Signing Away Our Lives on Facebook
The social media giant collects huge quantities of data to target advertising—and that has implications for our lives, our society, and our democracy
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How We Made AI As Racist and Sexist As Humans
AI influences everything from hiring decisions to loan approvals. Too bad it’s as biased as we are
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Why I Stopped Posting Pictures of My Kid on Facebook
Parents love sharing photos of their children on social media. But it’s time to start thinking about their online privacy rights
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Crowdfunding As a Political Weapon
Platforms like GoFundMe allow people to voice their support—or outrage—via their wallets
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When Did Geek Culture Get so Angry?
Inside nerdom’s refusal to to accept diversity
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The Fake News About Cambridge Analytica
The analytics firm likely didn’t swing any elections. But that doesn’t mean our personal information is safe
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Why Google Has a Responsibility to Fight Fake News
Google gives a platform to sites that deal in outright lies and innuendo—and that’s a problem
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Is Facebook Good for the World?
As Facebook grows, many have asked whether it’s now too big to fail. The real question is: what is it trying to become?
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How Artificial Intelligence Could Help Hospitals Save Lives
The need for better, faster diagnosis means your next ER doctor could be a robot
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Toss of the Bitcoin
Canadians have poured millions into blockchain, but many don’t know what they’re buying
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