The Dangers of CS "Philanthrocapitalism"
Princeton University has a research center studying "digital technologies in public life," which runs a web site with commentary and analysis "from the digital frontier, written by the Center's faculty, students, and friends." Long-time Slashdot re.....»»
AI Weekly: Watson Health and semi-autonomous driving failures show the dangers of overpromising AI
AI technologies can fall short of their promise, as news from this week about Watson Health and semi-autonomous driving systems showed. AI technologies can fall short of their promise, as news from this week about Watson Health and semi-autonomou.....»»
Study finds gender bias in language prevalent, even for language experts
Gender bias has not changed in more than 20 years, even by language experts who are aware of the potential dangers of such prejudices, according to a study coauthored by Rutgers University-New Brunswick that examined textbooks used to teach undergrad.....»»
This tool is everything your family needs to stay safe online
The internet is rife with dangers, but McAfee Total Protection has all you need to keep your family safe......»»
Reddit-trained artificial intelligence warns researchers about... itself
An artificial intelligence warning AI researchers about the dangers of AI sounds like the setup of a delightful B movie, but truth is often stranger than fiction. A professor and a fellow at the University of Oxford came face to face with that realit.....»»
Microsoft Edge will now warn users about the dangers of downloading Google Chrome
Pop-ups range from straightforward to cheeky. One calls Chrome "so 2008." Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) If you're a Google Chrome user setting up a new Windows PC, the most important feature of Microsoft Edge.....»»
Latest Dreams Update Adds Brand New Game, Ancient Dangers: A Bat’s Tale, Complete With 3 New Trophies And More
Read up on Dreams update 2.35/2.36, which adds a bunch of new content for Media Molecule's title. The post Latest Dreams Update Adds Brand New Game, Ancient Dangers: A Bat’s Tale, Complete With 3 New Trophies And More appeared first on PlaySta.....»»
New report maps mining impacts of the energy transition in the Americas
On the heels of COP-26, where global leaders agreed to make unprecedented investments in the energy transition, frontline communities already in the crosshairs of mining for critical minerals warn of the dangers posed by the mining boom for 'green te.....»»
Apple’s Federighi delivers dramatic speech on dangers of sideloading
"Our mission is to provide people with the choice of what we view as the best." Enlarge / Apple's Software Engineering SVP Craig Federighi speaks at Web Summit 2021. (credit: Web Summit) Apple executive Craig Federighi, who is.....»»
"Save your species": UN uses dinosaur in fossil fuel message
The United Nations is summoning an unusual "witness" to testify to the dangers of burning fossil fuels that stoke global warming: a dinosaur......»»
Internship prepares scientists in training to communicate with the public
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a stark reminder of the importance of keeping lines of communication open between scientists and the lay public and the dangers of failing to do so. .....»»
Volcanic ash cloud closes La Palma airport; new vent emerges
The airport on the Spanish island of La Palma shut down Saturday because of an ash cloud spewing out of a volcano that has been erupting for a week, and scientists said another volcanic vent opened up, exposing islanders to possible new dangers......»»
Windows 11 Setup Warns That You Aren"t "Entitled" To Updates On Unsupported PCs
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: The Verge has spotted an apparently new warning message in the Windows 11 Setup app that explicitly warns users of the dangers of installing Windows 11 on unsupported hardware -- you may run into.....»»
EXPLAINER: Wide dangers ahead for Spanish volcanic island
A small Spanish island in the Atlantic Ocean is struggling days after a volcano erupted, forcing the evacuation of thousands of people, and authorities are warning that more dangers from the explosion lie ahead......»»
Toxic gas, new rivers of molten lava endanger Spanish island
As a new volcanic vent blew open and unstoppable rivers of molten rock flowed toward the sea, authorities on a Spanish island warned Tuesday that more dangers lie ahead for residents, including earthquakes, lava flows, toxic gases, volcanic ash and a.....»»
Some animals have excellent tricks to evade bushfire but others may be naive to the dangers
The new report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change paints a sobering picture of the warming climate in coming decades. Among the projections is an increase in fire weather, which will expose Earth's landscapes to more large and intense m.....»»
Pesticide threat to bees likely "underestimated": study
Exposure to a cocktail of agrochemicals significantly increases bee mortality, according to research Wednesday that said regulators may be underestimating the dangers of pesticides in combination......»»
Mapping extreme snowmelt and its potential dangers
Snowmelt—the surface runoff from melting snow—is an essential water resource for communities and ecosystems. But extreme snow melt, which occurs when snow melts too rapidly over a short amount of time, can be destructive and deadly, causing flood.....»»
Bluetooth is finally coming to airplane seatback entertainment systems
After years of warning passengers of the dangers of using Bluetooth devices aboard aircraft, United Airlines is adding support for the tech to its entire fleet......»»
Optical tweezer technology tweaked to overcome dangers of heat
Three years ago, Arthur Ashkin won the Nobel Prize for inventing optical tweezers, which use light in the form of a high-powered laser beam to capture and manipulate particles. Despite being created decades ago, optical tweezers still lead to major b.....»»
The best free parental control software for PC, Mac, iOS, and Android
Parental controls can keep your kids safe from the dangers of the internet. Here are the best free software options out there that can help you manage them......»»