People are worried that AI will take everyone’s jobs. We’ve been here before.

MIT Technology Review is celebrating our 125th anniversary with an online series that draws lessons for the future from our past coverage of technology. 

It was 1938,

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Weekend Tech Innovation Roundup January 27, 2024

Fears of robots taking over people’s jobs have been a recurring theme for centuries, and with recent advancements in AI, the anxiety has resurfaced. But fear not, humans! A new

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Scientists say their robot dinosaur could help explain the evolution of wings. But 1 expert says the study is flawed.

The robot faced up against grasshopper prey. But did the dinosaur it mimics actually eat insects?

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NASA's Perseverance rover may already have found signs of life on Mars, discovery of ancient lake sediments reveals

The discovery of an ancient lake bed beneath the Perseverance rover’s location on Mars could mean the robotic scout has already scraped up microbial fossils. But we won’t know for

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Tesla recalls nearly 200,000 vehicles because backup camera may not function while the car is in reverse

All are equipped with “Full Self-Driving” computer 4.0 and run software version 2023.44.30 through 2023.44.30.6 or 2023.44.100. Read More

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PayPal reveals new AI tools to make sure your business always gets paid

PayPal has announced six new features coming to PayPal and Venmo designed to give payment processes a much-needed boost, and to ensure that payments are always made on time.Besides a

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Use robust data strategy for strong ML development for AI success

The widespread adoption of machine learning (ML) and the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) have given rise to heightened operational and security concerns. Consequently, as companies across diverse sectors

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GeekWire 200 shakeup reveals major shifts in Seattle and Pacific Northwest startup landscape

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A new wave of startups is transforming the technology community in the Seattle area and the surrounding region, fueled by breakthroughs

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The Download: testing wastewater for measles, and the cost of nature

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology.

How wastewater could offer an

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Creators of AI-generated George Carlin special sued by late comedian’s estate

Beloved US comedian George Carlin (pictured) passed away in 2008 at the age of 72. His estate is now fighting to protect his legacy from AI mimics. | Photo

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GM is facing a Justice Department investigation into the gruesome Cruise robotaxi collision that critically injured a pedestrian in San Francisco

incident resulted in Cruise’s license to operate its driverless fleet in California being suspended by regulators and triggered a purge of its leadership. Read More

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Investor Warning: CFTC Highlights Risks of AI Investment Schemes

The
Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Office of Customer Education and
Outreach (OCEO) has issued a cautionary advisory alerting the public to the
proliferation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) scams targeting investors.

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