Facial recognition is the new polygraph test for insurers

6 years ago

Insurance companies in Asia are beginning to use facial recognition to record client interviews, so they can spot when customers are…

World leaders predict 4-day work week owing to technology

6 years ago

We always dream about a three-day weekend, but it’s time to expect it, say Bank of England’s chief economist, Andy…

AI can assist in parenthood but it cannot replace parents

6 years ago

From AI-based apps that can interpret a baby’s cry to bassinets that can soothe a grumpy baby, using technology to…

House Intel Comm to examine deepfakes after ‘Drunk Pelosi’ goes viral

6 years ago

In response to the "Drunk Pelosi" viral video that did not use deepfake technology, the House Intelligence Committee will examine…

Privacy-focused DNA testing startups put new spin on sequencing

6 years ago

Amid privacy concerns in DNA testing, a new generation of startups is emerging with a view towards empowering people to…

The beauty of understanding: why astronomy matters

6 years ago

Looking at the sky on a starry night is truly a sight to see. But there’s more than just beauty…

AI training proves to be energy vampire

6 years ago

Researchers find that the use of AI comes at great cost due to the carbon footprint implicated with the technology,…

NASA opens ISS for commercial opportunities as it moves towards privatization

6 years ago

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announces it is opening the International Space Station (ISS) for commercial business so that US…

State Dept answers FAQs on social media screening visa applicants

6 years ago

The US State Department releases its FAQs regarding the social media screening of visa applicants while addressing those that don't have…

Is porn addiction real or a myth? Sex addiction counselor, gender professor weigh in

6 years ago

In this episode of The Sociable Podcast, we speak with two experts with very different opinions on porn and addiction.…