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Gender equality in AI research going backwards, study finds

Nesta finds proportion of female AI researchers was higher in the mid-1990s – although universities fare better than tech firms

First published by | July 17, 2019 | Science & Technology | 0 responses

Facebook ‘to be fined $5bn over Cambridge Analytica scandal’

US regulators have approved a record $5bn (£4bn) fine on Facebook to settle an investigation into data privacy violations, reports in US media say.

First published by | July 15, 2019 | Business & Politics, Science & Technology | 0 responses

North Korea develops software to teach ideology

North Korea has developed software designed to teach ideology to party members and workers, according to North Korean party daily Rodong Sinmun.

First published by | July 11, 2019 | Science & Technology | 0 responses

AI pilot ‘sees’ runway and lands automatically

An automatic pilot has landed a plane using image-recognition artificial intelligence to locate the runway.

First published by | July 8, 2019 | Science & Technology | 0 responses

Google lets destroyed Lion of Mosul roar again

Google has recreated an ancient statue destroyed by the Islamic State group in 2015, using crowd-sourced pictures and 3D printing.

First published by | July 2, 2019 | Science & Technology | 0 responses

Samsung TVs should be regularly virus-checked, the company says

Samsung has advised owners of its latest TVs to run regular virus scans

First published by | June 17, 2019 | Science & Technology | 0 responses

Google’s AR animals entertain Android users

Google is rolling out a tool that lets Android users view moving animals which make sounds in augmented reality through their device's camera.

First published by | June 14, 2019 | Science & Technology | 0 responses

Goggles ‘give back’ sight to Maisy so she can read again

Maisy is about to be able to read for the first time in years.

First published by | June 10, 2019 | Science & Technology | 0 responses

College students take hands-on approach to rocket science

A few dozen college students are trying to do something usually reserved for global superpowers and corporate giants.

First published by | June 4, 2019 | Education, Science & Technology | 0 responses

Google and Apple criticise GCHQ eavesdropping idea

A proposal by the UK security agency GCHQ to eavesdrop on encrypted messages has been strongly criticised by big tech firms and rights groups.

First published by | May 30, 2019 | Science & Technology | 0 responses