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James Vincent

James Vincent

Former Senior Reporter

Former Senior Reporter

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    Automatic gender recognition tech is dangerous, say campaigners: it’s time to ban it

    Simplistic gender binaries infringe on the right to self-expression

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    The EU is considering a ban on AI for mass surveillance and social credit scoresThe EU is considering a ban on AI for mass surveillance and social credit scores
    Google is poisoning its reputation with AI researchers

    The firing of top Google AI ethics researchers has created a significant backlash

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    Microsoft buys AI speech tech company Nuance for $19.7 billionMicrosoft buys AI speech tech company Nuance for $19.7 billion
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    1. Your PS5 can now transform into a Linux PC
    2. Elon Musk appeared more petty than prepared
    3. Microsoft is giving its Xbox employees an Xbox email address
    4. Motorola just revealed the Razr Fold’s price and hoo boy
    5. Larry’s risky business