Thanks to large language models, a single scammer can run hundreds or thousands of cons in…
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Health Care Bias Is Dangerous. But So Are ‘Fairness’ Algorithms
Medical systems disproportionately fail people of color, but a focus on fixing the numbers can actually…
Algorithms Need Management Training, Too
Automated systems are increasingly making decisions in the workplace. Here's how to curb the potential harms…
Startups Have a Sellout Problem. There’s a Better Way
Startups like Meta and Twitter serve as digital infrastructure, but aren't accountable to users. Some startups…
This Dangerous Meme in US Politics Is Over a Century Old
Many associate the ‘America First’ movement with Trump, but its origins—and rebirth—are more complicated.
The Web3 Decentralization Debate Is Focused on the Wrong Question
Fixating on the degree—rather than the type—of decentralization is leading us astray.
The Case of the Creepy Algorithm That ‘Predicted’ Teen Pregnancy
A government leader in Argentina hailed the AI, which was fed invasive data about girls. The…
How Metadata From Encrypted Messages Can Keep Everyone Safer
Sharing “metadata of the metadata” is crucial for informing product design that will fight misinformation without…
The Turing Test Is Bad For Business
Technology should focus on the complementarity game, not the imitation game.