University of Miami students accuse the campus police of using the software. Administrators deny it, but…
Author: Sidney Fussell
This Film Examines the Biases in the Code That Runs Our Lives
Filmmaker Shalini Kantayya says women and people of color look at technology from the outside—and have…
Apps Are Now Putting the Parole Agent in Your Pocket
The pandemic has stirred interest in smartphone software for remotely monitoring parolees and people on probation.…
One Clear Message From Voters This Election? More Privacy
Ballot measures were approved in California to restrict commercial use of user data and in Michigan…
It’s Hard to Escape Facebook’s Vortex of Polarization
Suggesting other news sources only reinforces users' political beliefs. Another study finds that quitting the social…
How Police Can ***** Locked Phones—and Extract Information
A report finds 50,000 cases where law enforcement agencies turned to outside firms to bypass the…
Just as Tech Looked Serious About Diversity, Trump Intervenes
The Labor Department last week questioned Microsoft’s stated goal to double the number of Black leaders…
Facebook Tweaked Its Rules, but You Can Still Target Voters
Political strategists say they combine information from multiple databases to identify the people they want to…
Arlan Hamilton and Katie Rae Say Tech Can Do Well—and Do Good
At the WIRED25 event, the two investors say traditional venture capital misses opportunities because it is…
Companies Can Track Your Phone’s Movements to Target Ads
Brands are seeking new ways to customize messages. A startup that gathers data on when you…