by admin | Dec 31, 2022 | Internet News, Meta, metaverse, News, Other Tech News, Ready Player One, society, The Conversation
You’ve likely heard recently how the metaverse will usher in a new era of digital connectivity, virtual reality (VR) experiences and e-commerce. Tech companies are betting big on it: Microsoft’s massive US$68.7 billion acquisition of game developing giant Activision... by admin | Dec 28, 2022 | AI, Jobs, News, Other Tech News, society, The Conversation
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and other automated decision-making tools in recruitment is on the rise among Australian organisations. However, research shows these tools may be unreliable and discriminatory, and in some cases rely on discredited science. At... by admin | Dec 22, 2022 | free will, News, Other Tech News, smart buildings, society, Technology, Technology News, The Conversation
Smart buildings, which are central to the concept of smart cities, are a new generation of buildings in which technological devices, such as sensors, are embedded in the structure of the buildings themselves. Smart buildings promise to personalize the experiences of... by admin | Dec 11, 2022 | AI, humanity, machines, News, Other Tech News, society, The Conversation
The question of whether artificial intelligence (AI) can invent is nearly 200 years old, going back to the very beginning of computing. Victorian mathematician Ada Lovelace wrote what’s generally considered the first computer program. As she did, she wondered about... by admin | Nov 28, 2022 | App News, Elon Musk, Internet News, News, society, The Conversation, Twitter
Until recently, Twitter’s blue checkmark logo was (for better or worse) a trusted mark of authenticity. But under the façade of democratizing the platform, Elon Musk allowed the blue checkmark to be purchased by anyone — with unsurprisingly chaotic results.... by admin | Nov 27, 2022 | News, Other Tech News, society, The Conversation, TikTok, we live in a
You might have come across #EatWithMe videos on TikTok, which typically feature young women eating food while encouraging viewers to eat along with them. Many such content creators say they aim to help people with eating disorders overcome their fear of food. But some...