Boston transit agency to try urine sensors on elevators
Urine trouble no more, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority hopes, with a new program to tackle public urination in system elevators with technology.
Jun 12, 2022
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China's drone carrier hints at 'swarm' ambitions for Pacific
Officially it is just a research vessel, but China's newly unveiled drone carrier is a clear sign Beijing is rushing to deploy an autonomous swarm of unmanned devices in its push for military supremacy in the Pacific Ocean.
Jun 8, 2022
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Technology is alienating people—and it's not just those who are older
We take it for granted that technology brings people closer together and improves our access to essential products and services. If you can't imagine life without your smartphone, it's easy to forget that people who can't ...
Jun 7, 2022
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Axon halts plans for Taser drone as 9 on ethics board resign
Axon, the company best known for developing the Taser, said Monday it was halting plans to develop a Taser-equipped drone after a majority of its ethics board resigned over the controversial project.
Jun 6, 2022
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Landmark bill to limit cryptomining passes NY Legislature
A milestone environmental measure designed to tap the brakes on the spread of cryptocurrency mining operations burning fossil fuels in New York has passed the state Legislature.
Jun 3, 2022
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New Apple museum opens in former Warsaw factory
A new museum opening in a former metalworking factory in Warsaw brings together 1,600 exhibits linked to Apple—the result of years of painstaking efforts by a determined Polish collector.
May 31, 2022
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Online data could be used against people seeking abortions if Roe v. Wade falls
When the draft of a Supreme Court decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade was leaked to the press, many of us who have been studying privacy for vulnerable individuals came to a troubling realization: The marginalized and ...
May 17, 2022
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Body cameras, live streaming bring search and rescue into the next generation
New digital tools developed and tested at Simon Fraser University have the potential to revolutionize wilderness search and rescue efforts.
May 16, 2022
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Deadbots can speak for you after your death. Is that ethical?
Machine-learning systems are increasingly worming their way through our everyday lives, challenging our moral and social values and the rules that govern them. These days, virtual assistants threaten the privacy of the home; ...
May 10, 2022
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Stock-owning warehouse worker asking shareholders to make Amazon slow down
Daniel Olayiwola didn't feel Amazon was listening to his concerns as an employee, so he decided to raise his voice as a shareholder.
May 9, 2022
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