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Sigal Samuel

Sigal Samuel

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    Latest articles by Sigal Samuel

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    The growing backlash against facial recognition techThe growing backlash against facial recognition tech
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    Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft are all mired in controversy over it.

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    The false choice between helping Notre Dame and helping poor peopleThe false choice between helping Notre Dame and helping poor people
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    Some say the $1 billion donated to the Paris cathedral should’ve been directed elsewhere.

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    Some AI just shouldn’t existSome AI just shouldn’t exist
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    Attempts to “fix” biased AI can actually harm black, gay, and transgender people.

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    Del Taco’s newest “meat” taco is 100% meatlessDel Taco’s newest “meat” taco is 100% meatless
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    Plant-based meat is going mainstream — and fast. Here’s fresh evidence.

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    Scientists added human brain genes to monkeys. Yes, it’s as scary as it sounds.Scientists added human brain genes to monkeys. Yes, it’s as scary as it sounds.
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    Some are calling the Chinese experiment “an ethical nightmare.”

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    How do you make sure AI is trustworthy? The EU wrote a checklist.How do you make sure AI is trustworthy? The EU wrote a checklist.
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    The European Union wants to lead the world in developing ethical AI.

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    It’s disturbingly easy to trick AI into doing something deadlyIt’s disturbingly easy to trick AI into doing something deadly
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    How “adversarial attacks” can mess with self-driving cars, medicine, and the military.

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    Finland gave people free money. It increased their trust in social institutions.Finland gave people free money. It increased their trust in social institutions.
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    New results are in for a landmark experiment in basic income.

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    Should animals, plants, and robots have the same rights as you?
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    How humanity’s idea of who deserves moral concern has grown — and will keep growing.

    By Sigal Samuel
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    Burger King’s new Whopper is 0% beef. That’s a big deal.Burger King’s new Whopper is 0% beef. That’s a big deal.
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    The fast-food chain follows in the footsteps of White Castle and Carl’s Jr. in offering a meatless burger.

    By Sigal Samuel