Data

Drivers may sacrifice safety and privacy in exchange for the advanced tech features in their “smart” cars

Seemingly trivial differences in training data can skew the judgments of AI programs—and that’s not the only problem with automated decision-making

Ethical and social implications of brain science and neural engineering raise many questions

“One-size-fits-all” regulation will sideline medical and research benefits promised by the advent of artificial intelligence

As AI-generated content fills the Internet, it’s corrupting the training data for models to come. What happens when AI eats itself?

Large language models such as ChatGPT tend to make things up. A new approach now allows the systems to explain their responses—at least partially

With AI threatening to overtake the world of work, at least one pretty good job will always be in demand

In the guise of collecting scientific data, data brokers are running a massive privacy invasion. Researchers should stop helping them

Indigenous groups are developing data storage technology that gives users privacy and control. Could their work influence those fighting back against invasive apps?

A “more is merrier” approach to making computer chips would create the vibrant and fast breakthroughs that America needs to succeed

Advanced tools for tracking people’s eye movements and facial expressions can be used to design better places

A computer scientist explains what it means when the inner workings of AIs are hidden