Tech Fix: Google’s Duplex Uses A.I. to Mimic Humans (Sometimes)
Thursday, May 23, 2019

In a free service, bots call restaurants and make reservations. The technology is impressive, except for when the caller is actually a person. .. read more..

Siri and Alexa Fuel Sexism, U.N. Finds
Thursday, May 23, 2019

Virtual helpers that come with female voices by default are perpetuating bias, a Unesco report argues. .. read more..

Google’s Duplex Uses A.I. to Mimic Humans (Sometimes)
Wednesday, May 22, 2019

In a free service, bots call restaurants and make reservations. The technology is impressive, except for when the caller is actually a person. .. read more..

Qualcomm Violated Antitrust Laws, U.S. Judge Rules
Wednesday, May 22, 2019

A federal judge found that the chip-making giant charged cellphone makers “onerous” fees for the use of its patents. The company said it would appeal the ruling. .. read more..

Hackers Are Holding Baltimore Hostage: How They Struck and What’s Next
Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Two weeks ago, attackers seized parts of the computer systems that run the city’s government. So far, it hasn’t given in to ransom demands. .. read more..

Amazon Investors Reject Proposals on Climate Change and Facial Recognition
Wednesday, May 22, 2019

The resolutions, voted on by shareholders, would have pushed the company to reconsider its societal impact. .. read more..