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Apps Are Now Putting the Parole Agent in Your Pocket Nov 20, 2020

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The pandemic has stirred interest in smartphone software for remotely monitoring parolees and people on probation. But the approach has raised alarms.

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The US Government Will Pay Doctors to Use These AI Algorithms Nov 19, 2020

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The artificial intelligence programs can diagnose eye disease in diabetics and complications in stroke patients.

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These Factory Robots May Point the Way to 5G’s Future Nov 18, 2020

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Manufacturing, mining, and delivery firms, among others, are exploring building their own high-speed wireless networks with the new standard.

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Who’s Still Covered by California’s Gig Worker Law? Nov 17, 2020

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Uber and Lyft led a ballot measure that exempts them from AB 5. But millions of janitors, retail workers, and others are still covered by the statute.

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With Its Own Chips, Apple Aims to Define the Future of PCs Nov 16, 2020

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Intel processors are on their way out, replaced by home-grown designs, which will give the Mac maker more control of its destiny.

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The Future of McDonald's Is in the Drive-Thru Lane Nov 13, 2020

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The fast food chain is radically rethinking what the Golden Arches experience looks like, from a new loyalty program to more high-tech drive-thrus.

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One Clear Message From Voters This Election? More Privacy Nov 12, 2020

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Ballot measures were approved in California to restrict commercial use of user data and in Michigan to require warrants for searches of electronic information.Â

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With $200 Million, Uber and Lyft Write Their Own Labor Law Nov 11, 2020

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Following a well-funded campaign, California voters approved Proposition 22—allowing gig economy companies to keep treating workers as independent contractors.

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It's Hard to Escape Facebook's Vortex of Polarization Nov 10, 2020

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Suggesting other news sources only reinforces users' political beliefs. Another study finds that quitting the social media giant leaves people less informed.

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WFH or Work at the Office—More Tech Employees Can Now Choose Nov 09, 2020

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The “hybrid workplace” is Silicon Valley’s latest buzzword, as tech companies start giving people more options for how and when and where they get stuff done.

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