Algorithms behave pretty much as they are programmed to (for good and ill); augmented reality continues to seep into the auto industry; humans strive for immortality; and more …
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New website ToSDR summarizes and rates the terms from various service agreements. (Arielle Pardes, Wired)
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“Algorithmic bias” and the human factor remain an hefty obstacle to the effective use of AI and machine learning. (Mark Sears, Forbes)
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Popular gaming chat app Discord adjusts terms of service to shield itself from lawsuits. (Mikael Thalen, The Daily Dot)
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EU court rules that food taste is not protected by copyright. (BBC News)
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The Internet of Things again makes the news as a potential witness to human misdeeds, as a New Hampshire judge orders handover of Alexa data. (Cyrus Farivar, Ars Technica)
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Amazon investigates whether employees are deleting bad reviews for cash. (Valentina Palladino, Ars Technica)
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Two startups use algorithms to spot Deepfake images. (Karen Hao, MIT Technology Review)
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We continue taking steps toward the creation of “immortal” digital avatars. (Courtney Humphries, MIT Technology Review)
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For many, the prospect of driverless cars comes with the possibility of motion sickness. (Spencer Salter, Phys.org)
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Augmented reality continues to make inroads into the automotive industry. (Eric Adams, The Drive)