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April 26, 2020
MIT team races to fill COVID-19-related ventilator shortage
By David L. ChandlerIt was clear early on in the unfolding COVID-19 pandemic that a critical need in the coming weeks and months would be for ventilators, the potentially life-saving devices that keep air flowing into a patient whose ability to breathe is failing.Seeing a potential shortfall of hundreds of thousands of such units, professor of mechanical engineering Alex Slocum Sr. and other engineers at MIT swung into action, rapidly ...
April 11, 2020
Bluetooth signals from your smartphone could automate COVID-19 contact tracing while preserving privacy
By Kylie FoyLincoln LaboratoryImagine you’ve been diagnosed as Covid-19 positive. Health officials begin contact tracing to contain infections, asking you to identify people with whom you’ve been in close contact. The obvious people come to mind — your family, your coworkers.But what about the woman ahead of you in line last week at the pharmacy, or the man bagging your groceries? Or any of the other strangers you may have ...
April 11, 2020
Learning about AI: A hub of MIT resources for K-12 students
MIT Media LabIn light of the recent events surrounding Covid-19, learning for grades K-12 looks very different than it did a month ago. Parents and educators may be feeling overwhelmed about turning their homes into classrooms.With that in mind, a team led by Media Lab Associate Professor Cynthia Breazeal has launched aieducation.mit.edu to share a variety of online activities for K-12 students to learn about artificial intelligence, with a focus ...
March 8, 2020
Tech lifestyles enable 'safe escape' from coronavirus
SAN FRANCISCO — For people hunkering down due to the coronavirus epidemic, the tech sector has become their new best friend with an array of lifestyle solutions making "social distancing" easier.Those wanting to avoid crowds can have meals delivered from restaurants, stream blockbuster films, socialize online with friends, and work remotely.The latest tech-inspired lifestyle solutions are gaining traction as more people are advised to work from home, and many conferences ...
February 19, 2020
EU seeks 'responsible' AI to dispel Big Brother fears
BRUSSELS — The EU unveiled its strategy for artificial intelligence on Wednesday as Europe jumps to catch up to the US and China and dispel fears of Big Brother control.From household robots to facial recognition, AI will be the technology of the future and Europe is eager to play a central role in defining the rules as well as pushing its own champions."We want the application of these new technologies ...
February 17, 2020
Fear of Big Brother guides EU rules on AI
BRUSSELS — Amid fears of a Big Brother-style society ruled by machines, the EU will urge authorities and companies to think hard before rolling out facial recognition technology.But the bloc, which will make a much-anticipated announcement this week on the role of artificial intelligence (AI), will stop short of imposing an outright ban, a top official said.On Wednesday, the European Commission will set the stage for European rules on the ...
February 13, 2020
Facebook-owned WhatsApp now has 2 billion users
SAN FRANCISCO — The Facebook-owned messaging service WhatsApp said on Wednesday it now has more than two billion users around the world, as it reaffirmed its commitment to strong encryption to protect privacy.WhatsApp, acquired by Facebook in 2014, has grown into one of the most-used services in the Facebook "family" of apps, offering free messaging along with voice and video calls."Private conversations that once were only possible face-to-face can now ...
February 12, 2020
Samsung joins the fold with Galaxy Z Flip smartphone
SAN FRANCISCO — Samsung on Tuesday unveiled its second folding smartphone, a "Z Flip" handset with a lofty price tag aimed at "trendsetters."The smartphone flips open, like a case, opening into a 6.7-inch screen, and fits in a pocket when folded.Ultrathin glass used for the screen can be folded and unfolded more than 200,000 times and resists scratches, according to Samsung.The Galaxy Z Flip will be available beginning Friday at ...
February 11, 2020
Google draws anger with vacation homes feature
BRUSSELS — More than 30 travel firms — including TripAdvisor and Expedia — complained on Monday to the EU's powerful anti-trust authority that search giant Google is unfairly trying to encroach on their business.In a letter Google is once again being accused of using the overwhelming dominance of its search engine to launch and promote its own services to the detriment of existing players.The letter, addressed to EU competition commissioner ...
February 11, 2020
RSGT welcomes first batch of advanced terminal equipment
JEDDAH — Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT), a world-class terminal spearheaded by the Saudi Industrial Services group SISCO, has announced the arrival of the first consignment of new advanced terminal equipment, which includes terminal trucks and trailers that will accelerate and speed up port and quay operations at the Northern Part of Jeddah Islamic Port (JIP), the biggest and busiest port in Saudi Arabia.Jeddah Islamic Port is the primary port ...
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