A coalition of musicians and human rights groups persuaded music streaming company Spotify to secure against possible use of speech recognition tool it recently developed to suggest songs— painting the technology as ‘creepy’ and ‘invasive’. Earlier this year, Sweden-based Spotify…
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New Report Finds that School Apps are Sharing Students’ Data with Third Parties
During the COVID-19 pandemic, educational institutions shifted their services to the digital world in an unprecedented rate to educate students safely. These digital tools have taken up the students’ data, suffered security breaches and generally mishandled their students’ personal…
Research Shows Online Diversity is Reducing Significantly
According to new research, the amount of distinctive sources and voices on the internet is proving to be in long-term decline. A paper titled ‘Evolution of diversity and dominance of companies in online activity’ published in PLOS One scientific journal…
New Research Helps Detect Possible Signs of Autism in Toddlers
In the U.S. alone, 1 in 5 children are diagnosed in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It is a complicated developmental condition involving challenges in social interactions, nonverbal communication, repetitive behaviors and speech. Early diagnosis is vital for therapy and treatment.…
New Algorithm Makes Use of Online Learning for Large Cell Datasets
Scientists have been trying to figure out how to determine the numerous types of cells present in our organs that contribute to our health. A recent technique referred to as ‘single-cell sequencing’ is allowing researchers identify and classify cell types…
U.S. Take Measures to Secure Electric System from Cyberattacks
The Biden administration seeks to secure the country’s electric system from cyberattacks through a novel 100-day initiative with the aid of federal government agencies and the private industry. The initiative was announced on Tuesday by the Energy Department. It encourages…
Stanford Study Says FDA-Approved Medical Devices Have Not Been “Adequately Evaluated”
According to a Stanford study published in Nature Medicine last week, some AI-powered medical devices approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are susceptible to data shifts and bias against underrepresented patients. While the academic community has begun…
People are More Likely to Rely on Computers Than Other People, According to New Research
According to new research from data scientists at the University of Georgia, people may be more inclined to trust a computer program than their fellow humans. People are increasingly more reliant on algorithms to help make their decisions and assist…
Swiss Robots Use UV Light to Disinfect Passenger Plane
A robot armed with ultraviolet light to kill viruses is now being tested on Swiss airplanes— the general idea being to restore passenger confidence and reduce the strain of the pandemic on the travel industry. UVeya, a Swiss start-up has…
Elon Musk’s Neuralink Device Equips Monkey to Play Pong With Only Its Brain
Neuralink, a company owned by Elon Musk which focuses on mind control recently released a blog post video with details of an invention which uses its hardware making it possible for a monkey to play Pong with only its brain.…