Facebook suspends Trump-linked data firm Cambridge Analytica (update: response)The reason? Apparently user data passed on from a "personality prediction" app.By R. Lawler, 03.16.2018
The Trainline is using big data to predict when ticket prices riseIts new in-app tool could provide some clarity on when you should book that ticket.By M. Brian, 09.06.2017
Samsung needs data before Bixby is ready for English speakersIts AI assistant doesn't have enough info to speak in other languages.By J. Fingas, 07.04.2017
Stanford study uses big data to highlight racial biases in policingThe study is an ongoing, open sourced project.By M. Locklear, 06.22.2017
The Pentagon is hunting ISIS using big data and machine learningIts newly-minted Algorithmic Warfare Cross Functional Team is taking the lead.By A. Tarantola, 05.15.2017
Route planner Citymapper experiments with its own bus serviceThe company is seriously considering a move into public transport.By J. Rigg, 05.08.2017
LA fights soaring pedestrian deaths with an interactive mapThe data aims to make the 450 miles where accidents occur most a lot safer.By T. Seppala, 05.03.2017
Google is donating $11.5 million to racial justice causes'We believe better data can be part of the solution.'By T. Seppala, 02.23.2017
University offers course to help sniff out and refute 'bullshit'Get the tools to show your "casually racist uncle ... why a claim is bullshit." By S. Dent, 02.21.2017
Google needs your help building better video analysis algorithmsIt's offering up to $30,000 to the best teams. By D. Hardawar, 02.16.2017
In IBM's future, Watson will be your doctorThe supercomputer will crunch your medical images and your records to work out what's wrong with you.By D. Cooper, 11.30.2016
ACLU sues US over law limiting data discrimination studiesThe civil liberty group says that an anti-hacking law blocks research into algorithm-based racism and sexism.By J. Fingas, 06.29.2016
Big data shows racial bias in police behaviorStanford's data shows that Oakland police officers haven't treated everyone fairly.By J. Fingas, 06.15.2016
Chicago turns to big data to predict gun and gang violenceBut its potential for misuse is worrisome.By A. Tarantola, 05.23.2016
White House launches neighborhood-building open-data projectThe program will empower communities through open-source data access.By A. Tarantola, 03.07.2016
MIT mapped where Boston's biggest energy hogs resideThe school's goal is for every city to have a power consumption model to aid civic planning. By T. Seppala, 02.24.2016
The 2016 presidential race according to Facebook 'likes'The interactive map shows candidates Ben Carson and Bernie Sanders duking it out for the top spot.By T. Seppala, 02.12.2016
Linked love: OKCupid offers options for polyamorous couplesIt's an extension of a small beta program that launched last month.By T. Seppala, 01.09.2016