I Tried Predictim AI That Scans for 'Risky' Babysitters

The founders of Predictim want to be clear with me: Their product—an algorithm that scans the online footprint of a prospective babysitter to determine their “risk” levels for parents—is not racist. It is not biased. | Continue reading


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How a Science Fiction Book Cover Became a $5.7M Painting

What's the difference between these two images? On the left is a book cover by legendary artist Chris Foss for Asimov's Stars Like Dust. On the right is a painting by artist Glenn Brown, which just sold at auction for roughly $5.7 million, way more than it sold for in 200 … | Continue reading


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