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A Dutch court halted a program to identify people more likely to commit benefits fraud. Critics said it discriminated against immigrants and low-income residents. Powered by WPeMatico
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The event, organized by the American Association for Artificial Intelligence, will be missing hundreds of leading Chinese researchers who are hampered by travel restrictions. Powered by WPeMatico
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After 11 steady years as the CEO of the professional networking company, Weiner is yielding the reins to deputy Ryan Roslansky. Powered by WPeMatico
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Read MoreIowa Misinformation Spreads Online, Despite New Policies
In the wake of 2016, Facebook and Twitter said they’d ban inaccuracies about elections and voting. That didn’t stop lies and distortions on Monday. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreWho Should Control the Internet’s .Org Addresses?
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Read MoreSnow and Ice Pose a Vexing Obstacle for Self-Driving Cars
Most testing of autonomous vehicles until now has been in sunny, dry climates. That will have to change before the technology will be useful everywhere. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreAlphabet Flirts With $1 Trillion but Needs a Second Act
Google’s parent company is cruising toward a financial milestone, but where does it go from there? Powered by WPeMatico
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