Basemark raises $7.9 million for autonomous car graphics software
Basemark, a maker of graphics software for autonomous vehicles, has raised $7.9 million in equity funding from ETF Partners.
Robo-debt: Minister claims the government is not built for refunds
The federal government will begin issuing refunds next week, but in chunks due to tech restraints and only as individuals update their payment information.
Deepfakes Are Becoming the Hot New Corporate Training Tool
Coronavirus restrictions make it harder and more expensive to shoot videos. So some companies are turning to synthetic media instead.
Consuming government services like Netflix: Minister Robert's pipedream for Australia
Following the disaster that was robo-debt, Stuart Robert is touting transparency in 'everything we do'.
Queensland designs heat mapping tool to prepare for the next natural disaster
The Repeat Events and Dollars Index uses geocoded data to identify infrastructure most likely at risk of damage during natural disaster events.
Quantum classifiers with tailored quantum kernel?
Quantum information scientists have introduced a new method for machine learning classifications in quantum computing. The non-linear quantum kernels in a quantum binary classifier provide new insights for improving the accuracy of quantum machine learning, deemed able to outperform the current AI technology.
Context reduces racial bias in hate speech detection algorithms
When it comes to accurately flagging hate speech on social media, context matters, says a new study aimed at reducing errors that could amplify racial bias.
Don’t ask if artificial intelligence is good or fair, ask how it shifts power
Those who could be exploited by AI should be shaping its projects.
Clearview AI stops facial recognition sales in Canada amid privacy investigation
Officials said Clearview AI will no longer operate in Canada, but investigation into Royal Canadian Mounted Police's use of Clearview's AI will continue.
'Horrible' offices look to tempt back workers
Landlords are hoping cleaner, more convenient and more intelligent offices will tempt back workers.
AI Weekly: Workplace surveillance tech promises safety, but not worker rights
As bigger tech companies roll out "getting back to work" solutions, we can't forget about the rights and privacy of the workers being surveilled.
What ethical models for autonomous vehicles don't address—and how they could be better
There's a fairly large flaw in the way that programmers are currently addressing ethical concerns related to artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous vehicles (AVs). Namely, existing approaches don't account for the fact that people might try to use the AVs to do something bad.
Researchers identify dozens of words that accidentally trigger Amazon Echo speakers
Researchers developed a device called LeakyPick that monitors network traffic to determine when smart devices might be recording audio.
Can AI convincingly answer existential questions?
A new study has explored whether AI can provide more attractive answers to existential questions than history's most influential thinkers.
The price of tomorrow could be ruinous: Technology's unstoppable march
A conversation with serial entrepreneur Jeff Booth, author of The Price of Tomorrow, about the deflationary trend driven by technology and its potential to seriously destabilize society.
Researchers use AI to highlight Zoom’s privacy risks
In a study, researchers demonstrated that AI could be used to cross-reference the names and images of Zoom meeting participants.
Solar assisted heating networks reduce environmental impact and energy consumption
More than 40% of energy consumption in the European Union is by buildings and 63% of this figure is due to residential dwellings. Furthermore, more than 75% of domestic energy consumption is related to heating and the production of clean hot water. These data highlight the need to look for alternative sources of energy in line with the EU's 2030 targets that seek a sustainable transition from fossil fuels to renewable energies and to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases.
The 5 most over-hyped tech devices
We love our gadgets and new tech, but sometimes we -- or their makers -- get way too excited about them. Sometimes, though, great successes emerge from these failures.