This AI Helps Police Monitor Social Media. Does It Go Too Far?
Law enforcement officials say the tool can help them combat misinformation. Civil liberties advocates say it can be used for mass surveillance.
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Apple’s and Google’s New AI Wizardry Promises Privacy—at a Cost
The companies revealed upgrades for their phones that protect data and reduce reliance on the cloud. It also binds users more tightly to their ecosystems.
This Agency Wants to Figure Out Exactly How Much You Trust AI
The National Institute of Standards and Technology wants to put a number on a person’s trust in artificial intelligence.
MEPs: safeguards needed against mass AI surveillance
The use of Artificial Intelligence in law enforcement and the judiciary should be subject to strong safeguards and human oversight, says the Civil Liberties Committee.
Ban biometric surveillance in public to safeguard rights, urge EU privacy watchdogs
There have been further calls from EU institutions to outlaw biometric surveillance in public.
IBM explores AI tools to spot, cut bias in online ad targeting
IBM is developing tools that would ensure online advertising algorithms do not unfairly show ads to only specific groups such as mostly men or wealthy people, aiming to address discrimination concerns that have drawn industrywide scrutiny.
Shareholder activists demand reforms from Amazon, Google, and Facebook
Investors and activists are presenting Alphabet, Amazon, Facebook, and Twitter with a list of shareholder resolutions this week.
Office surveillance: Digital leash on workers could be crossing a line
A recent report said that algorithmic systems typically used in monitoring the performance of warehouse workers have pervaded more and more industries.
Vodafone using Google’s cloud and AI to retain customers
The partnership is the latest trend showing a convergence between the telecoms market and Silicon Valley.
This Tool Can Make Your Pics Undetectable To Facial Recognition
A new tool is promising to make your pictures undetectable to facial recognition software without significantly changing their appearance.
U.S. Department of Education Opens an Investigation into Pasco County’s Predictive Policing Program
The U.S. Department of Education opened an investigation into the data-sharing practices between Florida’s Pasco County sheriff’s office and school district.
U.S. banks deploy AI to monitor customers, workers amid tech backlash
Several U.S. banks have started deploying camera software that can analyze customer preferences, monitor workers and spot people sleeping near ATMs, even as they remain wary about possible backlash over increased surveillance.