A US Agency Rejected Face Recognition—and Landed in Big Trouble
Officials working on Login.gov, used to access dozens of government sites, worried about algorithmic bias. Their decision breached federal security rules.
‘4 People Tweeting’ Changed the Face of Nigerian Politics
A youth-led online movement propelled an outsider candidate into the political mainstream.
How You Can Tell the AI Images of Trump’s Arrest Are Deepfakes
Doctored images of the former US president went viral on Twitter. These are the telltale signs that they aren’t what they seem.
China’s ChatGPT Rival Needs to Watch Its Words
Search giant Baidu’s Ernie Bot met online jeers and also faces the challenge of operating on a firewalled internet ruled by government censorship.
A New York Court Is About to Rule on the Future of Crypto
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s case against Ripple over the XRP token will establish a critical precedent.
Google Rolls Out Its Bard Chatbot to Battle ChatGPT
A new bot has entered the chat. But Google warns that, like its competitor, it will sometimes “hallucinate.”
Senators Warn the Next US Bank Run Could Be Rigged
Lawmakers call for an investigation into the SVB collapse, fearing hostile foreign governments will use social media to manipulate markets.
When Colleges Offer Coding Boot Camp, Students Can Get a Raw Deal
Universities boost revenue by partnering with unregulated, for-profit providers. But when a boot camp went bust, some students took the fall.
The Weekend Silicon Valley Stared Into the Abyss
When SVB collapsed, entrepreneurs who feared losing everything spent nerve-wracking days crafting backup plans, seeking new funds, and pleading with politicians.