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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Machine learning & AI
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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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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Engineering
Considering long-term economic and social side effects when building sustainable cities
It is estimated that 55% of the world's population resides in cities and that cities are directly responsible for around two-thirds of global energy consumption.
May 29, 2023
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Researchers survey rural residents' Internet usage in Aotearoa, New Zealand's northern island
Several years ago, the government of Aotearoa New Zealand undertook an initiative to provide Internet access throughout the country. To observe the status of broadband adoption and usage in the rural areas, a group of final ...
Dec 22, 2022
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Machine learning & AI
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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UK telecoms firm BT announces exit of chief executive
British telecoms group BT on Monday announced the departure of chief executive Philip Jansen, two months after the group axed up to 55,000 jobs to slash costs.
Jul 10, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
The dark side of solar: How off-grid products are creating waste in Africa
Household solar products are improving the quality of life for people living in developing nations. However, many off-grid solar products function for less than four years. When they fall into disrepair, they become part ...
Sep 21, 2023
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Business
Google chief urges 'proportionate' AI regulation
As the EU puts the digital revolution at the heart of policymaking it should take a "proportional approach" to regulating artificial intelligence, Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google said Monday.
Jan 20, 2020
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Automotive
Autonomous cars could revolutionise transport for disabled people – if we change the way we design
The move towards driverless cars isn't just a chance for people to relax at the wheel. It's an opportunity to revolutionise personal transport in a way that offers life-changing benefits to people with disabilities.
May 20, 2020
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