Latest from McKenna Hadley-Burke
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Three ways the audio recorder changed the world
From the earliest recordings of the human voice, to the cassette's impact on the music industry, to listening beyond our world.
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How AI researchers are teaching machines to collaborate like human coworkers
Researcher and author Brian Christian shares how collaboration between humans and machine learning systems is evolving.
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Mapping the camera's influence from the first permanent photograph to today
How the technical evolution of the camera has changed the way we see the world — from documenting historical harms to finding community in times of grief.
From virtual care apps to AI algorithms: the trouble with data collection in healthcare
Tech is changing the way we collect health data. What does the explosion of virtual healthcare services mean for patient data privacy? And what role will data-driven AI play in the future of medicine?
Can smart buildings offer sustainability without sacrificing privacy?
New developments promise to make networked homes that are easy and practical, and smart buildings that are sustainable. But can we get smart spaces that also protect our privacy?
This artist created an AI chatbot to talk to her younger self
Michelle Huang shares an unconventional method for advancing her own mental health and inner child work — with a little help from an AI chatbot and her childhood journal entries.