Many experts warn that the use of artificial intelligence creates several challenges regarding biases, especially when employed in a legal setting. AI learns from data that perpetuates existing human …
Iran Sentences a U.S. Citizen and Seven Other Environmentalists to Prison
Six men and two women were sentenced to prison in Iran, and each was given jail sentences of between four and ten years according to a televised press conference on Tuesday. The individuals were …
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Russia to ban entry of Chinese nationals to halt virus
Russia announced that on Thursday, the country will temporarily ban Chinese nationals from entering Russia due to the outbreak of the infectious coronavirus disease. Russia's travel ban aims to combat …
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North Korea’s Internet Use Surges, Thwarting Sanctions and Fueling Theft
North Korea has reportedly expanded its use of the internet to enable Kim Jon-un to evade American sanctions and promote new forms of cybercrime. A study that has investigated North Korea's internet …
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VA Reveals Industry Partners for First 5G-Enabled Hospital
On Tuesday, the Veteran Affairs Department announced the companies they will partner with on their first 5G enabled hospital. The three companies are Verizon, Microsoft, and Medivis. Verizon will …
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China Uighurs: Detained for beards, veils and internet browsing
Recently released documents have given investigators powerful insight into the internment and abuse of hundreds of thousands of Muslims in China. The document listed the personal details of more than …
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China reports 1,886 new virus cases, death toll up by 98
Another update to the China coronavirus outbreak confirmed 1,886 new cases and 98 more deaths in an update released Tuesday. The outbreak is now perceived to cause milder illness in most people, an …
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Hackers Join Forces Against U.S. And Israeli Targets: This Is What An Iranian Cyber Attack Looks Like In 2020
The 2010 Stuxnet worm attack on the Natanz nuclear plant was eye-opening to Iranian officials, and since the attack, Iran has reportedly been taking cybersecurity seriously. Although Iran may not be …
Uber Pays Google $9.7 Million To Settle Legal Beef In Tangled Self-Driving Car Fight
This week, Uber agreed to pay Google nearly $10 million to settle accusations that Uber executives had improperly recruited Google engineers, which resulted in a complex legal fight sparked by Uber's …
Ring cameras can help you spy on your neighbors, but they haven’t really helped police
Amazon's Ring home security devices have been installed in hundreds of thousands of homes and have been advertised as a way to secure homes by providing video footage whenever someone rings the …