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Why US public schools’ creepy use of surveillance AI should frighten you

Public schools across the US continue to spend millions implementing AI-powered surveillance solutions alleged to prevent or mitigate violence. The only problem: most of them don’t work. US schools now rival China’s when it comes to ubiquitous surveillance, yet our students remain at the highest risk for violence among developed nations. дальше »

2019-7-24 01:18


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‘Zimdollar’ Reboot: Bitcoin Fills Liquidity Gaps as New Zimbabwe Currency Flounders

P2P bitcoin trade is surging in Zimbabwe via mobile exchange platforms like Ecocash, despite recent government efforts to curb the use of competing currencies locally. As of June 24, the reinstated Zimbabwe dollar (formerly RTGS dollar) is now the only recognized currency in the economically embattled southern African country. дальше »

2019-7-13 20:30


This AI tool is translating 2,000 African languages in a bid to boost local economies

A digital platform called OBTranslate that aims to translate more than 2,000 African languages to enable rural dwellers to gain easy access to global markets has been launched. According to its creator, 63 per cent of the population in Sub-Saharan Africa do not have access to global markets because of language barriers. дальше »

2019-6-1 11:00


Flying cars could cut emissions, replace planes, and reduce traffic – but not soon enough

When Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was released 50 years ago, flying cars were a flight of fancy. Now, these futuristic vehicles are entering the outer fringes of reality. According to a new study published in Nature, for some journeys flying cars could eventually be greener than even electric road cars, cutting emissions while also reducing traffic on increasingly busy roads. дальше »

2019-4-18 16:35


Women aren’t failing at science — science is failing women

Female research scientists are more productive than their male colleagues, though they are widely perceived as being less so. Women are also rewarded less for their scientific achievements. That’s according to my team’s study for United Nations University – Merit on gender inequality in scientific research in Mexico, published as a working paper in December 2016. дальше »

2019-1-17 11:23


Verge (XVG) Rises over 40% in Hours After Bithumb Listing. Gaps 4 Coins in The Global Marketcap

Privacy-oriented cryptocurrency Verge (XVG) surprised users after becoming one of the fastest growing cryptos of the last week, surpassing the performance of several larger-cap cryptocurrencies. Verge had a growth of more than 50% of its value, after Bithumb’s announcement that it enabled the trading of the popular token within its platform: [New Coin Listing] Weshow […] The post Verge (XVG) Rises over 40% in Hours After Bithumb Listing. дальше »

2018-11-30 19:41


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Bakkt Launch Next Month May Not End Bear Market

Intercontinental Exchange’s “regulated ecosystem” for Bakkt should launch December 12, but “lingering concerns” remain, industry figures warn this week. ‘Lingering Concerns’ Over Long-Term Plans In a series of tweets, securities lawyer and regular social media commentator Jake Chervinsky summarized the gaps in public knowledge about Bakkt, which is still awaiting regulatory permission to begin operations. дальше »

2018-11-8 21:00