The recent audit conducted by New York City’s comptroller revealed that only 13 percent of the alerts generated by the ShotSpotter system could be confirmed as actual gunfire. This raises serious concerns about the reliability and accuracy of gunshot detection systems in urban environments. Despite claims by companies like Flock Safety that their systems are
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Tech giant Apple recently faced charges for breaking the European Union’s new digital markets rules, making it the first big tech company to be on the receiving end of such allegations. The European Commission accused Apple of preventing developers from communicating directly with their users and promoting offers, a practice referred to as anti-steering. According
In the realm of artificial intelligence-powered story summarization, there exists a legal gray area when it comes to potential defamation. According to legal expert Grimmelmann, the risk lies in the possibility of inaccurately summarizing a story and making it defamatory without proper credit to the original source. This lack of clear credit may lead to
It is no secret that European governments are feeling increasingly uncomfortable with the concentration of power held by tech giants from Silicon Valley. The fear of becoming downstream customers of future technologies, in exchange for money and data sent across the Atlantic, has become a growing concern. The perceived gap in values and beliefs between
When Adobe quietly updated its terms of service in February, users were alarmed by the language that suggested the company could access their content for the purpose of training its AI models. The use of automated and manual methods, as well as machine learning techniques, raised red flags among artists who rely heavily on Adobe’s
Upon receiving an email invitation to participate in an AI venture called Rebind, I was initially skeptical of its legitimacy. The invitation, sent by Clancy Martin, a writer and philosophy professor I was not personally familiar with, offered to pay me for recording original commentary on a classic book that would be made interactive for
Recently, Aaron Damigos, a web support associate with Microsoft, found himself facing a sudden end to his job due to a company-wide layoff. The reason? Microsoft’s pivot to invest heavily in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Damigos, who helped customers understand how to use Microsoft products, was not directly informed that the push for AI led
The Meta smart glasses offer a unique experience by combining the functionality of workout headphones with the convenience of a hands-free accessory. The speakers that sit over your ears provide startlingly good audio quality, making it easy to enjoy music while running or engaging in other activities. The ability to make and receive calls without
Robot dogs have quickly become an integral part of security measures at various military installations across the United States. These robotic canines serve as an added layer of surveillance and defense, helping to monitor strategic locations and detect potential threats. Major Jordan Criss of the 325th Security Forces Squadron emphasized the importance of these systems,
Apple has recently unveiled its latest innovation, Apple Intelligence, which is set to revolutionize the way users interact with their iPhones, Macs, and iPads. This new era of technology will be driven by artificial intelligence, or AI, and promises to enhance the overall user experience like never before. Apple Intelligence is expected to roll out