Facial recognition company says it collected 30 billion social media images for police to use
New York facial-recognition company Clearview AI says it has collected 30 billion images from Facebook and other social media platforms to build its vast database of images that critics complain amount to a perpetual police line-up.
New York facial-recognition company Clearview AI says it has collected 30 billion images from Facebook and other social media platforms to build its vast database of images that critics complain amount to a perpetual police line-up.
Social media images being used for facial recognition by police
The next time police are trying to identify a crime suspect, they might put 'your' face in a line-up to consider whether you're responsible. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka shares the details about a facial recognition company getting some controversial attention.
The next time police are trying to identify a crime suspect, they might put 'your' face in a line-up to consider whether you're responsible. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka shares the details about a facial recognition company getting some controversial attention.
YouTube rolls out updated policy for eating disorder-related content
YouTube introduced the new changes this week to better manage video content about eating disorders.
YouTube introduced the new changes this week to better manage video content about eating disorders.
These jobs are safe from the AI revolution — for now
Jobs involving manual or outdoor labor or specialized knowledge are less likely to be replaced by AI-informed automation.
Jobs involving manual or outdoor labor or specialized knowledge are less likely to be replaced by AI-informed automation.
Taxidermy bird drones aim to assist, advance wildlife research
Researchers hope to expand what they learn from these taxidermy bird drones to improve fuel efficiency in aviation and possibly into assisting space exploration.
Researchers hope to expand what they learn from these taxidermy bird drones to improve fuel efficiency in aviation and possibly into assisting space exploration.
Twitter starts removing blue check marks from users who don’t pay
Twitter will require users to pay a monthly fee to keep the blue check mark. The social media giant had about 300,000 verified users under the original blue check system — many of them journalists, athletes, and public figures.
Twitter will require users to pay a monthly fee to keep the blue check mark. The social media giant had about 300,000 verified users under the original blue check system — many of them journalists, athletes, and public figures.
Drake and The Weeknd AI-generated song about Selena Gomez goes viral on TikTok
A Hit Song That Isn't An Actual Song: The song, titled "Heart on my Sleeve," seemingly cloned the two rappers' voices to create a song about Selena Gomez, The Weeknd's ex-girlfriend.
A Hit Song That Isn't An Actual Song: The song, titled "Heart on my Sleeve," seemingly cloned the two rappers' voices to create a song about Selena Gomez, The Weeknd's ex-girlfriend.
Comcast Texas pledges another million-dollar donation to bridge digital divide
“These investments are part of Comcast Texas’ ongoing commitment to provide people with the digital tools needed to succeed in this ever-connected world,” Ralph Martinez, Comcast Texas’ Regional Senior Vice President said in a press statement
“These investments are part of Comcast Texas’ ongoing commitment to provide people with the digital tools needed to succeed in this ever-connected world,” Ralph Martinez, Comcast Texas’ Regional Senior Vice President said in a press statement
Taking a break from social media helps young people?s self-esteem, new study shows
Social media has become a major part of the daily lives of young people, but a new study shows how taking a break could help them feel better about themselves.
Social media has become a major part of the daily lives of young people, but a new study shows how taking a break could help them feel better about themselves.
How to get money from Facebook’s $725 million data privacy settlement
Facebook likely owes you money as part of a massive settlement over the privacy of your data. Here’s how to check.
Facebook likely owes you money as part of a massive settlement over the privacy of your data. Here’s how to check.
Apple unveils high-yield savings account for Apple Card holders
According to Apple, the card offers an annual percentage yield (APY) of 4.15% – more than 10 times the national average.
According to Apple, the card offers an annual percentage yield (APY) of 4.15% – more than 10 times the national average.
Budweiser releases new pro-America ad with iconic mascot in wake of Anheuser-Busch Mulvaney controversy
The advertisement features one of Budweiser's famous Clydesdale horses passing iconic American landmarks.
The advertisement features one of Budweiser's famous Clydesdale horses passing iconic American landmarks.
Montana lawmakers pass bill to ban TikTok statewide
Montana lawmakers have given final passage to a bill banning the social media app TikTok in the state.
Montana lawmakers have given final passage to a bill banning the social media app TikTok in the state.
'TikTok Trickster' wanted for scamming women, stealing thousands of dollars across several states
Several different agencies in states across the south are looking for the man they call the "TikTok Trickster".
Several different agencies in states across the south are looking for the man they call the "TikTok Trickster".
Remote workers became younger, better educated, more likely to move during pandemic: survey
Certain industries also saw a large increase in remote work between 2019 to 2021, according to a recent survey by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Certain industries also saw a large increase in remote work between 2019 to 2021, according to a recent survey by the U.S. Census Bureau.
University of Houston using Artificial Intelligence to combat food insecurity
UH says a new project funded by a $75,000 grant from the National Science Foundation "aims to help food pantries communicate with other pantries, food donors, and agencies while also helping to provide culturally aware and personalized food to clients."
UH says a new project funded by a $75,000 grant from the National Science Foundation "aims to help food pantries communicate with other pantries, food donors, and agencies while also helping to provide culturally aware and personalized food to clients."
The new slow and painful dating trend of 'fizzling', explained
Not a breakup, not ghosting, just a long, slow, burn. Fizzling is the new dating trend and it's leaving people hurt and confused.
Not a breakup, not ghosting, just a long, slow, burn. Fizzling is the new dating trend and it's leaving people hurt and confused.
Running out of Gmail memory? Try these 'free' tricks before buying more storage
Since a lot of business is conducted digitally these days, the number of emails in your inbox can really add up. When space gets tight, there's usually an offer to buy more but here's some ways to clean up your storage without spending money on more.
Since a lot of business is conducted digitally these days, the number of emails in your inbox can really add up. When space gets tight, there's usually an offer to buy more but here's some ways to clean up your storage without spending money on more.
What to do when your Gmail storage runs out
Since a lot of business is conducted digitally these days, the number of emails in your inbox can really add up. When space gets tight, there's usually an offer to buy more but FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka shares ways to clean up your storage without spending money on more.
Since a lot of business is conducted digitally these days, the number of emails in your inbox can really add up. When space gets tight, there's usually an offer to buy more but FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka shares ways to clean up your storage without spending money on more.
Researchers predict which jobs may be safe from A.I. exposure
A group of computer scientists and other tech industry notables have called for a 6-month pause on AI development to consider the risks.
A group of computer scientists and other tech industry notables have called for a 6-month pause on AI development to consider the risks.