | Craig Van Slyke |
| Program | Science of Science |
| Start date | 09/01/2025 |
| Abstract | This project advances national scientific literacy by addressing a critical barrier in artificial intelligence (AI)-based science communication. As AI systems increasingly mediate public access to scientific knowledge, their potential omission of alternative ways of knowing, such as those in rural communities, threatens to negatively impact science literacy and adoption of new technologies. This research promotes national prosperity by developing methods of increasing trust in and use of AI for |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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