First, they banned facial recognition. Now they"re not so sure
Over the past few years, a number of cities and some states enacted rules banning or restricting local police use of facial-recognition software. Now, in a handful of locations around the country, the controversial technology is making a comeback......»»
Researchers describe a more sustainable process to recycle biobased polycarbonates
A month ago, the European Union banned glitter. This action was part of an effort that aims to reduce the presence of microplastics in our environment by 30%. Waste plastics are a serious problem for our ecosystems, and the push for recycling plastic.....»»
Would matrix mechanics win recognition today?
Albert Einstein, best known for his work in relativity, won the Nobel Prize for his formula for the photoelectric effect, which often surprises modern physicists. He's not the only physicist whose Nobel award misaligns with the winner's modern claim-.....»»
Masks are back, construction banned and schools shut as toxic air engulfs New Delhi
A toxic blanket of grey smog hangs over New Delhi's monuments and high-rises. Schools have been ordered shut and construction banned. People are back to wearing masks......»»
Soda additive linked to thyroid toxicity may finally get banned by FDA
BVO has largely been phased out of big-name sodas and was recently banned in CA. Enlarge / Sundrop is among the citrus soft drinks that still contains BVO. (credit: Sun Drop) The Food and Drug Administration may finally.....»»
New article argues that human right to the environment must be recognized in order to restore our planet
A new article by environmental lawyer Prof. Nicholas A. Robinson sees the recognition of the Human Right to the Environment (HRE) as a first step in a long process of restoring a healthy environment for people and the planet......»»
Carbon-neutral Apple Watch claims rejected as bogus: Term will be banned in Europe
Last month’s Apple event included the announcement of what the company claimed were two carbon-neutral Apple Watches, the Series 9 and Ultra 2. But that claim has today been rejected as “bogus” by the European consumer organization BEUC. The.....»»
Search engine that scans billions of faces tries blocking kids from results
PimEyes is "still perfecting" its AI age-detection system. Enlarge (credit: Wirestock | iStock / Getty Images Plus) A search engine that uses facial recognition to help people scan billions of images to find their photos.....»»
Scientists engineer plants to speak in color as environmental sensors for dangerous chemicals
What if your house plant could tell you your water isn't safe? Scientists are closer to realizing this vision, having successfully engineered a plant to turn beet red in the presence of a banned, toxic pesticide......»»
AMD retracts its new gaming feature after it was getting players banned
AMD is rolling back its Anti-Lag+ technology in all supported games with its latest graphics driver update......»»
AMD’s new anti-lag tech could land you with a ban in games
It's confirmed: Using AMD's new Anti-Lag+ feature in Counter-Strike 2 will result in your account being banned......»»
Scientists Argue Conservation Is under Threat in Indonesia
Researchers have been banned from working in Indonesia’s tropical rain forests after the government disagreed with their scientific conclusions......»»
Pixel 8 Pro’s Face Unlock might not be as secure as you think
Google introduced a new facial unlocking feature with the Pixel 8 Pro, claiming that it is more secure than ever, but is it really? The post Pixel 8 Pro’s Face Unlock might not be as secure as you think appeared first on Phandroid. Facia.....»»
Distance, lighting, facial masking critically affect reliability of eyewitness identification, says study
According to a recent research report, distance, lighting and facial masking are critical factors affecting the reliability of eyewitness identification. Researchers at Åbo Akademi University and New York University Shanghai, in collaboration with t.....»»
Google search payment makes up 14-16% of Apple’s profits; if that’s banned, what then?
The Google search payment – the annual amount Google pays to Apple in return for being the default search engine in Safari – reportedly makes up 14-16% of the Cupertino company’s total profits. With that payment now threatened by the antitru.....»»
Common red food dye banned in Calif.—30 years after FDA found cancer risk in rats
The risk of red dye No. 3 is considered low, but its regulation is a head-scratcher. Enlarge / The famous Easter candy Peeps, made by Just Born Quality Confections, are displayed on April 7, 2023 in New York, US. Consumer Reports.....»»
Snapchat My AI may be banned in UK over ‘worrying’ child privacy concerns
Snapchat’s My AI feature is facing the prospect of a ban in the UK, over concerns that it may be putting the privacy of children at risk. It follows separate user outrage at the ChatGPT integration being pinned to the top of their chats, and a m.....»»
Researchers propose radical change in how animal facial expressions are defined and studied
Researchers have developed a new method to analyze facial expressions, as part of efforts to better understand animal communication......»»
TikTok: Social media app shuts shop after Indonesia ban
The country's government banned the sale of goods on social media platforms to protect physical stores......»»
TikTok: Social media app halts online shopping service in Indonesia
The country's government banned social media platforms from selling goods to protect physical stores......»»
New animal behavior tech aims to save wildlife
Facial recognition software used to study the social behavior of individual Greylag Geese in Europe will soon be used to monitor one of the rarest geese in the world, the Cape Barren Goose in South Australia......»»