Do humans dream of androids dreaming?
The first question many people ask about artificial intelligence (AI) is, "Will it be good or bad?"
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China could be using TikTok to spy on Australians, but banning it isn't a simple fix
In an age of isolation, video sharing platform TikTok has emerged as a bonding force for many. But recent headlines allege the service, owned by Beijing-based company ByteDance, is feeding users' data to the Chinese Communist ...
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Energy & Green Tech
Owners of electric vehicles to be paid to plug into the grid to help avoid blackouts
Electric vehicles can help keep the air clean in our cities—as we've seen recently with the reduction of traffic through COVID-19 lockdowns—but they face two obstacles.
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Uber and Lyft overcharge riders going to and from disadvantaged areas
Thinking of calling a rideshare service? Uber and Lyft passengers going to and from low-income and non-white neighborhoods may pay higher prices, researchers at the George Washington University recently found.
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Researchers find ways of securing 'internet of things' security problems in the smart home
So…you've built your smart home, it's got smart heating and lighting, all the latest smart communications and entertainment systems, and of course, smart power generation to make it smart and green. But, how do you keep ...
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Researchers propose novel correction method for gas sensor drift problem
Sensor drift is one of the most severe problems that gas sensors suffer from. Aging and poisoning of gas sensors as well as uncontrollable factors such as humidity and temperature variations may cause this problem.
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Facebook ad boycott organizers say no progress on hate speech
Organizers of a Facebook ad boycott vowed to press on with their campaign, saying the social network's top executives had failed to offer meaningful action on curbing hateful content.
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Data-mining firm Palantir files for stealth public offering
The Silicon Valley data-mining firm Palantir Technologies confidentially filed to go public, setting up what could be the biggest stock offering from a technology company since Uber's debut last year.
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Context reduces racial bias in hate speech detection algorithms
Understanding what makes something harmful or offensive can be hard enough for humans, never mind artificial intelligence systems.
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Uber launches grocery delivery, starting in Canada, Latin America
Uber unveiled plans Tuesday to launch grocery delivery through its recently acquired subsidiary Cornershop.
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