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The quest to defend against tech in intimate partner violence
As technology evolved, the ways abusers took advantage evolved too. Realizing that the advocacy community “was…
Why AI hardware needs to be open
Now it’s mounting a powerful second act, joined by a wave of AI open-source enthusiasts. This time around the…
The Download: Power in Puerto Rico, and the pitfalls of AI agents
On the southeastern coast of Puerto Rico lies the country’s only coal-fired power station, flanked by a…
Puerto Rico’s power struggles | MIT Technology Review
By 2016, Puerto Rico could no longer afford to pay its bills. Since the law that gave the US jurisdiction over…
AI copyright anxiety will hold back creativity
During a later visit to a Picasso exhibit in Milan, I came across a famous informational diagram by the art…
When AIs bargain, a less advanced agent could cost you
This study is part of a growing body of research warning about the risks of deploying AI agents in real-world…
What does it mean for an algorithm to be “fair”?
Van der Vliet and other welfare advocates I met on my trip, like representatives from the Amsterdam Welfare…
The Download: How AI can improve a city, and inside OpenAI’s empire
In recent decades, cities have become increasingly adept at amassing all sorts of data. But that data can have…
How AI can make city government work better for residents
AI tools may also help governments understand the needs and desires of residents. The community is “already…
Powering next-gen services with AI in regulated industries
For many, the “last mile” of the end-to-end customer journey can present a challenge. Services at this stage…