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“Writers Under Surveillance”: MuckRock’s first book highlights the surveillance of America’s authors
We released the first in our MIT Press series, “Writers Under Surveillance,” two years ago today.
After early detours, algorithmic bus routing heads for more schools
Two years after Boston Public Schools faced parental backlash over an algorithm to improve bus routing, school districts are looking to give the software another chance, drawn by potential to save millions.
Researchers propose two approaches to reining in facial recognition bias
Teams of scholars at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology tackling bias in facial recognition technology have two recommendations for its developers: more external oversight and more representative training data.
MIT invests in AI’s future
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, supported by a multimillion dollar donation from a hedge fund CEO and a history of expertise in artificial intelligence, wants to become a world leader in examining AI’s impact and lead its integration in all aspects of professional and social life.
University records prove difficult to obtain despite transparency efforts
Looking to get records from your alma mater? Make sure you do your research - getting records from college campuses may not be as straightforward as you would think.