Technology
New Documentary “Coded Bias” Explores How Tech Can Be Racist And Sexist : Code Switch : NPR
Courtesy of the 2050 Group Courtesy of the 2050 Group Facial recognition systems from large tech companies often incorrectly classify black women as male — including the likes of Michelle Obama, Serena Williams and Sojourner Truth. That’s according to Joy Buolamwini, whose research caught wide attention in 2018 with “AI, Ain’t I a Woman?” a …
When Bias Is Coded Into Our Technology . News
Courtesy of the 2050 Group Facial recognition systems from large tech companies often incorrectly classify black women as male — including the likes of Michelle Obama, Serena Williams and Sojourner Truth. That’s according to Joy Buolamwini, whose research caught wide attention in 2018 with “AI, Ain’t I a Woman?” a spoken-word piece based on her …
Scape Technologies, the London-based computer vision startup, has been acquired by Facebook – TechCrunch
Scape Technologies, the London-based computer vision startup working on location accuracy beyond the capabilities of GPS, has been acquired by Facebook, according to a regulatory filing. Full terms of the deal remain as yet unknown, although a Companies House update reveals that Facebook Inc. now has majority control of the company (more than 75%). However …
Pacesetter Homes brings Home Otto into new builds
Pacesetter Homes in Edmonton and Home Otto have partnered to bring home automation to all of Pacesetter’s new homes. Supplied / Postmedia Davis Hodgins has developed an integrated home automation system that eases the challenges of installation and makes the whole process simpler for homeowners to operate. Pacesetter Homes in Edmonton liked what he had …
Menomonie school board candidates discuss technology | Local News
MENOMONIE — School board candidates have varied viewpoints about developing technology in Menomonie classrooms. Seven candidates participated in a school board forum this week hosted by the League of Women Voters-Chippewa Valley. Incumbents Dan Paulson, Amy Riddle-Swanson and Health Klanderman are being challenged for their seats by Tanya Husby, Josh Risler, Sandy White and Charlie …
CHS senior headed to state technology competition after winning regionals
By DONNA HARRIS A talented young photographer recently earned the chance to represent Cartersville in a state technology competition. Sam Dellaporta, a senior at Cartersville High School, won a first-place medal at the Northwest Regional Student Technology Competition Jan. 24 at Georgia Highlands College in Rome and now advances to the Georgia Educational Student Technology …
Combating germs with technology
February 7, 2020 10:26 PM Site staff Posted: February 7, 2020 10:26 PM Updated: February 7, 2020 10:27 PM A new tool at Prairie Ridge Health in Columbus is combating the spread of germs in its healthcare facility. COPYRIGHT 2020 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR …
Monument Health experts talk technology at the Black Hills Stock Show
RAPID CITY, S.D. — At the Black Hills Stock Show, representatives from Monument Health’s Orthopedic and Specialty Hospital discussed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and new technology in the medical field. Carpal tunnel occurs when the median nerve, a major nerve in the hand, is squeezed or compressed as it travels through the wrist. It’s a very …
how to maximize data value while preserving privacy
For a virtual assistant, like Siri or Alexa, to recognize their owner’s voice, each data that could possibly be collected will be of great use. The more data they analyze, the better they will become at foreseeing the user’s needs and providing personalized answers, thanks to “machine learning”. Although this may come at a price: …
How is Agriculture Embracing IoT Technology?
The demand is growing explicitly with the increase in population. This demand can be met with the help of IoT. Fremont, CA: The growing population is one of the biggest challenges. The global population is expected to reach 9.6 billion by 2050, and this seems to be a big problem for the agriculture industry. Battling with …
