Future elections may be swayed by intelligent, weaponized chatbots
The battle against propaganda bots is an arm’s race for our democracy. It’s one we may be about to lose. Bots—simple computer scripts—were originally designed to automate repetitive tasks like organizing content or conducting network maintenance, thus sparing humans hours of tedium. Read full Article
Read moreRights groups to Google: No censored search in China
BEIJING (AP) — More than a dozen human rights groups are urging Google not to offer censored internet search in China, amid reports it is planning to again provide the service in the giant market. Read full Article
Read moreNestle Wants Your DNA
The company that brought you milk chocolate, Maggi instant noodles and Rocky Road ice cream is worried about your health. Read full Article
Read morePolanyi’s Paradox: Will humans maintain any advantage over machines?
There is no denying that improvements in technology allow machines to perform tasks that were once performed best by humans. This is at the heart of the technological displacement we see throughout the economy. Read full Article
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