I unintentionally created a biased AI algorithm 25 years ago – tech companies are still making the same mistake Facial recognition software misidentifies Black women more than...
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AI exemplifies the ‘free rider’ problem – here’s why that points to regulation Catching a ride for free? Hulton-Deutsch Collection/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images Tim Juvshik, Clemson University...
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Cloud seeding can increase rain and snow, and new techniques may make it a lot more effective – podcast Cloud seeding can increase rainfall and reduce hail...