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Microsoft’s Big Win in Quantum Computing Was an ‘Error’ After All Feb 23, 2021

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In a 2018 paper, researchers said they found evidence of an elusive theorized particle. A closer look now suggests otherwise.

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Aurora Partners With Toyota on Self-Driving Sienna Taxis Feb 22, 2021

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The autonomous vehicle startup purchased Uber’s struggling self-driving technology division in December.

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How Censorship Can Influence Artificial Intelligence Feb 19, 2021

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A study finds that algorithms learn to associate words with other words. “Democracy” can equal “stability”—or “chaos.”

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A Silicon Chip Shortage Is Causing Big Issues for Automakers Feb 18, 2021

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Car companies have had to reduce output, pause production, and even idle shifts and entire factories.Â

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The Digital Divide Is Giving American Churches Hell Feb 17, 2021

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Covid-19 has upended churchgoing in the US. Like so much else with the pandemic, the impacts are not felt equally.

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Would You Trade a Bitcoin for a Tesla? Feb 16, 2021

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The maker of electric vehicles said it had invested $1.5 billion in bitcoin and plans to accept the cryptocurrency as payment for its cars.

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Finally, an Interesting Proposal for Section 230 Reform Feb 15, 2021

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A new bill directly targets the most egregious excesses of online platform immunity.

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AI and the List of Dirty, Naughty, Obscene, and Otherwise Bad Words Feb 12, 2021

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It started as a way to restrict autocompletes on Shutterstock. Now it grooms search suggestions on Slack and influences Google's artificial intelligence research.

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Lawmakers Take Aim at Insidious Digital ‘Dark Patterns’ Feb 11, 2021

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A new California law prohibits efforts to trick consumers into handing over data or money. A bill in Washington state copies the language.

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Biden Wants the Government to Run on EVs. It Won’t Be Easy Feb 10, 2021

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The president hopes electrifying the federal fleet will create jobs and encourage motorists to ditch gas-powered cars. But no automaker is ready yet.

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