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AI ‘poses less risk to jobs than feared’ says OECD

Fewer people's jobs are likely to be destroyed by artificial intelligence and robots than has been suggested by a much-cited study, an OECD report says.

First published by | April 2, 2018 | Lifestyle, Science & Technology | 0 responses

Fortnite Battle Royale adds cheeky warning for students

Fortnite Battle Royale has added a message to its mobile app telling kids not to play in school.

First published by | April 3, 2018 | Social Change | 0 responses

Facebook scandal ‘hit 87 million users’

Facebook believes the data of up to 87 million people was improperly shared with the political consultancy Cambridge Analytica - many more than previously disclosed.

First published by | April 4, 2018 | Business & Politics | 0 responses

South Korean university boycotted over ‘killer robots’

Leading AI experts have boycotted a South Korean university over a partnership with weapons manufacturer Hanwha Systems.

First published by | April 5, 2018 | Education | 0 responses

Facebook halts medical data sharing plan

Facebook has halted plans to collect patient data from hospitals and match it up with its users' information.

First published by | April 6, 2018 | Business & Politics | 0 responses

How the internet is clogging up city streets

Traffic in New York is slowing down. Jams are endemic in Manhattan, especially in its business districts. Daytime traffic in the busiest areas now moves almost 20% more slowly than it did five years ago.

First published by | April 9, 2018 | Science & Technology | 0 responses