Why We Need to Audit Algorithms
Algorithmic decision-making and artificial intelligence (AI) hold enormous potential and are likely to be economic blockbusters, but we worry that […]
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Google is afraid of assuming your gender with Gmail’s Smart Compose feature
Instead of building a better AI system or giving users a choice of suggestions, Google is removing all gender-specific terms […]
CIPL Publishes Report on Artificial Intelligence and Data Protection in Tension
The Centre for Information Policy Leadership (“CIPL”) recently published the first report in its project on Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) and […]
Algorithms can reduce discrimination, but only with proper data
If self-learning algorithms discriminate, it is not because there is an error in the algorithm, but because the data used […]
AI, IoT, and edge computing drive cybersecurity concerns for 2019
As companies adopt emerging technologies, the cyber risk landscape is set to grow larger in the new year, according to […]
Researchers Defeat Most Powerful Ad Blockers
Perceptual ad blockers will come out on the losing side in the war against internet advertisers and expose users to […]
China surveillance tech can ID people by their walk
Chinese authorities have started using “gait recognition” software – artificial intelligence that identifies people by their body shape and the […]
Building Ethics into Privacy Frameworks for Big Data and AI
IAPP and UN Global Pulse has released a joint report titled “Building Ethics Into Privacy Frameworks For Big Data and […]
Europe’s AI ethics chief: No rules yet, please
In a global race to dominate artificial intelligence technology, Europe needs to keep its urge to regulate under control — […]
The EU plans to test an AI lie detector at border points
Trials for AI lie detection at border patrol checkpoints are set to begin soon in the EU. The program, called […]
What Does a Fair Algorithm Actually Look Like?
Automated systems take into account thousands of variables to make decisions that affect our lives. People are calling for more […]
Robotic Security Forces On Patrol Prompt Privacy Concerns
The security force of the future is already patrolling several neighborhoods in the Tri-State area. The robotic protectors can see what […]