Google, Facebook, and Other Tech Titans Take on Wildlife Crimes
Mobile app development, the Internet, and technology have enabled humanity to produce positive results and accomplish achievements faster than ever before. Unfortunately, as much as these new tools have augmented our ability to do good, they also allow us to do bad. Wildlife crimes such as the illegal trade of ivory and other rare animal […]
Privacy: The Biggest Issue Facing Smart Cities Right Now
As existing cities convert older technology into newer, more innovative features for its citizens to enjoy, the sensitive topic of privacy is undoubtedly on most people’s minds. Smaller cities in the U.S., like Portland, Maine, and larger cities abroad in the Netherlands and India are already experiencing public backlash for monitoring the personal information of […]
Google Launches ARCore Software Development Kit
2018 is going to be a big year for augmented reality (AR). With the release of the Magic Leap’s much-anticipated AR goggles and the possibility of lasers for AR in Apple’s next iPhone, there is a lot to look forward to. And with Google’s newest announcement, AR developers and beginners alike can jump into the […]
Human Nature Spreads Fake News Faster Than the Truth
Who’s to blame for the spread of fake news? Common suspected culprits are Russian bots and social media platforms propagating false information without any checks in place. A recent study from MIT hints at a more disparaging truth — we don’t have anyone to blame but ourselves. The Numbers Don’t Lie “Falsehood diffused farther, faster, deeper, […]
Is There a Right Way to Build a Smart City?
Smart cities are the natural next step in evolution for densely populated areas. In fact, it could be argued that they’re absolutely necessary to support our growing populations. Initiatives around the world are racing to test proof of concepts and to equip existing metropolises with the foundations they’ll need to survive into the future. But is […]
Will Robots Be Friend or Foe to Humanity?
Evil robots are a beloved staple of the science fiction genre, no matter the medium. Usually equipped with unparalleled artificial intelligence (AI) and a sleek, indestructible chassis to match its dangerous cunning, bots like these have been in dozens of post-apocalyptic stories where humanity’s fate rests on the shoulders of only a few surviving protagonists. […]
A Tech Company’s Seating Chart Gives Its Priorities Away
You can tell a lot about a company from its seating chart. At Overstock.com, CEO Patrick Byrne walks past a small research team whenever he steps out of his office. Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai’s office is right next to the Google Brain and artificial intelligence (AI) development team. John Kotter is a Professor Emeritus at Harvard Business […]
Has Efficient Encryption for the Internet of Things Finally Arrived?
It’s no secret that security has been a vexing problem for the Internet of Things (IoT). IoT development and its general adoption across industries have been stifled by this inherent issue since the concept of a world connected through smart sensors first became viable. Now, researchers at MIT have found a way to make encryption […]
Drones Can Dodge Obstacles at High Speeds, Thanks to Uncertainty
A little bit of uncertainty never hurt anyone, right? In tech, the answer to that question is almost always “no.” But with high-speed drones flying through cities with tall skyscrapers, busy warehouses, and thick forests, the answer could very well be “Yes!” Recently, researchers from the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL) at MIT […]
Is Bias Creep in AI Inevitable?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the biggest technologies of our future. Every country and organization is preparing for the AI revolution in their own way. But when humans are involved with building the foundations of AI, can AI truly be objective? Tech leaders have been publicly expressing their opinions of AI’s potential to create […]