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How AI Really Works and Flock's Watchful Eye

AI’s true uses revealed, but does it watch too much? πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈ

The AI Observatory uncovers how people really use AI tools for personal tasks like homework help rather than just work. Meanwhile, Flock Safety's updates aim to prevent misuse of its network of automatic license plate readers.


But the real question is: what kind of surveillance system are we building? Decisions on data collection and sharing set the terms between security and privacy.


A child privacy trial against Meta could redefine social media norms. Meanwhile, Nvidia’s massive investment in OpenAI’s Ohio data center signals a tech arms race for AI training.


Tesla is launching robotaxi rides in Austin, while Unitree unveils a humanoid robot that can cover 12.66 meters per second – faster than any human! China wants its data to shape global AI knowledge, and an AI studio aims to become the HBO of adult content.


Despite these advancements, women are underrepresented in AI jobs, and AI may hold new clues for predicting breast cancer progression.

Original source:  https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/08/18/1142229/the-download-how-people-use-ai-flock-cameras-design/
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