Detecting depression with AI
A team of researchers at the University of Vermont is using artificial intelligence to identify children who have anxiety or depression issues.
A team of researchers at the University of Vermont is using artificial intelligence to identify children who have anxiety or depression issues.
'Deep fake' videos that can make anyone say anything worry U.S. intelligence agencies | What Is IT?
A video of a seemingly real news anchor, reading a patently false script saying things like the "subways always run on time" and "New York City pizza is definitely not as good as Chicago" gives a whole new meaning to the term fake news.
A video of a seemingly real news anchor, reading a patently false script saying things like the "subways always run on time" and "New York City pizza is definitely not as good as Chicago" gives a whole new meaning to the term fake news.
Fighting hate and violence online
Representatives from Facebook and Google testified before the House Judiciary Committee to detail what they are doing to combat hate on their platforms. Facebook public policy director Neil Potts said its artificial intelligence technology helped the company take down millions of copies of the New Zealand mosque shooting after it was livestreamed last month.
Representatives from Facebook and Google testified before the House Judiciary Committee to detail what they are doing to combat hate on their platforms. Facebook public policy director Neil Potts said its artificial intelligence technology helped the company take down millions of copies of the New Zealand mosque shooting after it was livestreamed last month.
Australia's new social media law
Australia hopes its new laws that threaten prison and major fines for social media executives who fail to quickly remove violent livestreaming from their platforms will become a model for other countries.
Australia hopes its new laws that threaten prison and major fines for social media executives who fail to quickly remove violent livestreaming from their platforms will become a model for other countries.
1 year without a smartphone
Elana Mugdan is trying to go a year without using her smartphone. Vitamin Water chose Mugdan's "No-Phone" infomercial from more than 100,000 entrees, it says, in an attempt to demonstrate how we all ought to resist the monotony of scrolling, the same way Vitamin Water resists the monotony of bottled water.
Elana Mugdan is trying to go a year without using her smartphone. Vitamin Water chose Mugdan's "No-Phone" infomercial from more than 100,000 entrees, it says, in an attempt to demonstrate how we all ought to resist the monotony of scrolling, the same way Vitamin Water resists the monotony of bottled water.
Paris Hilton
Mogul Paris Hilton talks about travelling about 300 days a year as she runs her social media, perfume, skin care and DJing empires.
Mogul Paris Hilton talks about travelling about 300 days a year as she runs her social media, perfume, skin care and DJing empires.
Quitting Facebook
Walt Mossberg, the elder statesman of tech columnists, sent shock waves Monday when he announced he is quitting Facebook.
Walt Mossberg, the elder statesman of tech columnists, sent shock waves Monday when he announced he is quitting Facebook.
Amazon in Queens?
Retail and tech giant Amazon is reportedly planning to create a massive workplace in Long Island City, Queens. But can the area handle the influx of workers?
Retail and tech giant Amazon is reportedly planning to create a massive workplace in Long Island City, Queens. But can the area handle the influx of workers?
VIDEO: Manhattan violence
The NYPD released security camera video in connection with an apparent fight and beating that took place on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, Oct. 12, 2018. Police hope to identify the people seen in the video.
The NYPD released security camera video in connection with an apparent fight and beating that took place on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, Oct. 12, 2018. Police hope to identify the people seen in the video.
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AI music [The Big Idea]
A singer and YouTube creator is making music history. Taryn Southern's video for the song�"Break Free" has racked up more than 2 million views. She used artificial intelligence software to co-write and co-produce the song, which features passionate vocals and a pulsating beat. So why stop at one song?
A singer and YouTube creator is making music history. Taryn Southern's video for the song�"Break Free" has racked up more than 2 million views. She used artificial intelligence software to co-write and co-produce the song, which features passionate vocals and a pulsating beat. So why stop at one song?
Distracted driving and new car tech
Distracted driving is not just a bad habit but is all too often a deadly habit. Professional drivers say they see it nearly every minute. And the thing is that new technology designed to help the driver, including blind-spot monitoring systems and automatic emergency braking, is actually making bad drivers worse.
Distracted driving is not just a bad habit but is all too often a deadly habit. Professional drivers say they see it nearly every minute. And the thing is that new technology designed to help the driver, including blind-spot monitoring systems and automatic emergency braking, is actually making bad drivers worse.
Teenager fights rare cancer
Queens teenager Brooke Pearson posted a video on her YouTube channel four months ago telling followers she would be taking a break for health reasons. She believed that the numbness in her hands and legs was from anxiety.
