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CLEAN : New Yorkers get new subway stations a century late
New Yorkers who ride one of the world's busiest subway systems have been waiting for this moment for close to a century: three new stations open in eastern Manhattan
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Los Angeles freeways and traffic
/ views of highways systems, cars, smog and buildings in Los Angeles. Los Angeles freeways and traffic on January 01, 1970 in Los Angeles, California (Footage by Getty Images)
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Los Angeles freeways and traffic
/ views of highways systems, cars, smog and buildings in Los Angeles. Los Angeles freeways and traffic on January 01, 1970 in Los Angeles, California (Footage by Getty Images)
Bloomberg
How AI is Deciding Who Gets Hired
The job hunt has changed as artificial intelligence scores resumes, runs interviews and decides who gets access to opportunity. Lawmakers and activists are now pushing back on the threat of computerized bias while others work to outsmart...
Bloomberg
From Aunt Jemima to AI, How Racism Creeps Into Design
Sep.15 -- Brands originally built on racist stereotypes have existed for more than a century. Now racial prejudice is also creeping into the design of tech products and algorithms.
Bloomberg
Esper: Crimea Bridge Explosion 'Punch In the Gut'
Mark Esper, former US Secretary of Defense, discusses escalations of conflict between Russia and Ukraine. He speaks with David Westin on Bloomberg's "Balance of Power."
Bloomberg
The Coded Gaze: Bias in Artificial Intelligence
Mar.28 -- Joy Buolamwini, founder of the Algorithmic Justice League, presents at the Bloomberg Equality Summit in New York.
Bloomberg
Looking to Unify Hotel Booking Process: Khalid Meniri
Jul.23 -- Khalid Meniri, Selfbook founder and CEO, talks with Bloomberg's Caroline Hyde and Romaine Bostick on "What'd You Miss?" about his new business, the level of hotel bookings and the uncertainty around the pace of the economic...
Bloomberg
Pentagon: 'Phoenix Ghost' Drones Would Benefit Ukraine
Pentagon Spokesman John Kirby discusses sending "Phoenix Ghost" drones to Ukraine. The drones were in development before Russia's invasion and Kirby says this unmanned aerial system would very nicely suit their needs. He spoke at a news...
Curated Video
Pursuing Civil Rights And Social Justice Through Journalism
In Memphis, Tennessee, a local newsroom is dedicated to covering its community in the spirit of Martin Luther King, Jr.
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High tech gives tennis fans an insiders view of Wimbledon ++REPLAY++
UK WIMBLEDON TECH ++REPLAY++SOURCE: ASSOCIATED PRESSRESTRICTIONS: AP CLIENTS ONLYLENGTH: 6.07SHOTLIST:London, UK - 4 July 20171. Wide of outside court at Wimbledon with stands packed with fans2. Mid of fans in stands 3. Wide of line...
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Detroit Man's Arrest Highlights Racial Bias In Facial Recognition Tech
Robert Williams' case sheds light on how facial recognition algorithms make far more false identifications of Black and Asian faces than White ones.
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Even before California Governor Jerry Brown ordered statewide water cutbacks due to the historic drought, homeowners have been finding ways to save water. That includes "greywater" systems, recycling in-home water to save gardens and yards. (June 5)
RESTRICTION SUMMARY: SHOTLIST:AP TELEVISION - AP CLIENTS ONLYBerkeley, California - May 19, 20151. Noah Friedman & Katarina Negrin work in their backyard garden2. Shower head inside their home turns on3. Lemon tree in their backyard4....
Curated Video
US education secretary defends TV comments
US Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos spoke at a National PTA (Parent Teacher Association) conference in Arlington, Virginia on Tuesday to clarify comments she made about school choice on CBS's "60 Minutes" programme.
The...
Curated Video
Secretary of State opens Earth Observation Summit
1. Mid shot, pull back as Secretary of State Colin Powell steps up to podium
2. Cutaway audience
3. SOUNDBITE (English): Colin Powell, US Secretary of State:
"But you know you don't need to have a geology degree or to be Secretary of...
Bloomberg
Marriott's Starwood Deal Also Bought Security Risk
Nov.30 -- Marriott International’s $13.6 billion purchase of Starwood Hotel & Resorts also meant buying a massive security risk that led to a cyber breach revealed today by the company. Shape co-founder and Chief Operating Officer Sumit...
Curated Video
Mental Illness In County Jails Remains A Problem Across The U.S.
A ProPublica investigation finds disturbing use-of-force tactics and lack of care led to a mentally ill man's death while in custody.
Bloomberg
Saudi Stock Exchange CEO on Aramco IPO
Dec.11 -- Khalid Abdullah Al Hussan, chief executive officer of Tadawul, the Saudi stock exchange, reacts to the Saudi Aramco initial public offering. Shares surged after the listing, valuing the oil producer at a record $1.88 trillion...
Bloomberg
Debating the Age-Old Question: Do ETFs Aid or Hinder Liquidity?
Apr.17 -- Aaron Brown, a columnist at Bloomberg Opinion and former chief risk officer at AQR Capital Management, talks with Bloomberg's Scarlet Fu about liquidity concerns and the potential for an ETF from AQR. Brown's opinions are his own.
Bloomberg
The Rise of Blockchain and the Privacy Risks Associated With It
Mar.04 -- Sam Palmisano, chairman of The Center for for Global Enterprise, and David Kappos, a partner with Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, discuss the privacy concerns surrounding blockchain technology with Bloomberg's Shery Ahn and Amanda...
Bloomberg
Sunrun CFO on Rebuilding After the Texas Energy Crisis
Feb.26 -- Sunrun CFO Tom vonReichbauer defends solar energy in the wake of the recent weather-related crisis in Texas, saying Sunrun customers actually provided "resilience" to the energy grid. He speaks to Emily Chang on "Bloomberg...
Bloomberg
MSCI's Fernandez Calls for Modernization of Financial System
Feb.24 -- MSCI Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Henry Fernandez discusses MSCI's collaboration with Microsoft Corp. and the state of the U.S. financial-services industry. He speaks on "Bloomberg Markets: The Close."
Bloomberg
The Nonprofit Startup Taking on 'The Great Pacific Garbage Patch'
Jun.15 -- It seems like an impossible task -- collecting the 1.8 trillion pieces of plastic trash currently floating amongst the ocean's currents. Nonprofit startup The Ocean Cleanup's goal is to address this massive issue. Bloomberg's...
Bloomberg
Could Hackers Attack Critical U.S. Infrastructure?
Dec.14 -- Bloomberg Technology's Jordan Robertson discusses the risk that critical U.S. infrastructure could be compromised by hackers. He also talks about the types of infrastructure at risk, how we can protect against an attack and he...