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2024-12-23

Unfair decisions by AI could make us indifferent to bad behaviour by humans


Artificial intelligence (AI) makes important decisions that affect our everyday lives. These decisions are implemented by firms and institutions in the name of efficiency. They can help determine who gets into college, who lands a job, who receives medical treatment and who qualifies for government assistance. As AI takes on these roles, there is a growing risk of unfair decisions – or the perception of them by those people affected. For example, in college admissions or hiring, these automated decisions can unintentionally favour certain groups of people [...]

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2025-02-22

What we’re listening to: Bad Bunny, The Weeknd, FKA twigs and more

In What We’re Listening To, Engadget editors and writers discuss the new music we can’t get enough of.<br /> Bad Bunny - DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS<br /> You don’t need me to tell you to [...]

Match Score: 79.49

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2025-01-15

FTC sues John Deere over ‘unfair corporate tactics’ and ‘high repair costs’

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a suit against John Deere, accusing it of “unfair” practices that force farmers to pay higher-than-average repair costs. The federal organization, alon [...]

Match Score: 79.40

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2025-02-28

Engadget Podcast: iPhone 16e review and Amazon's AI-powered Alexa+

The keyword for the iPhone 16e seems to be "compromise." In this episode, Devindra chats with Cherlynn about her iPhone 16e review and try to figure out who this phone is actually for. Also, [...]

Match Score: 63.09

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2024-12-31

Tech’s biggest losers in 2024

The tricky thing about naming the year’s biggest losers in tech is that in 2024, it once again felt like everyone lost. Amid the depressing spiral that is social media, the will-they-or-won’t-they [...]

Match Score: 39.11

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2025-01-14

The best air purifier for 2025

You’ve probably heard the statistics about indoor air being more polluted than outdoor air. Cleaning products, pet dander, cooking emissions off-gassing furniture and decor — they all contribute. [...]

Match Score: 38.21

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2025-02-11

Kindle Scribe 2 review: Is slightly useful AI worth the extra cash?

My hand is cramping. It’s not carpal tunnel or some other dubious reason that’s causing the pain. It’s an analog ache that is oddly satisfying in a nostalgic way. In the last few days, I’ve he [...]

Match Score: 32.48

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2025-02-26

The Oversight Board will weigh in on Meta’s new hate speech policies

Less than two weeks before Donald Trump’s inauguration, Meta announced sweeping changes to its content moderation procedures, reportedly at the behest of Mark Zuckerberg and a small group of advisor [...]

Match Score: 31.44

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2025-01-03

The best laptop you can buy in 2025

Laptops are evolving fast, with some new models harnessing AI-powered features that adapt to your usage and improve performance in real time. These AI PCs can optimize battery life, manage power acros [...]

Match Score: 27.99

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2025-01-01

Tech that can help you stick to your New Year’s resolutions

Regardless of how 2024 went for you, 2025 is another chance for all of us to make the new year better than the one that came before it. New Year’s resolutions are usually set with the best intention [...]

Match Score: 27.71