2016-06-15

The FBI facial recognition system - not really tested?

So says the Government Accountability Office (GAO) -

"The FBI has entered into agreements to search and access external databases -- including millions of U.S. citizens' drivers' license and passport photos -- but until FBI officials can assure themselves that the data they receive from external partners are reasonably accurate and reliable, it is unclear whether such agreements are beneficial to the FBI and do not unnecessarily include photos of innocent people as investigative leads,"


2016-06-13

Hey Coursera ...

It's fine that you're offering online courseware for people to learn at their own pace.



But don't call yourself 'free' when you aren't anymore -

If I were a LinkedIn employee - should I be nervous for my job?

After all, last time Microsoft bought something in an industry outside the enterprise (i.e. Nokia) look what happened there.

http://techcrunch.com/2016/06/13/microsoft-to-buy-linkedin-for-26b-in-cash-makes-big-move-into-enterprise-social-media/

As if right on queue, another reminder of the effects of the largest genocide.

Never for a moment, believe that it wasn't race-based. Where are all the white 'liberal' feminists? Answer - these people (in pa...