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Trust in algorithmic advice from computers can blind us to mistakes, says study
With autocorrect and auto-generated email responses, algorithms offer plenty of assistance to help people express themselves.
Sep 20, 2022
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Bill Gates: Technological innovation would help solve hunger
Bill Gates says the global hunger crisis is so immense that food aid cannot fully address the problem. What's also needed, Gates argues, are the kinds of innovations in farming technology that he has long funded to try to ...
Sep 13, 2022
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Effective crew resource management vital to police air support, research shows
Real-world research has shown, for the first time, that the theory of effective crew resource management makes an "invaluable contribution" to the safety and efficiency of police air support in England and Wales.
Aug 10, 2022
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How brain-monitoring tech advances could change the law
A world-first report from Dr. Allan McCay scrutinizes advances in neurotechnology and what it might mean for the law and the legal profession. The paper calls for urgent consideration of how the new technology is to be regulated.
Aug 09, 2022
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Equity and exclusion issues in cashless fare payment systems for public transportation
Researchers Aaron Golub, John MacArthur and Sangwan Lee of Portland State University, Anne Brown of the University of Oregon, and Candace Brakewood and Abubakr Ziedan of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville have published ...
Jul 29, 2022
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Gaming does not appear harmful to mental health, unless the gamer can't stop
Societies may tremble when a hot new video game is released, but the hours spent playing popular video games do not appear to be damaging players' mental health, according to the largest-ever survey of nearly 40,000 gamers ...
Jul 27, 2022
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Motion capture reveals why VAR in football struggles with offside decisions
New research by the University of Bath has used motion capture technology to assess the accuracy of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technologies in football. The study suggests that VAR is useful for preventing obvious mistakes ...
Jul 20, 2022
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'True balance': Japan's quiet telework revolution
Posted far from home for his job at Japanese conglomerate Hitachi, father of two Tsutomu Kojima was "really lonely" until he began working remotely during the pandemic for the first time.
Jul 15, 2022
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Human-like robots may be perceived as having mental states
When robots appear to engage with people and display human-like emotions, people may perceive them as capable of "thinking," or acting on their own beliefs and desires rather than their programs, according to research published ...
Jul 07, 2022
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Teaching algorithms about skin tones
When Ellis Monk's wife became pregnant in 2019, the couple became curious about what skin tone their child might have. The subject was of more than passing interest to the sociology professor, some of whose work involves ...
Jul 06, 2022
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How does the cockpit pecking order impact decision-making during the final approach?
Deciding whether to land or to make a go-around is one of the most important and hazardous operations involved in flying. In fact, the vast majority of accidents in the past 20 years have occurred during the final approach ...
Jul 05, 2022
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How your brainwaves could be used in criminal trials
American Kevin Strickland was exonerated after spending 42 years in prison for being wrongfully convicted of a triple murder in November 2021. His 1978 conviction was based on mistaken identification of an eyewitness. The ...
Jul 01, 2022
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Germany wants ads, influencers to note use of beauty filters
German state officials said Friday that they want advertisers and social media influencers to label any photos that have used so-called beauty filters.
Jul 01, 2022
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Labor Department warning opens divide on crypto in 401(k) plans
Lawmakers and investor advocates are ringing alarms over the idea of allowing cryptocurrency into 401(k) and other retirement plans, especially after a turbulent month that saw some projects implode and other cryptocurrencies ...
Jun 28, 2022
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