Artificial intelligence has given us algorithms capable of recognizing faces, diagnosing disease, and, of course, crushing computer games. But even the smartest algorithms can sometimes behave in unexpected and unwanted ways, for example picking up gender bias from the text or images they are fed. A new framework for building AI programs suggests a way… Continue reading Researchers Want Guardrails to Help Prevent Bias in AI
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Bus passes just became part of your employee benefits
“Commuting as benefits” is becoming increasingly popular as employers discover the advantages of having workers show up to work on time, rested and less stressed. For some, commuting to work is a quick trip by car or subway. But for most it’s long, tedious and involves multiple modes of transport. The worst part is, we… Continue reading Bus passes just became part of your employee benefits
GM’s first female CFO explains how she’s made it her mission to ‘slay complexity’ at the largest US automaker – Business Insider
New Yorkers might not know it, but Detroit giant General Motors has an office in midtown Manhattan. It’s not in the actual GM building, a mid-1960s skyscraper that the company effectively sold in the 1990s and that was later partly owned by Donald Trump. GM’s views of Gotham are now found at the nearby AllianceBernstein… Continue reading GM’s first female CFO explains how she’s made it her mission to ‘slay complexity’ at the largest US automaker – Business Insider
Ford unveils the Mustang Mach-E, an all-electric crossover with muscle car roots
Ford unveiled Sunday ahead of the LA Auto Show the Mustang Mach-E, the highly anticipated all-electric crossover and the first vehicle to come out of Team Edison, the automaker’s dedicated electric vehicle organization. In short: the Mustang Mach-E is different from any other Ford vehicle without ignoring its roots. It’s undeniably a Mustang with its… Continue reading Ford unveils the Mustang Mach-E, an all-electric crossover with muscle car roots
Mitsubishi Mirage given new look as part of 2020 facelift
The Mitsubishi Mirage supermini has been given a nip and tuck, with a revised version of its Ford Fiesta rival due to hit UK showrooms early next year. Quite obviously, the exterior design changes substantially up front, with a totally new front end designed around Mitsubishi’s ‘Dynamic Shield’ face with C-shaped metal strakes and a… Continue reading Mitsubishi Mirage given new look as part of 2020 facelift
All-Electric Ford Mustang Mach-E Delivers Power, Style and Freedom for New Generation
For the first time in 55 years, Ford is expanding the Mustang line-up with the all-electric Mustang Mach-E joining the Mustang sports coupe, convertible and special editions, featuring an all-new infotainment system and connected vehicle technology All-new, purpose-built, all-electric model symbolises the beginning of a new electrified era for Ford; is one of 14 electrified… Continue reading All-Electric Ford Mustang Mach-E Delivers Power, Style and Freedom for New Generation
The Morning After: iFixit looks inside the 16-inch MacBook Pro
Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. Welcome to your weekend! Now that Apple’s new laptop is here, it’s time to tear it apart and look inside. Disney is responding to Simpsons fans, and Amazon has a new high-quality Echo speaker. Finally, there’s a new episode of the Engadget Podcast and we’ll look back at some… Continue reading The Morning After: iFixit looks inside the 16-inch MacBook Pro
Toyota: Toyota News And Features
The latest from the UK and overseas Click the “read more” links to access the full stories and pictures. Get the latest Toyota media news first – sign up for our email service here All-new Yaris revealed Toyota has revealed the all-new Yaris ahead of its market launch in the second half of 2020. The… Continue reading Toyota: Toyota News And Features
Micromobility’s next big opportunities
Launching and operating shared bikes and scooters has lost its novelty. Worldwide, numerous companies are operating shared micromobility services — so many that the industry is well into a consolidation phase. In Latin America, Grow Mobility formed as part of a merger between micromobility providers Grin and Yellow. In the U.S., Bird acquired Scoot. And,… Continue reading Micromobility’s next big opportunities
Get A Grip: Toyota Introduces New Camry and Avalon All-Wheel Drive Sedans
In recent years, market demand for AWD passenger vehicles has increased significantly, due in no small part to the rising popularity of SUVs and crossovers. Midsize sedan customers outside the luxury category, however, have had relatively few AWD choices. Now, Toyota gives them two more with Camry, America’s best-selling midsize sedan for 17 years, and… Continue reading Get A Grip: Toyota Introduces New Camry and Avalon All-Wheel Drive Sedans