It can be extremely difficult for law enforcement to ensure the protection of large swaths of the forest from loggers. In a new, unique approach to protecting trees, developers are creating code that could be added to heavy machinery in order to prevent deforestation in areas … [Read more...] about This code for heavy machinery makes it impossible to cut down protected trees
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Recycling is finally becoming circular thanks to artificial intelligence
The problem that has long plagued recycling is that too many different kinds of waste are mixed together, which needs to be accurately sorted out in order for recycling to be effective. But thanks to new artificial intelligence, we have a revolutionary solution to the problem of … [Read more...] about Recycling is finally becoming circular thanks to artificial intelligence
Google to donate 100,000 smart speakers to people with paralysis
While smart speakers have made a lot of people’s homes more comfortable, for people with disabilities these state-of-the-art gadgets can be life-changing. The hands-free, intuitive nature of this technology allows people to control light switches, thermostats, locks and more with … [Read more...] about Google to donate 100,000 smart speakers to people with paralysis
There’s a lot of buzz surrounding Internet of Things technology
Using Internet of Things (IoT) technology can help us better understand the health of bee hives in order to cater to the needs of bees more effectively. These days, IoT technology can allow us to monitor beehives with remote sensors as a way of keeping beekeepers updated on the … [Read more...] about There’s a lot of buzz surrounding Internet of Things technology
To prevent algorithmic bias, NYC has created a position to oversee ethics in AI
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has taken a major step forward in ensuring that the city’s AI systems are fair and bias-free after creating a position dedicated entirely to overseeing the ethics of AI and other algorithms. AI systems are based on data, but the problem is bad data … [Read more...] about To prevent algorithmic bias, NYC has created a position to oversee ethics in AI