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A Healthy Dose of AI
Building artificial intelligence into medical devices can speed diagnoses and potentially improve treatments and outcomes.
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A New Class of AI Ethics
The ethics of artificial intelligence is increasingly part of school curricula. Will it lead to a better world?
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Meet the Uninfectables
Hospital wards, grocery stores, and food delivery services are turning to robotic devices to better navigate the pandemic.
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Algorithms in the Courtroom
The use of software to determine bail and sentencing terms has gone mainstream. How fair are these systems?
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Medical Professionals Tap AI to Combat COVID-19
Artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things are aiding hospitals and healthcare experts in the battle against the coronavirus.
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The Battle Over Autonomous Killing Machines
Should lethal autonomous weapon systems be programmed to strike and kill without direct human oversight?
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The End of Internet Freedom?
Russia and other countries are turning to more stringent Internet controls that threaten the free flow of information.
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Making the Internet Civil Again
Researchers are exploring ways to improve discourse in online discussion groups and social media sites.
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Lost in Translation?
Machine language translation is advancing rapidly, but can it reach the level of human understanding?
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Underwater Drones Make Waves
Underwater drones offer scientists a glimpse into the world's least-known frontier.
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Digital Twins Grow Up
The idea of creating digital twins to simulate real-world systems isn't new, but the concept is advancing rapidly.
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In Search of a CRISPR Kill Switch
The benefits of genetic engineering tool CRISPR have been widely discussed. But what if something goes wrong?
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Who Owns Your Face?
Today's facial recognition tools raise new questions about how, where, and when data can be used.
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The Chatbots are Coming!
Advances in chatbots are changing the way we interact with computing devices.
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A Healthy Dose of Wearables
Smart watches and other wearables are evolving into medical devices that will drive significant changes in healthcare.
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Flexible Displays Enter the Picture
Engineers have long attempted to develop flexible displays and devices. The technology is finally becoming a reality.
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Consumer Rating Algorithms Score Big with Businesses, Governments
Businesses, universities, and governments increasingly are turning to algorithms to make crucial decisions about how to treat customers and citizens.
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Virtual Reality Goes on Trial
VR could significantly change the way jurors and judges weigh evidence in the courtroom.
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The New Face of Law Enforcement
Facial recognition and augmented reality are changing the way law enforcement agencies investigate crime, but there are important privacy issues to consider.
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Chip Implants Get Real
The notion of using implantable chips to authenticate people is gaining support, but it raises important privacy questions.
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