IBM quits facial recognition, joins call for police reforms
IBM is getting out of the facial recognition business, saying it's concerned about how the technology can be used for mass surveillance and racial profiling.
Jun 09, 2020
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The importance of building trust in contact tracing apps
In the very real need for speed around excellent contact tracing in the COVID-19 environment, the voice of the people is getting lost, according to Associate Professor Anna Brown.
Jun 05, 2020
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Telecom
Computer scientists create a 'laboratory' to improve streaming video
In these days of social distancing, as millions cloister at home to binge-watch TV over the internet, Stanford researchers have unveiled an algorithm that demonstrates a significant improvement in streaming video technology.
Apr 22, 2020
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Energy & Green Tech
A cyclic phosphate-based electrolyte for safe and high voltage lithium-ion batteries
In light of the ongoing shift toward renewable energy technologies and the growing number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, researchers worldwide have been trying to develop batteries that can operate more efficiently ...
Mar 19, 2020 feature
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Automotive
GM, Korea's LG Chem in venture to build factory in Ohio
General Motors and Korea's LG Chem have formed a joint venture to build an electric vehicle battery cell factory near Lordstown, Ohio, east of Cleveland.
Dec 05, 2019
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Internet
Digital platforms: Making the world a more complicated place
Digital platforms, the websites and apps which compete for our precious screen time, have successfully invaded the traditional territory of many sectors of the "old economy." They have become the preferred—expected, even—domains ...
Oct 18, 2019
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Business
Apple awards $250 million to supplier of glass for iPhones
Apple on Tuesday deepened its ties with a Kentucky manufacturing plant by awarding $250 million to support Corning Inc.'s continued work to develop glass for iPhones and other devices.
Sep 17, 2019
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Virtual reality used to highlight uranium contamination
Activists are using virtual reality technology to focus on areas of the Navajo Nation affected by uranium contamination.
Sep 15, 2019
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Internet
Bring on the technology bans
In mid-July 2019, Oakland, California, became the third U.S. city to ban municipal departments from using facial recognition technology. Meanwhile, Congress began hearings on whether and how to regulate it on a national level. ...
Aug 19, 2019
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Tech-oriented office company WeWork files to go public
Office sharing startup WeWork will be going public after its parent company filed papers Wednesday for a stock sale, despite losing money amid rapid expansion.
Aug 14, 2019
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