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Department of Computer Science

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News

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14 December 2020

AI can predict Twitter users likely to spread disinformation before they do it

A new artificial intelligence-based algorithm that can accurately predict which Twitter users will spread disinformation before they actually do it has been developed by researchers from the University of Sheffield.
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24 November 2020

Next generation of autonomy inspired by insects being developed by Department of Computer Science spin out

Engineers from the Department are developing the next generation of autonomy as part of a pioneering new spin out company.
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16 November 2020

Global disinformation report calls for Internet companies to fact-check all political content and limit the reach of electoral falsehoods

Internet companies should apply fact-checking to all political content published by politicians, political parties and their affiliates to help tackle the spread of disinformation, according to a new report.
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27 October 2020

Professor Roger Moore awarded the ISCA (International Speech Communication Association) Special Services Medal.

Congratulations to Professor Roger Moore who has been awarded the ISCA Special Service Medal for service in the establishment, leadership and international growth of ISCA.

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Department of Computer Science
The University of Sheffield 
Regent Court
211 Portobello
Sheffield
S1 4DP
UK

Tel: +44 114 222 1800

Email: dcs@sheffield.ac.uk

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