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The Army Is Teaching Facial Recognition to See in the Dark
Researchers have built the first facial recognition database for thermal night vision images. But the technology itself is already prone to misuse.
Students Are Easily Cheating 'State-of-the-Art' Test Proctoring Tech
Students are using HDMI cables and hidden phones to cheat on exams administered through invasive proctoring software like Proctorio.
Internet Occultists Are Trying to Change Reality With a Magickal Algorithm
The Sigil Engine adapts an ancient practice for the internet age, creating mystic symbols that true believers say can bend the universe to their will.
Sexist AI is Even More Sexist Than We Thought
A new study shows bias is deeply ingrained in algorithmic models, generating sexualized images of women while creating professional images of men.
Tech Companies Want AI to Fix the Disastrous Vaccine Rollout
As people struggle to book appointments and doses go unused, some companies are proposing automated tools to help deliver vaccines into arms.
This App Claims It Can Detect 'Trustworthiness.' It Can't
Experts say an algorithm can't determine whether you can be trusted by analyzing your face or voice. But that's not stopping this company from trying.
NYC is Paying $2 Million For Anti-Plagiarism Software After Firing Teachers
City University administrators laid off thousands of instructors and staff this summer. But they're still paying big bucks for anti-cheating software.
2,000 Parents Demand Major Academic Publisher Drop Proctorio Surveillance Tech
“We demand that McGraw Hill Publishing cease its performative allyship and end its peddling of racially-biased, invasive surveillance technology immediately”
Gun Detection AI is Being Trained With Homemade ‘Active Shooter’ Videos
Companies are using bizarre methods to create algorithms that automatically detect weapons. AI ethicists worry they will lead to more police violence.
These Pizzas Do Not Exist
The Multi-ingredient Pizza Generator makes tastier-looking fake pizzas than previous attempts, with a variety of ingredients—a hard problem in machine learning research.
Facial Recognition Company Lied to School District About its Racist Tech
Documents reveal Lockport Schools' facial recognition tech has mistaken broom handles for guns and has misidentified Black students at much higher rates.
How to Game Spotify and Instagram’s Algorithms to Help Artists
Buying albums and merch is the most direct way to support musicians, but saving and sharing their posts and songs goes a long way too.