Biotechnology Designer babies aren’t futuristic. They’re already here. Are we designing inequality into our genes? by Laura Hercher 2018-10-22T05:00:00-04:00
Artificial Intelligence Algorithms are making American inequality worse In a new book, political scientist Virginia Eubanks says using computers to decide who gets social services hurts the poor. by Jackie Snow 2018-01-26T16:13:00-05:00
Business Impact Reid Hoffman: It’s Time to Change Silicon Valley Culture The LinkedIn cofounder and venture capitalist explains how he’s trying to combat sexual harassment and economic inequality in the tech industry and beyond. by Elizabeth Woyke 2017-11-09T12:51:00-05:00
Intelligent Machines China’s Tech Moguls Warn of AI’s Troubling Trajectory Never mind the singularity; artificial intelligence could eliminate countless jobs, and perhaps reshape global politics in the process. by Will Knight 2017-06-27T15:15:00-04:00
Computing The Unacceptable Persistence of the Digital Divide Millions of Americans lack broadband access and computer skills. Can President Trump bring them into the digital economy? by David Talbot 2016-12-16T00:00:00-05:00
Business Impact Online Education Pioneer Boots Up a Jobs Program for the Tech Industry Sebastian Thrun helped stoke the hype around massive online open college courses—but has pivoted his own startup to focus on vocational training instead. by Tom Simonite 2016-12-14T00:00:00-05:00
Intelligent Machines Today’s Artificial Intelligence Does Not Justify Basic Income Even the simplest jobs require skills—like creative problem solving—that AI systems cannot yet perform competently. by Vincent Conitzer 2016-10-31T13:25:00-04:00
Business Impact Even Women’s Periods Are Not Immune to the Widening Tech Gap More products than ever are giving women options for managing their periods—if they can afford to. by Julia Sklar 2016-09-19T17:50:00-04:00
Business Impact Basic Income: A Sellout of the American Dream Schemes for giving everyone a guaranteed income are gaining momentum in Silicon Valley and throughout Western Europe. It’s a great idea, until you look closely. by David H. Freedman 2016-06-13T00:00:00-04:00
Business Impact In Global Shift, Poorer Countries Are Increasingly the Early Tech Adopters In some corners of the world, the poorest populations are the first to benefit from new technologies that are improving health. by Seth Berkley 2016-05-11T16:35:00-04:00