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Dystopian abuse of Microsoft's powerful AI camera tech is all but inevitable
By Jason Ward last updated
Microsoft's AI-driven camera technology recognizes people, places and objects via millions of cameras already in use. Is a hyper-surveillance dystopia our future?
How Microsoft's AI platform is giving people with blindness super powers
By Jason Ward last updated
Microsoft's mission to help individuals and businesses to do more includes bridging the gap between the sighted and the blind.
Abuse of new tech is inevitable, so what can Microsoft do about it?
By Jason Ward last updated
Technology can enhance our lives in many ways. Sadly, its (inevitable) misuse can also do tremendous harm.
The difference between AI, machine learning and digital assistants
By Jason Ward last updated
The terms AI, machine learning and digital assistants are often used interchangeably. But should they be? And what do they really mean?
Microsoft's 'A.I. for Humanitarian Action' has global focus while Google makes A.I. personal
By Jason Ward last updated
Microsoft's A.I. for Humanitarian Action is part of its A.I for Good global agenda to democratize A.I.
Why Microsoft should never have stopped making camera-focused phones
By Jason Ward last updated
When Microsoft cut its smartphone business, it cut the advantages those innovations may have added to its AI and mixed reality efforts.
5 ethical risks AI presents for Microsoft and other tech giants
By Jason Ward last updated
Companies, governments, policymakers and citizens have a lot of work to do to ensure AI doesn't reflect the worst of humanity.
Is Microsoft following Google's lead on AI?
By Jason Ward last updated
One year after Google shifted from a mobile-first vision to an AI-first one, Microsoft did the same. Is Microsoft following Google?
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