The idea to monitor educators so they don't teach critical race theory seems ridiculous. But schools are…
Author: Sidney Fussell
Why Do Some Crimes Increase When Airbnbs Come to Town?
Tourists neither commit nor attract crimes. But a study finds that violent offenses rose in neighborhoods…
This AI Helps Police Track Social Media. Does It Go Too Far?
Law enforcement officials say the tool can help them combat misinformation. Civil liberties advocates say it…
French Spyware Executives Are Indicted for Aiding Torture
The managers are accused of selling tech to Libya and Egypt that was used to identify…
Baltimore May Soon Ban Face Recognition for Everyone but Cops
The measure would make private use of the technology illegal but would not apply to police.…
The All-Seeing Eyes of New York’s 15,000 Surveillance Cameras
Video from the cameras is often used in ******-recognition searches. A report finds they are most…
Roku and YouTube Are Battling for Your Precious TV Data
Connected TV advertising brought in $9 billion last year and is poised to grow as more…
AI Shows ExxonMobil Downplayed Its Role in Climate Change
According to a new paper, the company’s own research showed that human activity was a contributor,…
Facebook Allows Drug Ads to Target Teens, Activists Say
The social network has rules about what can be shown to minors. The Tech Transparency Project…
A Border Town Confronts the Reality of Police Surveillance
Chula Vista police have deployed drones and other tech. Now residents are pushing back, after reports…