Should We Be Worried About Artificial Intelligence, Um, Turning on Us?
Not right now—or at least, not until we know more—but it's a question a surprising number of people are asking.
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Our Machine Overlords
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Does Innovation Always Lead to Gentrification?
A new study makes the development of innovation districts sound like a win-win for all parties involved. But a look at some existing districts, like Boston’s Cambridge or Brooklyn’s Dumbo, makes it clear that there are downsides too.
How Sega and a Hedgehog Paved the Way for an Era of Video Game Violence
In an effort to unseat Nintendo, the company of Sonic tried to offer an alternative to their competitor's family-friendly image. It worked—and then some.
The Invisible, Manipulative Power of Persuasive Technology
Amazon’s one-click shopping, Facebook’s News Feed, countless mobile apps: Persuasive technology is being used to influence your behavior all day long—often without you even knowing it.
The Elderly Fear Their Future Robot Friends Will Corrupt Children
Senior citizens' hesitance about using caretaking robots comes from a fear that their grandchildren will become emotionally dependent on the machines.
The Other 1 Percent
Will the days of scrambling for a last-ditch charge soon be a thing of the past?