Even computer experts think ending human oversight of AI is a very bad ideaThe UK government is thinking of scrapping the right to ask for a human to review decisions made entirely by AI systems, but some experts are warning that it is not the right way to go.October 14, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in AI & Robotics
'Are we willing to pull the plug?' Tech projects are under scrutiny as digital ethics concerns increaseTech analysis firm anticipates a shift towards privacy that might mean some tough decisions ahead.October 6, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in AI & Robotics
AI: Ban the algorithms that threaten our human rights, says UN chiefFrom surveillance technology to content moderation, AI is a high-risk game. UN commissioner Michelle Bachelet is pushing for a ban where the technology is contrary to human rights.September 17, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in AI & Robotics
Police are investing in facial recognition and AI. Not everyone thinks that it's going wellA panel of experts warns that the growing use of technology in law enforcement agencies is starting a new wave of backlash from citizens and civil society.September 9, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in AI & Robotics
New rules on police use of facial recognition don't go far enough, experts sayThe UK government has updated its code of practice on the use of surveillance cameras. Will it be enough to protect citizens' rights?August 17, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in AI & Robotics
Could bug bounties help find biased algorithms? This competition put the idea to the testBogdan Kulynych won the top spot in a world-first algorithmic bias bounty challenge. These are the lessons he learnt.August 13, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in AI & Robotics
The Pentagon says its new AI can see events 'days in advance'The US military has been trialing the use of an algorithm that anticipates the enemy's next move in advance.August 3, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in AI & Robotics
YouTube's algorithm is still recommending videos that you wish you hadn't seen, say researchersMozilla led a 10-month investigation to try and uncover the workings of YouTube's recommendation algorithm - and found it is time for the platform to provide full transparency.July 7, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in AI & Robotics
AI and data science jobs are hot. Here's what employers wantUp to 10,000 jobs in AI and data science open each month, and the trend is only growing — but candidates often lack the right skills.May 20, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in AI & Robotics
Europe wants to set tough rules for AI. Not everyone thinks it's a good ideaNavigating between business needs and citizen concerns is difficult. The European Commission's new rules on AI give it a go, and it will inevitably raise skepticism.April 21, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in AI & Robotics