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Amazon and FedEx Push to Put Delivery Robots on Your Sidewalk Aug 31, 2020

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The companies are backing bills in more than a dozen states that would legalize the devices. Some bills would block cities from regulating them at all.

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Meet the Star Witness: Your Smart Speaker Aug 28, 2020

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Requests are rising from law enforcement for information on the devices, which can include internet queries, food orders, and overheard conversations.

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A Move for Driverless Mass Transit Hits Speed Bumps Aug 27, 2020

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Pilot projects for autonomous shuttles abound. But technical limitations and hostility from labor unions may thwart large deployments

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An Algorithm Determined UK Students' Grades. Chaos Ensued Aug 26, 2020

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This year's A-Levels, the high-stakes exams taken in high school, were canceled due to the pandemic. The alternative only exacerbated existing inequities.

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Skewed Grading Algorithms Fuel Backlash Beyond the Classroom Aug 25, 2020

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Thousands protest in the UK after a formula replaced a test that influences college placement. It's led to broader scrutiny of automation and inequality.

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What Happens If Uber and Lyft Flee California? Look at Austin Aug 24, 2020

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The ride-hail services are threatening to stop service in the Golden State to protest a judge's ruling. They did something similar in Texas in 2016.

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A Plan to Turn Military Bases Into ‘Sandboxes’ for 5G Aug 21, 2020

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A top Trump adviser outlines a blueprint for experimenting with wireless tech on bases and using software to counter China's lead in hardware.

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Trump's Executive Orders Hurt More Than TikTok and WeChat Aug 20, 2020

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The president's latest actions against China may affect US tech firms, and Americans who communicate overseas through the social apps.

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The White House Announces a Plan to Speed the Rollout of 5G Aug 19, 2020

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The Pentagon will share part of the wireless spectrum, allowing telecom carriers to reach more areas with fewer cell towers.

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When Private Security Cameras Are Police Surveillance Tools Aug 18, 2020

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Civil rights activists warn of "mission creep," as cameras installed to prevent break-ins are increasingly used to monitor protesters and communities of color.

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