Microsoft will phase out facial recognition AI that could detect emotions
The move comes as Microsoft pushes for more responsible uses of AI.
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Apple hires former Google AI scientist who left after ethics turmoil
Samy Bengio will reportedly head a new AI unit under fellow ex-Googler John Giannandrea.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
Google has fired another AI ethics leader
Margaret Mitchell tweeted 'I'm fired' after weeks of being locked out of her Google work accounts.
Hitting the Books: What do we want our AI-powered future to look like?
Ethical decision making must be a cornerstone of the coming robot revolution.
Fairphone 3 can now be bought with a ‘de-googled’ OS
It'll run the privacy-focused, open-source /e/OS.
IBM and Microsoft support the Vatican’s guidelines for ethical AI
The ‘Rome Call for AI Ethics’ recommends AI that safeguards human rights.
White House cautions against over-regulating AI in new guidelines
The White House will formally announce its AI regulation guidelines at CES Wednesday.
Former Google exec says he was pushed out for defending human rights
He wanted to protect free expression and privacy in China.
Pentagon's draft AI ethics guidelines fight bias and rogue machines
But how well will the Defense Department implement these principles?
14Fairphone 3 is the 'ethical' smartphone you might actually buy
For $500, you get a capable phone and a clean conscience.
Axon won’t use facial recognition tech in its police body cameras
Its AI ethics board determined the tech is too faulty and biased.
US to back international guidelines for AI ethics
Only some countries will support the principles, though.
The EU releases guidelines to encourage ethical AI development
They list seven requirements for trustworthy AI.
Google forms an external council to foster 'responsible' AI
It'll help govern facial recognition, machine learning and beyond.
Microsoft workers demand end to HoloLens contract with US Army
They don't want the headset to be used for warfare.
CRISPR gene-editing experiment may have impacted twins' brains
The gene scientists reportedly disabled has been linked with cognitive function.
AI can write disturbingly believable fake news
Elon Musk's OpenAI is keeping a tight lid on the technology.
Scientists clone gene-edited monkey for circadian disorder research
Some are questioning the ethics of gene-editing and cloning a monkey predisposed to serious disorders.
Facebook backs an independent AI ethics research center
It has first-hand experience with ethical concerns in AI.
