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News & Articles By Vicki Batts
11/11/2019
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By Vicki Batts
US Army-funded research team develops framework that will help AI systems become continuous “learners”
The U.S. military has been working on highly controversial technology for years. Whether we’re talking about robots that feed off of dead bodies or invasive spying, there is no shortage of reasons to be wary of the military industrial complex. Now, the U.S. Army is funding research to advance AI technology, creating “deep neural networks” […]
11/07/2019
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By Vicki Batts
How to identify 4 common triggers for compulsive phone use and how to kick the habit
Are you using your phone too much? If you have to ask yourself that question, it may be a sign of compulsive phone use. In today’s world of smart phones and other devices, it is easy to become way too attached to technology. Smart devices make technology easy to use and readily accessible — such […]
10/31/2019
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By Vicki Batts
They will track you by your speech: U.K. finance firm invests in behavioral AI system that analyzes how customers speak to provide personalized services
Nationwide Building Society, a finance firm based in the United Kingdom, has just announced they will be investing in a “behavioral analytics startup,” known as Scaled Insights. According to Nationwide, Scaled Insight’s speech analysis AI will be used to build individual profiles for their clientele, in order to tailor the bank’s communications to fit each […]
10/23/2019
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By Vicki Batts
Big Pharma scam: Researchers use A.I. to “detect symptoms” of anxiety and depression; Algorithms to push psych drugs onto children to maximize pharma profits
Recently published research promises to use AI (artificial intelligence) to detect signs of depression and anxiety in kids. The mainstream media has been quick to herald these efforts as a hail-Mary for young children with mental health issues that often go unnoticed. But what the media neglects to mention is the fact that this technology […]
10/07/2019
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By Vicki Batts
Texas is hiring tech industry experts to go to battle with Google over anti-trust violations
Texas attorney general Ken Paxton is leading the charge against Google with an investigation into the tech giant’s potential anti-trust violations. Attorneys general from almost all U.S. states have joined the inquiry, with the exception of California and Alabama. The AGs for Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico have also signed on. Now, AG Paxton is […]
08/02/2019
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By Vicki Batts
Facial recognition will soon identify shoplifters and ban them from stores; experts say it’s ripe for abuse
Facial recognition software is everywhere, from the smartphone you use to the stores you shop in — and pretty soon, it may be an unstoppable force. Experts caution that as facial recognition software expands, privacy as we know it will become even more threatened. Soon, facial recognition may be used to “identify” shoplifters and ban […]
07/15/2019
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By Vicki Batts
Incompetent local governments are being paralyzed by cyber hackers using ransomware
Cities and towns around the country are being struck by a wave of cyber crime, as hackers exploit government incompetence for financial gain. Recently, the local government of Lake City, Florida paid out $462,000 to cyber attackers after ransomware crippled their infrastructure. The costly incident follows on the heels of another cyber attack in Florida, […]
07/10/2019
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By Vicki Batts
Security alert: Experts warn about major flaws in 4G and 5G networks that let anyone listen in, send fake messages, or track your location
There has been tremendous hub-bub about the rolling out of 5g, with many concerns about the potential health effects of bathing the world’s population in electromagnetic radiation. Now, experts warn that there are other major safety concerns about 4g and 5g networks — namely, security. As it turns out, these networks have three major security […]
07/09/2019
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By Vicki Batts
Easy access: Twenty-first century gambling, on smart phones, is highly addictive
Smart phone and gambling addictions are already bad enough, but experts are now saying gambling apps and cellphones are an especially dangerous combination. For people with gambling problems, the advent of gambling apps on smartphones can be even more of a threat than fixed-odds betting terminals. By bringing gambling out of the shadows and onto […]
07/06/2019
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By Vicki Batts
Boeing outsourced 737 Max software programming to $9-an-hour temp workers, resulting in catastrophic errors
Boeing may have once been known for their craftsmanship and design, but those days could be over. In the wake of two deadly crashes, new reports reveal that Boeing outsourced programming of the 737 Max software to temp workers from countries with little background in aerospace technology. Making just $9 an hour, these outsourced workers […]
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