The battle to build a child-friendly metaverse
As a young woman straps on her vest and headset and becomes immersed in a virtual world, Mainak Chaudhuri talks excitedly about the potential of the technology.
Jun 19, 2022
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U.S. civil rights enforcers warn employers against biased AI
The federal government said Thursday that artificial intelligence technology to screen new job candidates or monitor worker productivity can unfairly discriminate against people with disabilities, sending a warning to employers ...
May 12, 2022
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Amazon to build affordable housing near transit stops
Amazon said Tuesday it will spend more than $120 million to build affordable-housing units close to transit stations near Seattle and Washington, D.C, the latest example of a tech company trying to address the affordable ...
Mar 15, 2022
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AOL founder on how pandemic is changing spread of tech jobs
Most people questioned AOL co-founder Steve Case's judgment when he joined the online company then known as Quantum Computer Services in 1985—a time when the World Wide Web didn't even exist.
Feb 28, 2022
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Spirit to merge with Frontier, creating major low-cost US airline
Budget US carriers Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines announced Monday they will merge to create a competitive low-cost airline that aims to test the dominance of larger rivals.
Feb 7, 2022
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NYC aims to be first to rein in AI hiring tools
Job candidates rarely know when hidden artificial intelligence tools are rejecting their resumes or analyzing their video interviews. But New York City residents could soon get more say over the computers making behind-the-scenes ...
Nov 19, 2021
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White House proposes tech 'bill of rights' to limit AI harms
Top science advisers to President Joe Biden are calling for a new "bill of rights" to guard against powerful new artificial intelligence technology.
Oct 8, 2021
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Google parent launches new 'moonshot' for robotics software
Google's parent Alphabet unveiled a new "moonshot" project to develop software for robotics which could be used in a wide range of industries.
Jul 23, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
Community solar could provide an economic a path forward
A new report released by the UNM Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER) gives a positive outlook for proponents of community solar initiatives.
Feb 11, 2021
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Amazon and UPS ramp up hiring for holiday shopping blitz
Amazon and UPS on Tuesday said they are boosting hiring as pressure mounts for them to deliver with the pandemic fueling an online shopping surge this holiday season.
Oct 27, 2020
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