Microsoft will phase out facial recognition AI that could detect emotionsThe move comes as Microsoft pushes for more responsible uses of AI.By J. Fingas, 06.21.2022
Engadget Podcast: Google's AI isn't sentient but we must examine the ethicsPlus, the biggest gaming and gadget news this week.By C. Low, 06.17.2022
Apple hires former Google AI scientist who left after ethics turmoilSamy Bengio will reportedly head a new AI unit under fellow ex-Googler John Giannandrea.By S. Shah, 05.04.2021
Google has fired another AI ethics leaderMargaret Mitchell tweeted 'I'm fired' after weeks of being locked out of her Google work accounts.By R. Lawler, 02.19.2021
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.By A. Tarantola, 01.02.2021
Fairphone 3 can now be bought with a ‘de-googled’ OSIt'll run the privacy-focused, open-source /e/OS.By D. Cooper, 04.29.2020
IBM and Microsoft support the Vatican’s guidelines for ethical AIThe ‘Rome Call for AI Ethics’ recommends AI that safeguards human rights.By C. Fisher, 02.28.2020
White House cautions against over-regulating AI in new guidelinesThe White House will formally announce its AI regulation guidelines at CES Wednesday.By C. Fisher, 01.07.2020
Former Google exec says he was pushed out for defending human rightsHe wanted to protect free expression and privacy in China.By C. Fisher, 01.02.2020
Pentagon's draft AI ethics guidelines fight bias and rogue machinesBut how well will the Defense Department implement these principles?By J. Fingas, 11.02.2019
14Fairphone 3 is the 'ethical' smartphone you might actually buyFor $500, you get a capable phone and a clean conscience. By D. Cooper, 08.27.2019
Axon won’t use facial recognition tech in its police body camerasIts AI ethics board determined the tech is too faulty and biased.By C. Fisher, 06.27.2019
US to back international guidelines for AI ethicsOnly some countries will support the principles, though.By J. Fingas, 05.20.2019
The EU releases guidelines to encourage ethical AI developmentThey list seven requirements for trustworthy AI.By C. Fisher, 04.08.2019
Google forms an external council to foster 'responsible' AIIt'll help govern facial recognition, machine learning and beyond.By J. Fingas, 03.26.2019
Microsoft workers demand end to HoloLens contract with US ArmyThey don't want the headset to be used for warfare.By J. Fingas, 02.23.2019
CRISPR gene-editing experiment may have impacted twins' brainsThe gene scientists reportedly disabled has been linked with cognitive function.By K. Holt, 02.21.2019
AI can write disturbingly believable fake newsElon Musk's OpenAI is keeping a tight lid on the technology.By J. Fingas, 02.14.2019
Scientists clone gene-edited monkey for circadian disorder researchSome are questioning the ethics of gene-editing and cloning a monkey predisposed to serious disorders.By N. Ingraham, 01.25.2019
Facebook backs an independent AI ethics research centerIt has first-hand experience with ethical concerns in AI.By J. Fingas, 01.20.2019