AI & Robotics

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By now, it is obvious to everyone that widespread remote working is accelerating the trend of digitization in society that has been happening for decades. What takes longer for most people to identify are the derivative trends. One such trend is that increased reliance on online applications means that cybercrime is becoming even more lucrative. For many years now, online theft has vastly…

In a new report called “Regulating Biometrics: Global Approaches and Urgent Questions,” the AI Now Institute says that there’s a growing sense among regulation advocates that a biometric surveillance state is not inevitable. The release of AI Now’s report couldn’t be more timely. As the pandemic drags on into the fall, businesses, government agencies, and schools are desperate for…

Myst AI, a startup developing a predictive energy usage platform, today closed a $6 million funding round. The proceeds will be used to expand Myst’s “forecasting as a service” offering as it seeks to acquire new customers, a spokesperson told VentureBeat via email. The pandemic has prompted governments to institute shelter-in-place orders, quarantine mandates, and business closures. As…