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Can An Algorithm Keep Kids Safe?
There are 4 million referrals to child welfare services in America every year. How should cities and states decide which ones to respond to? -
Fortnite And The Future of Gaming
Fortnite is without question the video game sensation of the year. What makes it so habit-forming? -
Nine Person Startup In Boston Teamed Up With Amazon To Create An App For The White House
"Distance is no longer an excuse not to visit the People’s House," tweeted First Lady Melania Trump. -
Apple Aims To Help Parents Crack Down On Kids' iPhone Use
Apple will allow users to get reports on how much their kids are using particular apps on their iPhones and iPads. The announcement follows pressure from shareholders about the overuse of technology. -
Orlando Police Testing Amazon's Real-Time Facial Recognition
American police have been reluctant to use systems that can scan live video for the faces of "persons of interest." Amazon wants to change that with a cheaper, cloud-based version of the technology. -
Seeking Consent For Sex In The Age Of The App
Is taking things high-tech really the way to address such a sensitive issue? -
Amazon Is A Top Employer Of SNAP Recipients, Report Finds
Later this year, customers benefiting from the federal anti-poverty program SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) will be able to spend their… -
Artificial Intelligence May Not Kill Your Job, But It Could Change How You Do It
As artificial intelligence technology becomes more advanced and common, some might be concerned that it might replace us at work. At an MIT conference on… -
Women Will Be Extinct In The Computer Science World If This Trend Continues
Today, computer and information technology is advancing faster than at any time in human history. Tons of money is being invested into and earned from the… -
Report: U.S. Nuclear System Relies On Outdated Technology Such As Floppy Disks
The U.S. nuclear weapons system still runs on a 1970s-era computing system that uses 8-inch floppy disks, according to a newly released report from the…
