No matter how many algorithmic ‘glitches’ and backdoors we find in our electronics, we can’t seem to put them down. Most of us would argue we need technology, but a growing subset trust it more than people. Why? In an era where humans are hamstrung by fear of bias, it’s easier to delegate certain tasks … Continue reading People trust algorithms more than other human beings, study finds. Who do they think programs those computers?
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Big Brother Facebook: Now Can Identify You Without Seeing You or Your Face
New reports indicate that the myth of “Big Brother Facebook” is not so much of a myth anymore. The site can now identify you in a sea of people – from behind and without even seeing your face. In fact, Facebook’s algorithms can accurately identify an individual user from among 800 million pictures—in less than five … Continue reading Big Brother Facebook: Now Can Identify You Without Seeing You or Your Face