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David Rand is a professor at Cornell University specializing in Information Science, Marketing Management, and Communications. His research merges computational social science and cognitive science to investigate how generative AI models can help correct inaccurate beliefs, such as conspiracy theories and health misperceptions. Rand also studies the sharing of misinformation online and potential interventions to mitigate these behaviors, exploring themes in political psychology and polarization while promoting human cooperation. With over 200 publications in prestigious peer-reviewed journals like Nature, Science, and PNAS, his work has gained notable attention across various media outlets. He has actively collaborated with technology companies such as Google and Meta, advising on strategies to enhance the quality of information on their platforms. Additionally, Rand has been recognized with multiple awards for his contributions to the field, including the 2015 Arthur Greer Memorial Prize and the 2020 FABBS Early Career Impact Award. His efforts in fact-checking have earned him the title of fact-checking researcher of the year by the Poynter Institute in 2017.
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