Technology

Technology and the Decline of Morality

Former Hearst executive Eden Collinsworth explores the fluid lines of morality today in her new book.

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The Future of Artificial Intelligence: Why the Hype Has Outrun Reality

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Robots that serve dinner, self-driving cars and drone-taxis could be fun and hugely profitable. But don’t hold your breath. They are likely much further off than the hype suggests.

Why the Internet Knows Us Better Than We Know Ourselves

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When the vast amount of information the internet holds is viewed through the right lens, what it can reveal about us is remarkable, says the author of a new book.

Making Statistics Work in the Real World

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Recent Wharton research examines the interplay between the computational complexity of statistical methods and their performance.

Is There a Match for Tech Between China and Israel?

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Israel is famous for its tech prowess. China has deep pockets and is a tech innovator in areas like financial payments. Is there a match in the making?

Mobile Money in India: Does Digitalization Follow Demonetization?

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Demonetization in India may not have achieved its prime objective -- unearthing black money. But it has given a boost to mobile wallets.

Is Privacy Still a Big Deal Today?

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Americans value their privacy but they are also resigned to giving up personal data to transact with a company. Is this acceptable?

How the Waymo-Uber Lawsuit Could Rewrite Intellectual Property Rules

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The lawsuit brought by Alphabet subsidiary Waymo against ride-hailing app firm Uber over self-driving car technology has experts reexamining how trade secrets are handled.

Silicon Valley: A Peek Into the World of Young Entrepreneurs

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A new book takes a look inside the insular world of Silicon Valley’s young entrepreneurs.

How the WannaCry Attack Will Impact Cyber Security

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A “Digital Geneva Convention” and government mandates to prevent use of harmful software are among several measures experts suggest to boost cyber security.

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