Each week The Human Rights, Big Data and Technology Project prepares an overview of related news stories from the week. This summary contains news articles from 1 – 8 February 2019.
Algorithms and AI
China’s military is rushing to use artificial intelligence – MIT Technology Review
DeepMind wants to teach AI to play a card game that’s harder than Go – MIT Technology Review
From selfie taker to lifesaver: The smartphone grows up – BBC
Google is launching two new apps for Android phones that will help deaf people – MIT Technology Review
Making New Drugs With a Dose of Artificial Intelligence – The New York Times
Health
Discrimination: ‘I can’t take your guide dog, I’ve got an allergy’ – BBC
Instagram’s most-liked egg cracks to reveal a mental health advert – BBC
Instagram vows to remove all graphic self-harm images from site – BBC
Screen time: Children advised not to use electronic devices at dinner – BBC
Privacy
Huawei: Tackling security concerns may take five years – BBC
In a world of fake news, should we really be allowed to edit our tweets? – The Guardian
Regulations
Facebook is finally acting in Myanmar. But experts warn its approach may be wrong – The Guardian
Socia Media
Disability-themed emojis approved for use – BBC
Facebook ordered by Germany to gather and mix less data – BBC
Social media: How can governments regulate it? – BBC
Disclaimer: The views expressed herein are the author(s) alone.
