Growing up in Akron, Ohio, LeBron James relied on a bike to get to basketball practice and school and visit friends. Today, recognizing that access to a bike helped change his life, his company, Uninterrupted, is partnering with Lyft to give thousands of teenagers free one-year … [Read more...] about Lebron James and Lyft team up to give thousands of teens free bikeshare access
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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
Why the MTA flooded its own subway entrance in Brooklyn
A flooded subway entrance stopped Brooklyn commuters in their tracks. For four hours on Wednesday, the staircase leading down to Broadway Station in Williamsburg was blocked off and completely submerged. The sight was even stranger since it hadn’t rained in New York City that … [Read more...] about Why the MTA flooded its own subway entrance in Brooklyn
What it’s like to ride on NYC’s first self-driving shuttle
We write quite a lot about the development of self-driving vehicles, but it will surely feel a bit strange the first time we actually step foot in one and watch the steering wheel turn itself. In New York City, autonomous car company Optimus Ride just debuted the first public … [Read more...] about What it’s like to ride on NYC’s first self-driving shuttle
NYC approves law that targets its biggest source of CO2 emissions: buildings
Since the building and construction sector is responsible for around 30 percent of global energy consumption and the greenhouse gas emissions that come with it, decarbonizing our buildings is an essential step for curbing climate change. On Thursday, the city of New York … [Read more...] about NYC approves law that targets its biggest source of CO2 emissions: buildings