Supermarket facial recognition failure—why automated systems must put the human factor first
The incident of a woman misidentified by facial recognition technology at a Rotorua supermarket should have come as no surprise.
Apr 22, 2024
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The incident of a woman misidentified by facial recognition technology at a Rotorua supermarket should have come as no surprise.
Apr 22, 2024
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Bipolar membranes are a class of ion-conductive polymers comprised of two oppositely charged layers, known as the cation-exchange and anion-exchange layer. These membranes are central to the functioning of various technologies, ...
Recording new voice-overs without speaking a word. For a busy voice actor, it might sound like a dream—unless that actor is worried about artificial intelligence being used to devalue her work and make hiring her unnecessary.
Jan 10, 2024
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The COVID pandemic stimulated an irreversible shift in where, when and how we work. This 21st-century model of working—dubbed the "new normal"—is characterized by increased flexibility and productivity gains.
Oct 10, 2023
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New York state banned the use of facial recognition technology in schools Wednesday, following a report that concluded the risks to student privacy and civil rights outweigh potential security benefits.
Sep 27, 2023
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Earlier this year, fast fashion retailer Zara released its first womenswear collection made of recycled poly-cotton textile waste. The collection is available for sale in 11 countries, helping clothing made of blended textile ...
Sep 22, 2023
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Solar panel technology has made enormous progress in the last two decades. In fact, the most advanced silicon solar cells produced today are about as good as the technology will get.
Sep 11, 2023
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Samsung Electronics on Wednesday unveiled two foldable smartphones as it continues to bet on devices with bending screens, a budding market that has yet to fully take off because of high prices.
Jul 26, 2023
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The explosion of interest in artificial intelligence has drawn attention not only to the astonishing capacity of algorithms to mimic humans but to the reality that these algorithms could displace many humans in their jobs. ...
Jun 22, 2023
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There are many ways to map New York City, including street maps of Manhattan's famous grid, the brightly colored subway map, and souvenir maps of skyscrapers.
Jun 14, 2023
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