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March/April 2021 / Technology

When Border Security Crosses a Line

February 17, 2021March 9, 2021 - by Hilary Beaumont

International crossings are now testing grounds for unregulated surveillance technology

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Nagwan Al-Guneid

February 28, 2020June 19, 2020 - by Nagwan Al-Guneid

We need to communicate about AI and energy

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June 2018 / Technology

How We Made AI As Racist and Sexist As Humans

May 16, 2018March 27, 2020 - by Danielle Groen

AI influences everything from hiring decisions to loan approvals. Too bad it’s as biased as we are

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Artificial intelligence will save lives

December 19, 2017November 26, 2019 - by Brendan Grey

AI will not only detect disease but also provide effective treatments

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