The Future of Writing in English [poem] – Jennifer Kronovet
II In 2013, a Canadian company released the program ToneCheck that screens emails for potentially conflict-causing language. Post-meeting anger: alert…. read more
The Changing Face of Protest – Rest of World
Over the past decade, there has been a steep rise globally in law enforcement using facial recognition technology. Data gathered… read more
The Race to Hide Your Voice – Wired
Your voice reveals more about you than you realize. To the human ear, your voice can instantly give away your… read more
Intel calls its AI that detects student emotions a teaching tool. Others call it ‘morally reprehensible.’ – Protocol
But Intel and Classroom Technologies, which sells virtual school software called Class, think there might be a better way. The… read more
Kitchen Appliance Maker Wants to Revolutionize Video Surveillance – The Intercept
In the rapidly advancing field of video analytics, there is a growing market for software that can transform a video… read more
Why the Secret to Making Customer Service More Human Isn’t Human at All – Inc.
Cogito’s algorithms read nonverbal cues better than you can. Welcome to the age of A.I.-driven empathy. Read more: Bercovici, J…. read more
A Utah company says it’s revolutionized truth-telling technology. Experts are highly skeptical. – Washington Post
But many experts are not swayed. Saxe makes the point many scientists and academics do: even if eye movements are… read more
Apple is researching whether its iPhone could help detect depression, a report says – Business Insider
The UCLA researchers will use the iPhone’s video camera, keyboard, and audio sensors, as well as the Apple Watch, to… read more
20 Years After 9/11, Surveillance Has Become a Way of Life – Wired
It’s harder to get lost amid constant tracking. It’s also harder to freely gather when the public spaces between home… read more
AI startups claim to detect depression from speech, but the jury’s out on their accuracy – VentureBeat
“I think technology like this is risky for a couple of reasons. One is that it industrializes mental health in… read more