Tech Policy Coronavirus is forcing a trade-off between privacy and public health The crisis has governments and companies scrambling to decide when it’s appropriate to lift data privacy protections and AI ethics guidelines. by Karen Hao 2020-03-24T11:40:00-04:00
Tech Policy How coronavirus turned the “dystopian joke” of FaceID masks into a reality Thousands ordered masks that let them unlock their phones during outbreaks. But this viral art project doesn’t just work with surveillance technology—it works against it, too. by Angela Chen 2020-02-29T08:00:00-05:00
Tech Policy 40 groups have called for a US moratorium on facial recognition technology by Angela Chen 2020-01-27T14:03:55-05:00
Tech Policy The EU might ban facial recognition in public for five years by Angela Chen 2020-01-17T10:37:06-05:00
Humans and Technology Should colleges really be putting smart speakers in dorms? Administrators say installing listening devices like Alexa in student bedrooms and hallways could help lower dropout rates. Not everyone agrees. by Kathryn Miles 2019-12-27T07:00:04-05:00
Artificial Intelligence In 2020, let’s stop AI ethics-washing and actually do something There’s more talk of AI ethics than ever before. But talk is just that—it’s not enough. by Karen Hao 2019-12-27T05:00:55-05:00
Tech Policy This startup claims its deepfakes will protect your privacy But some experts say that D-ID’s “smart video anonymization” technique breaks the law. by Angela Chen 2019-12-20T05:00:22-05:00
Tech Policy TikTok’s second lawsuit in a week brings a US ban a shade closer by Angela Chen 2019-12-05T11:00:39-05:00
Tech Policy Kids are surrounded by AI. They should know how it works. A new curriculum that helps children understand how algorithms are designed will keep them safe and motivate them to help shape the technology’s future. by Karen Hao 2019-09-13T10:30:46-04:00
Tech Policy Most Americans are fine with cops using facial recognition on them by Angela Chen 2019-09-05T10:00:26-04:00
