NASA’s next lunar rover will run open-source software
In 2023, NASA will launch VIPER (Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover), which that will trek…
US covid contract details are a “trade secret”—according to the contractors
As the US government pumps billions of dollars into projects aimed at curbing the pandemic,…
Forget Boston Dynamics. This robot taught itself to walk
A pair of robot legs called Cassie has been taught to walk using reinforcement learning,…
Got your covid shots? You might have to prove it.
As covid vaccines roll out in a handful of countries, the next question has become:…
Facebook’s ad algorithms are still excluding women from seeing jobs
Facebook is withholding certain job ads from women because of their gender, according to the…
The NYPD used a controversial facial recognition tool. Here’s what you need to know.
It’s been a busy week for Clearview AI, the controversial facial recognition company that uses…
You don’t get an invite to these weddings unless you’re vaccinated or have a negative covid test
On March 20, Kyle Niemer and Mallory Raven-Ellen Backstrom had the wedding of their dreams:…
Preparing for AI-enabled cyberattacks
Cyberattacks continue to grow in prevalence and sophistication. With the ability to disrupt business operations,…
The future of work is uniquely human
The disruptive shifts of 2020, including covid-19 shutdowns that led to millions of workers working…
What you need to know about the Facebook data leak
The news: The personal data of 533 million Facebook users in more than 106 countries was…