Algorithms behave pretty much as they are programmed to (for good and ill); augmented reality continues to seep into the auto industry; humans strive for immortality; and more …
- New website ToSDR summarizes and rates the terms from various service agreements. (Arielle Pardes, Wired)
- “Algorithmic bias” and the human factor remain an hefty obstacle to the effective use of AI and machine learning. (Mark Sears, Forbes)
- Popular gaming chat app Discord adjusts terms of service to shield itself from lawsuits. (Mikael Thalen, The Daily Dot)
- EU court rules that food taste is not protected by copyright. (BBC News)
- The Internet of Things again makes the news as a potential witness to human misdeeds, as a New Hampshire judge orders handover of Alexa data. (Cyrus Farivar, Ars Technica)
- Amazon investigates whether employees are deleting bad reviews for cash. (Valentina Palladino, Ars Technica)
- Two startups use algorithms to spot Deepfake images. (Karen Hao, MIT Technology Review)
- We continue taking steps toward the creation of “immortal” digital avatars. (Courtney Humphries, MIT Technology Review)
- For many, the prospect of driverless cars comes with the possibility of motion sickness. (Spencer Salter, Phys.org)
- Augmented reality continues to make inroads into the automotive industry. (Eric Adams, The Drive)