ICYMI: AI Bill of Rights
Published on 10/06/2022The Biden administration unveiled a set of far-reaching goals Tuesday aimed at averting harms caused by the rise of artificial intelligence systems, including guidelines for how to protect people’s personal data and limit surveillance.
It's Against Robot Law for Robots to Invent
Published on 10/05/2022According to movies, the first robot law is that “a robot may not injure a human being. Or through inaction allow a human being to come to harm”. In real life? That’s more of a slippery slope.
Poker Fans Spot a Cheater Cheater!
Published on 10/04/2022Poker fans believe they may have spotted the moment a professional player allegedly used a 'vibrating ring' to cheat in a high-stakes table match.
Spooky Scary Skeleton, They Made Him Up Online
Published on 10/03/2022Spooky scary skeleton, we made him real ourselves?
ICYMI: Tesla's Optimus Not Ready for Prime Time
Published on 10/02/2022An early prototype of Tesla Inc.’s proposed Optimus humanoid robot slowly and awkwardly walked onto a stage, turned, and waved to a cheering crowd at the company’s artificial intelligence event Friday.
Trash Pandas: Robbers in Disguise
Published on 10/01/2022Have you ever had the urge to kidnap a wild animal and turn it into a house pet? You should definitely reconsider doing that with raccoons, at least.
Fed Fighting Stablecoins
Published on 09/30/2022Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that stablecoins will need greater regulation as they become more widely used by consumers.
News Changing Faces
Published on 09/29/2022For more than half a century, ABC, CBS and NBC have aired evening newscasts each weeknight on television. This fall, the competition has spread to another medium.
The Ants are Armed
Published on 09/28/2022Ever wonder why some bug bites hurt more than others? In fact, have you ever wondered how some bugs are able to draw blood while others can't? The answer lies in their mouths. Literally.
AirBnB Hosts Sick of AirBnB Too
Published on 09/27/2022Disgruntled Airbnb guests are taking to Twitter and TikTok to vent about everything from cleaning fees to misleading listings. But they aren’t the only ones with complaints: Airbnb hosts themselves have become increasingly disillusioned with the platform and its disrespectful guests.
Airline Costs: Transparency Coming!
Published on 09/26/2022President Joe Biden announced a new initiative Monday that would eventually allow consumers to see a more complete price on airline tickets — including baggage and change fees — before they buy, as the White House continues to search for ways to lower costs for Americans amid persistently high inflation.
We No Longer Understand Ferns
Published on 09/25/2022Some things are hard to understand for example tomatoes are botanically fruit but culinarily vegetables. Apparently, ferns make that list.