Queens teenager Brooke Pearson posted a video on her YouTube channel four months ago telling followers she would be taking a break for health reasons. She believed that the numbness in her hands and legs was from anxiety.
Hot jobs in New York
This is a good time to be looking for work in New York. 2018 has been a hot year for hiring. Expect that trend to continue next year, especially in certain fields. Technology continues to thrive, according to Ryan Sutton, the district president for technology and creative at Robert Half, a staffing agency. A lot of the startup activity that was always in Silicon Valley and on the West Coast has moved to New York.
This is a good time to be looking for work in New York. 2018 has been a hot year for hiring. Expect that trend to continue next year, especially in certain fields. Technology continues to thrive, according to Ryan Sutton, the district president for technology and creative at Robert Half, a staffing agency. A lot of the startup activity that was always in Silicon Valley and on the West Coast has moved to New York.
Transforming into celebrities through makeup
Take a closer look at certain photos of Cardi B, Nicki Minaj, Kylie Jenner, and Johnny Depp. You probably wouldn't be able to tell that they aren't the real celebrities. Instead, this is the face of one man who can make himself look like anyone. Elliot Rentz, who goes by the name of Alexis Stone, says he is not just a makeup artist?he is a visual artist. The 24-year-old lives in the U.K. For the last year and a half, he has been transforming himself into realistic celebrity replicas.
Take a closer look at certain photos of Cardi B, Nicki Minaj, Kylie Jenner, and Johnny Depp. You probably wouldn't be able to tell that they aren't the real celebrities. Instead, this is the face of one man who can make himself look like anyone. Elliot Rentz, who goes by the name of Alexis Stone, says he is not just a makeup artist?he is a visual artist. The 24-year-old lives in the U.K. For the last year and a half, he has been transforming himself into realistic celebrity replicas.
Social media and body image
Obsessions with social media?what could go wrong? JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association has printed a piece calling out Snapchat and a condition coined "Snapchat dysmorphia."
Obsessions with social media?what could go wrong? JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association has printed a piece calling out Snapchat and a condition coined "Snapchat dysmorphia."
Cyber warfare training center in NYC | What Is IT?
You won't find any elliptical machines at Cybergym. However, heavy lifting is being done by "good guys" doing "bad things" for a good reason. Governments and companies can come here to see how vulnerable they are to a cyberattack.
You won't find any elliptical machines at Cybergym. However, heavy lifting is being done by "good guys" doing "bad things" for a good reason. Governments and companies can come here to see how vulnerable they are to a cyberattack.
The richest celebrities
Forbes is out with its Celebrity 100 List, which ranks stars' pre-tax earnings from June 2017 to June of 2018. There has been a better time to be famous than now, according to Zack O'Malley Greenburg, Forbes senior media and entertainment editor. An unprecedented 11 celebrities earned at least $100 million over the past year. The entry-level salary on this list is $35 million. The entire group pulls in a combined $6.3 billion.
Forbes is out with its Celebrity 100 List, which ranks stars' pre-tax earnings from June 2017 to June of 2018. There has been a better time to be famous than now, according to Zack O'Malley Greenburg, Forbes senior media and entertainment editor. An unprecedented 11 celebrities earned at least $100 million over the past year. The entry-level salary on this list is $35 million. The entire group pulls in a combined $6.3 billion.
Angry attacks on Twitter
Rosanne Barr is just the latest person to end up in big trouble on Twitter. So what is it about Twitter that gives some people the feeling of freedom to be able to say whatever they want?
Rosanne Barr is just the latest person to end up in big trouble on Twitter. So what is it about Twitter that gives some people the feeling of freedom to be able to say whatever they want?
Good Housekeeping's modern kitchen
If you find cooking to be a bit overwhelming, you may want to learn about Good Housekeeping kitchen of the future. The GH editors and testers say this kitchen is a game changer by making cooking easier and more advanced at the same time.
If you find cooking to be a bit overwhelming, you may want to learn about Good Housekeeping kitchen of the future. The GH editors and testers say this kitchen is a game changer by making cooking easier and more advanced at the same time.
'Prom' at Citi Field
In January, a Staten Island teen's tweet went viral. And on Friday, her dream came true. Dressed in her blue and orange prom dress Callie Quinn got to take her pre-prom photos at Citi Field with a few players.
In January, a Staten Island teen's tweet went viral. And on Friday, her dream came true. Dressed in her blue and orange prom dress Callie Quinn got to take her pre-prom photos at Citi Field with a few players.