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MIT
Why facial recognition software has trouble recognizing people of color
by
Molly Wood
, Stephanie Hughes
and Shaheen Ainpour
Feb 13, 2018
"Data reflects our history, and our history has been very biased to date," MIT researcher Joy Buolamwini says.
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Making online education more like iTunes
Aug 8, 2014
MIT lays out the future of online education and it may not include classes.
Cochlear implants get processing boost from MIT researchers
by
Molly Wood
Feb 10, 2014
A leap forward in tech for those who can't hear.
Designing a better helmet
by
Molly Wood
Oct 10, 2013
At MIT, researchers are hard at work on building the next generation of helmets.
Qualcomm makes a splash at CES, MIT moves us closer to hologram TVs
by
Molly Wood
Jan 11, 2013
At CES, Qualcomm gives a baffling keynote and start up Veveo gets a boost. Also, MIT has invented a new process of bending light on a computer chip, which means we're a step closer to hologram televisions, biomedical imaging, and autonomous driving.
The online game of borrowing money
by
Molly Wood
Oct 11, 2012
Payday lending -- an area of finance with one of the worst reputations -- may get a facelift with new start up LendUp, which takes its inspiration from microlending. Today, MIT is starting an outfit dedicated to delivering us from our wireless frustrations.
For public good, not for profit.
What good is a 'Certificate of Mastery?'
by
Molly Wood
May 3, 2012
Venerable educational institutions like Harvard and MIT are giving away education online for free. So what can you do with it?
Warrantless cell phone tracking is everywhere
by
Molly Wood
Apr 4, 2012
A new report from the American Civil Liberties Union says that law enforcement agencies are frequently using cell phone tracking information provided by wireless carriers. Plus, Wonder Twin powers activate: Smart sand is on the way.
Guess what! You just got into MIT! Free ride! Kind of!
by
Molly Wood
Feb 15, 2012
OK, there's a catch: It's only one class and it's online.