Facial recognition tech: should security trump privacy?

Studies have found the artificial intelligence—often trained on caucasian males—misidentifies darker-skinned individuals, particularly women. But advocates say that once improved upon, the technology could help swiftly localise criminals, in- or exculpate suspects and prevent data breaches.

Clara-Laeila Laudette|9th Jul 19|1 min read

Should disruptive protesters be prosecuted?

Last spring, UK police arrested about 1,000 Extinction Rebels, with the first 30 protesters appearing in court last Friday on public order offences.

Clara-Laeila Laudette|10 hours ago|1 min read

Should parents see genetic predictions for their unborn child's IQ?

Parents pursuing assisted fertilisation (IVF) may soon have detailed data about potential embryos, from physical traits to vulnerability to diabetes, heart disease, or projected “intelligence”.

Clara-Laeila Laudette|12th Jul 19|1 min read

Should it be illegal to keep large mammals in zoos?

Keeping elephants and other large, highly-intelligent beings captive is a mercenary, harmful practice, a New York Times investigation has suggested.

Clara-Laeila Laudette|11th Jul 19|1 min read

Should politicians be allowed to block people on social media?

How will this federal ruling square with tech companies’ own rules about which speech warrants exclusion?

Clara-Laeila Laudette|10th Jul 19|1 min read

Facial recognition tech: should security trump privacy?

Studies have found the artificial intelligence—often trained on caucasian males—misidentifies darker-skinned individuals, particularly women. But advocates say that once improved upon, the technology could help swiftly localise criminals, in- or exculpate suspects and prevent data breaches.

Clara-Laeila Laudette|9th Jul 19|1 min read

Should disruptive protesters be prosecuted?

Last spring, UK police arrested about 1,000 Extinction Rebels, with the first 30 protesters appearing in court last Friday on public order offences.

Clara-Laeila Laudette|10 hours ago|1 min read

Should parents see genetic predictions for their unborn child's IQ?

Parents pursuing assisted fertilisation (IVF) may soon have detailed data about potential embryos, from physical traits to vulnerability to diabetes, heart disease, or projected “intelligence”.

Clara-Laeila Laudette|12th Jul 19|1 min read

Should it be illegal to keep large mammals in zoos?

Keeping elephants and other large, highly-intelligent beings captive is a mercenary, harmful practice, a New York Times investigation has suggested.

Clara-Laeila Laudette|11th Jul 19|1 min read

Should politicians be allowed to block people on social media?

How will this federal ruling square with tech companies’ own rules about which speech warrants exclusion?

Clara-Laeila Laudette|10th Jul 19|1 min read

Facial recognition tech: should security trump privacy?

Studies have found the artificial intelligence—often trained on caucasian males—misidentifies darker-skinned individuals, particularly women. But advocates say that once improved upon, the technology could help swiftly localise criminals, in- or exculpate suspects and prevent data breaches.

Clara-Laeila Laudette|9th Jul 19|1 min read