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These Robots Use AI to Learn How to Clean Your House Oct 12, 2020

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At Toyota, researchers are experimenting with prototypes that swoop from the ceiling to take care of chores with the help of machine learning.

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Publishers Worry as Ebooks Fly off Libraries' Virtual Shelves Oct 09, 2020

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Checkouts of digital books from a popular service are up 52 percent since March. Publishers say their easy availability hurts sales.

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Lawmakers Demand Scrutiny of Racial Bias in Health Algorithms Oct 08, 2020

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Four congressmembers say formulas that include race as a factor can hurt Black Americans' access to care.

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Alexa Now Has Its Own Questions for You Oct 07, 2020

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A new feature from Amazon allows the intelligent assistant to ask users to clarify requests, such as “Dim the lights.”

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Activists at Amazon Say Its Climate Efforts Still Fall Short Oct 06, 2020

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One year after organizing a walkout, employees are calling for a more ambitious environmental agenda.

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Companies Can Track Your Phone’s Movements to Target Ads Oct 05, 2020

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Brands are seeking new ways to customize messages. A startup that gathers data on when you pick up your phone, or when you go out on a run, can help.Â

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Elon Musk Promises a $25,000 Tesla in 3 Years—Again Oct 02, 2020

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Reducing the cost of electric vehicles is all about a cheaper battery. Tesla outlined a plan that includes making more of the components itself.

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To Clean Up Comments, Let AI Tell Users Their Words Are Trash Oct 01, 2020

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It won’t solve everything, but a new study suggests real-time automated feedback could help make the internet a less toxic place.

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Portland’s Face-Recognition Ban Is a New Twist on ‘Smart Cities’ Sep 30, 2020

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The first big US city to prohibit private businesses from using the technology reflects rising skepticism of new tools and concerns about fairness.

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The Apocalypse Doesn’t Need an Instagram Filter Sep 29, 2020

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Plus: Kevin Systrom’s app inspiration, the characteristics of successful CEOs, and Colorado’s disconcerting forecast.

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