The New York Times looks at Mindway AI, a company that predicts future problem gambling. Built using research at Aarhus University by its founder, Kim Mouridsen, the company uses psychologists to train A.I. algorithms in identifying behaviors associated with problem gambling. One significant challenge is that there is no sole Read more…
The Washington Post shares a story that hasn’t been previously disclosed. “Russian agents came to the home of Google’s top executive in Moscow to deliver a frightening ultimatum last September: take down an app that had drawn the ire of Russian President Vladimir Putin within 24 hours or be taken Read more…
Walgreens and other retailers replaced some fridge and freezer doors with iPad-like screens, reports CNN. “And some shoppers absolutely hate it.” The screens, which were developed by the startup Cooler Screens, use a system of motion sensors and cameras to display what’s inside the doors — as well as product Read more…
Last Exit: Space is a new documentary on Discovery+ exploring the possibility of humans colonizing planets beyond Earth, reports Ars Technica.. “Since it is produced and narrated by Werner Herzog and written and directed by his son Rudolph, however, it goes in a different direction than your average space documentary. Read more…
“Bitcoin was seen by many of its libertarian-leaning fans as a kind of doomsday insurance,” argues a columnist in the New York Times, “a form of ‘digital gold’ that would be a source of stability as the world grew more chaotic and unpredictable…. “But Bitcoin hasn’t boomed…. Bitcoin prices are Read more…
India said on Friday it had accidentally fired a missile into Pakistan this week because of a “technical malfunction” during routine maintenance, giving its version of events after Pakistan summoned India’s envoy to protest. Military experts have in the past warned of the risk of accidents or miscalculations by the Read more…
