Proctorio Is Using Racist Algorithms To Detect Faces
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Motherboard: Students of color have long complained that the facial detection algorithms Proctorio and other exam surveillance companies use fail to recognize their faces, making it difficult if not impossible.....»»
Battling bugs with big data: Sweet potato"s genomic-metagenomic pest shield
Sweet potato, a staple in combating global hunger, faces significant threats from pests like whiteflies and weevils, impacting plant growth and yields. A new study harnesses the power of genomic and metagenomic data to predict pest abundance and iden.....»»
Invisible laser beam detects what a MacBook user is typing
A whitehat hacker has demonstrated the use of an invisible laser beam to detect what a MacBook user is typing, from a distance, through a window, without being able to see the keyboard … more….....»»
More evidence on the dangerous attitudes of men who ogle
A new Edith Cowan University (ECU) study has provided further evidence that men who frequently stare at women's bodies, rather than their faces, are more likely to harbor harmful attitudes and show tendencies that may lead to sexual assault......»»
Harley-Davidson faces "woke" accusations from Sturgis bikers: "Breaks my heart"
Harley-Davidson faces "woke" accusations from Sturgis bikers: "Breaks my heart".....»»
Ultrasmall Space Junk Can Be an Invisible Satellite Killer. Scientists Are Learning How to Track It
An ambitious U.S. government program is working to detect and track millions of tiny space junk pieces—down to the size of a sand grain—throughout low-Earth orbit and beyond.....»»
The son of Norway"s crown princess faces preliminary charges of bodily harm and criminal damage
The son of Norway"s crown princess faces preliminary charges of bodily harm and criminal damage.....»»
Researchers create new device for on-the-spot water testing
Researchers at University of Galway have developed a new, portable technology for on-the-spot testing of water quality to detect one of the most dangerous types of bacteria......»»
Contrast Security ADR enables teams to identify vulnerabilities, detect threats, and stop attacks
Contrast Security introduced Application Detection and Response (ADR), which empowers security teams to identify vulnerabilities, detect threats, and stop attacks that target custom applications and APIs. Today’s layered “detection and respon.....»»
Future Apple Watch band could detect the slightest finger movements and gestures
Apple is investigating how the addition of electrodes to Apple Watch bands could detect the muscle movement and minute electrical activity when a user makes just about any finger gesture.Apple Watch already knows when you're just lazing around and sh.....»»
Sniff test for explosives detection extends its reach
Scientists have developed a way to detect tiny amounts of hard-to-detect explosives more than eight feet away, reducing the need to swipe clothing, luggage or other materials......»»
Researchers discover optimum twilight time for plant growth
A team of researchers has gained insight into the genetic processes underpinning how plants detect twilight and the role twilight plays in plant growth......»»
AWS unveils a monster security system to keep it safe from threats
Huge new AWS security system is able to detect and predict cybercriminal behavior before threats arise......»»
OpenAI has a tool that detects AI generated text, but they won’t release it
It seems OpenAI has developed a tool that can detect AI generated text, but they won’t be releasing it, at least for now. The post OpenAI has a tool that detects AI generated text, but they won’t release it appeared first on Phandroid......»»
The Xiaomi HyperOS 2.0 update will bring a huge privacy upgrade
It seems that one of the new features we can expect from the Xiaomi HyperOS 2.0 update is the ability to detect hidden cameras. The post The Xiaomi HyperOS 2.0 update will bring a huge privacy upgrade appeared first on Phandroid. One of th.....»»
Netflix’s Terminator Zero starts the war against Skynet in new trailer
In the new trailer for Terminator Zero, the upcoming Netflix anime series, humanity faces Skynet in the battle against machines......»»
Microsoft sinks, chipmakers climb as AI rally faces divide
Microsoft sinks, chipmakers climb as AI rally faces divide.....»»
Proficio launches ProBAS service to help organizations better prepare and respond to cyber attacks
Proficio has announced the roll out of its ProBAS Breach and Attack Simulation service. By rigorously testing an organization’s security defenses, ProBAS ensures they can prevent compromise events and detect attacks throughout the entire threat det.....»»
This Dyson cordless vacuum deal cuts the price of the V15 by $150
Best Buy has cut the price on the Dyson V15 Detect Extra bringing it down to a more affordable $650. Here's why you need it......»»
From scandals to slowdown, Toyota"s top 5 challenges in key earnings report
Toyota, after record financial results in the previous fiscal year, faces strong headwinds as it readies this week's key first-quarter earnings report. From safety scandals and production suspensions to wobbly China sales, here are the top 5 issues t.....»»
New study reveals people"s faces evolve to match their names
A new study has found that a person's face tends to evolve to suit their name. The researchers sought to determine whether parents choose a baby name based on what seems fitting for the baby's appearance, or if the process is the other way around—t.....»»