Artificial Intelligence
Google’s Firing of an Ethics Researcher Shows the Limits of Having ‘a Seat at the Table’
Google wanted Timnit Gebru as an ethics researcher. Until she told Google its business model was unethical.
AI Ethicists Are Outraged After Google Fired a Respected Black Researcher
Timnit Gebru says she was terminated Wednesday after expressing frustration with the tech company's white male leadership.
I Paid an AI to Get Me Instagram Followers. It Didn't Go Well
Influencers and pop stars use AI-powered bots to boost their online presence. But what happens if a non-celeb (like me) uses one?
Can Robots Help People With Their Mental Health?
A study found that most think robots can support their mental health better than people, but experts say there are crucial human qualities technology can’t replicate.
Twitter’s AI Revealed to Have Racial Bias After a Viral Photo Experiment
A series of tweets showed the AI choosing to display the photo of a white man over a Black man.
How Government AI Stole Hundreds of Millions of Dollars From Citizens
The Australian government really screwed people on this one.
This Guy is Suing the Patent Office for Deciding an AI Can't Invent Things
The USPTO rejected two patents applications written by a "creativity engine" named DABUS. Now a lawsuit raises fundamental questions about what it means to be creative.
The Viral Reface App Could Make Our Deepfake Problem Worse
The app that allows you to superimpose your selfie onto videos of celebrities might be endlessly entertaining, but its quick, slick results can lead to sinister outcomes too.
Experts Ranked AI-Enabled Future Crimes, From the Most Threatening to the Least
Turns out, it’s not killer robots or attack drones we need to be as worried about.
AI Analysed Over 11,000 Couples to Find What Makes Relationships Work
“It suggests that the person we choose is not nearly as important as the relationship we build.”
Car Companies Want to Monitor Your Every Move With Emotion-Detecting AI
In-car camera systems are being marketed as a safety feature, but their creators' ambitions go beyond alerting drowsy drivers.
Over 1,000 AI Experts Condemn Racist Algorithms That Claim to Predict Crime
Technologists from MIT, Harvard, and Google say research claiming to predict crime based on human faces creates a "tech-to-prison pipeline" that reinforces racist policing.