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EU watchdog warns of using AI in predictive policing, medical diagnoses, and targeted advertising

(Reuters) — The European Union’s rights watchdog has warned of the risks of using artificial intelligence in predictive policing, medical diagnoses and targeted advertising as the bloc mulls rules next year to address the challenges posed by the technology. While AI is widely used by law enforcement agencies, rights groups say it is also abused by authoritarian regimes for mass and…
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Google plans September 2021 office reopenings & will trial ‘flexible workweek’ w/ ‘collaboration days’

Back in March, Google was one of the first companies to have employees work remotely in response to COVID-19. The expected return date has been pushed back several times now, with the latest target being September 2021. At that time, a “flexible workweek” will be tested. In a memo to employees on Sunday evening (via The New York Times), CEO Sundar Pichai announced the new September target for…
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Google closes Stadia’s Cyberpunk 2077 hardware giveaway early due to ‘overwhelming’ demand

Stadia is one of the best places to play the massive new game Cyberpunk 2077 thanks to performance, but also because you can essentially get a free console with the game thanks to a free Premiere Edition bundle. Unfortunately, though, that promotion is ending a few days early. Confirmed on the Stadia subreddit tonight, Google has stopped this promotion as of December 13th in all regions. The…
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Oppo A15s banner reveals key specs

A couple of months have now passed since Oppo unveiled its A15 budget handset. Enough time for the Chinese giant to already be nearly ready with a sibling for it in the A15s. The latter device model has been spotted on Malaysia’s SIRIM certification website, as well as Singapore’s IMDA and Europe’s EEC sites, hinting at an imminent global release. Now a leaked banner for the upcoming phone…
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