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Back to SearchA city’s push for facial recognition on public buses ignites debate over security and privacy
Officials in Kansas City, Missouri, are preparing to equip some public buses with cameras with facial recognition software capable of identifying pas…
2 weeks, 6 days ago
SpaceX stock soars in debut and makes Elon Musk the first trillionaire
Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire after shares of his rocket company SpaceX soared in Wall Street’s biggest initial public offering of …
3 weeks ago
Africa’s clean energy projects face financing barrier from credit rating rules
Billions of dollars have been pledged for Africa's clean energy transition, yet many renewable energy projects across the continent are still failing…
3 weeks, 1 day ago
How robotic exoskeletons are helping hospital patients and industrial laborers
Robotic exoskeletons are finding new uses in hospitals and workplaces across Spain. The wearable devices are helping wheelchair users practice walkin…
3 weeks, 2 days ago
Japan’s exports jump 17% in May, but it logs a deficit as imports surge
Japan recorded a trade deficit in May, the first in four months, as imports of electrical machinery surged, helping to offset a jump in exports, the …
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Global resurgence of mangroves offers hope in the fight against coastal erosion
They were once among the world's most threatened ecosystems, but now mangrove forests are showing signs of recovery, according to a new study. Resear…
3 weeks, 4 days ago
Toronto neighborhood invites World Cup visitors to join hunt for strategically placed beaver statues
Berczy Park is home to a much-loved fountain that features canine sculptures that shoot water out of their mouths. Now, there’s a new dog in town at …
3 weeks, 5 days ago
Ads in New York must now label AI-generated ‘synthetic performers’
Any advertisements in New York that feature artificial intelligence-generated people in place of actors will now be violating state law if they don't…
3 weeks, 6 days ago
Canada seeks to ban social media accounts for children under 16, joining growing global effort
In June, Canada introduced legislation that could bar children younger than 16 from having social media accounts unless the companies show they can m…
4 weeks ago
Oil and gas supplies could take months to return to normal after Iran deal, energy experts say
High oil and gasoline prices and energy supply problems won't be solved overnight, despite an agreement to end the Iran war and open the Strait of Ho…
4 weeks, 1 day ago