AI & RoboticsNews

Amsterdam and Helsinki launch algorithm registries to bring transparency to public deployments of AI

September 29, 2020
Amsterdam and Helsinki today launched AI registries to detail how each city government uses algorithms to deliver services, some of the first major cities in the world to do so. An AI Register for each city was introduced in beta today as part of the Next Generation Internet Policy Summit, organized in part by the European Commission and the city of Amsterdam. The Amsterdam registry currently…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Honda unveils sleek new electric SUV concept, showing ‘future mass-production model’ trend

September 28, 2020
Honda has unveiled a sleek new electric SUV concept in China, and the automaker claims that it’s an indication of a “future mass-production model.” At the 2020 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, Honda unveiled the “Honda SUV e:concept.” Unfortunately, the automaker didn’t reveal any spec or clear plan to bring the electric SUV to production. However, Honda notes that the…
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MobileNews

OnePlus launches IDEAS 2.0 campaign to help improve OxygenOS

September 28, 2020
Having one of the most active online communities has seen OnePlus become a major player in the Android space over the past few years. The company still wants to ensure that fans have their voices heard after launching the OnePlus IDEAS 2.0 campaign to help improve and enhance future versions of OxygenOS. You may remember that OnePlus has had numerous similar campaigns that have helped features…
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MobileNews

Google requiring Android apps on the Play Store to use its IAP billing system next year

September 28, 2020
As rumored last week, Google today announced that it will require all Android apps downloaded from the Play Store to use its billing system for in-app purchases (IAPs). The company also noted how its own first-party apps will adapt to this. Today, Netflix, Spotify, and other big services do not use Google Play In-app Billing. Consumers directly enter their credit card information with that…
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