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This AI Helps Police Monitor Social Media. Does It Go Too Far? Jul 13, 2021

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Law enforcement officials say the tool can help them combat misinformation. Civil liberties advocates say it can be used for mass surveillance.

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A Global Smart-City Competition Highlights China’s Rise in AI Jul 12, 2021

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Chinese entrants swept all five categories, featuring technologies to improve civic life. But the advances could also be tools for surveillance.

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Oregon’s Buckled Roads and Melted Cables Are Warning Signs Jul 09, 2021

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Highways and rail lines in the Pacific Northwest were built for a cooler climate. But the heat wave proved that extreme weather is becoming more common.

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El Salvador’s Race to Be the Bitcoin Capital of the World Jul 08, 2021

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After China’s crackdown, the cryptocurrency crowd is looking for a new haven. This Central American nation thinks it’s the answer.

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Google Launches a New Medical App—Outside the US Jul 07, 2021

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The dermatology AI app won approval for use in the EU but not with the FDA, an odd twist on Europe's reputation for tough rules on tech.

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America’s ‘Smart City’ Didn’t Get Much Smarter Jul 06, 2021

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Columbus, Ohio, won a $50 million grant five years ago to use tech to solve old problems. But technical hurdles, bureaucracy, and the pandemic dashed many plans.

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An Algorithm That Predicts Deadly Infections Is Often Flawed Jul 05, 2021

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A study found that a system used to identify cases of sepsis missed most instances and frequently issued false alarms.

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Andreessen Horowitz Goes Ham on Crypto with a New $2.2B Fund Jul 02, 2021

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After its wildly successful Coinbase exit, the VC firm signals its commitment to cryptocurrencies with a third fund.

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A New Wave of Dating Apps Takes Cues From TikTok and Gen Z Jul 01, 2021

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Online dating exploded in popularity during the pandemic, and the number of new startups has grown. But will they last?

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How Some Americans Are Breaking Out of Political Echo Chambers Jun 30, 2021

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A growing number of people are seeking a wider diversity of news sources or opinions contrary to their own to combat information silos within social media.

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