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Machine learning is being used to uncover the mass graves of Mexico's missing

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In March of this year, a massive grave was uncovered buried beneath the soil of the coastal Mexican state of Veracruz. The grave made national headlines because it contained more than 240 skulls and corpses, the remains of disappeared people (link in Spanish). But for many, the grave's existence came as no surprise. In Mexico, a country where almost 30,000 people have gone missing due to drug-related violence since 2006, the grave was a reminder of a difficult reality: the search for missing people often begins by looking underground. Mexico is home to over 122 million people and spans more than 750,000 square miles of land.


Teenagers require 'very little skill' to become cybercriminals, report reveals

The Independent - Tech

"Very little skill" is required to become a cyber criminal, according to a new report. Research from the National Crime Agency (NCA) claims that free "off-the-shelf" hacking tools, online tutorials and video guides are making it increasingly easy for young people become involved in cyber crime. The report also says that, while financial gain is a key incentive for some offenders, it isn't always key, with many instead motivated by a "sense of accomplishment" and building a reputation. The average age of the young offenders involved in the study was 17, and the NCA says they're "unlikely" to commit more traditional crimes, such as theft, fraud and sexual offences. The I.F.O. is fuelled by eight electric engines, which is able to push the flying object to an estimated top speed of about 120mph.


WhatsApp: Admins of groups could be sent to prison over messages sent in their chats

The Independent - Tech

The administrators of group WhatsApp chats could be sent to prison, according to a new law. People who run accounts that see people share false or misleading information could be sent to prison under new rules meant to stop the spread of fake news in India. The new rules hold the admin of any group accountable for what is posted inside of it. Both Facebook and WhatsApp allow one or more users to manage groups, deciding who is let into it and changing its name. The I.F.O. is fuelled by eight electric engines, which is able to push the flying object to an estimated top speed of about 120mph.



Tesla's Autopilot lawsuit ends with a ho-hum settlement

Engadget

Tesla's lawsuit over the alleged theft of Autopilot trade secrets is coming to a quick end. The electric car maker has settled its lawsuit against Sterling Anderson, who was accused of violating his contract by making off with Tesla technology and forming a competing self-driving startup, Aurora Innovation, with the help of both former Tesla engineers and Google's Chris Urmson. The deal has Tesla withdraw its claims without asking for damages, court costs or any findings of guilt. In return, though, Anderson and Aurora are not only paying $100,000, but will face some very close scrutiny. The terms of Anderson's contract will "remain in place" and also cover Aurora, Tesla says.


The FTC Doesn't Want You to Fall for This Nintendo Switch Scam

TIME - Tech

Well this is a bit odd. Attorney Lisa Schifferle writing for the Federal Trade Commission's Consumer & Business education division issued a warning on April 18 titled "There's no Nintendo Switch emulator." That has been, and as far as I can tell continues to be, a true statement, though the FTC isn't generally in the business of issuing warnings about video games. There's apparently a noteworthy scam making the rounds, wherein people are either going looking for counterfeit software on dubious websites, or being approached by scammers peddling nonsense in the guise of a Nintendo-fied simulacrum. In a blog post that seems at time to knowingly wink at readers amidst its stern language, Schifferle acknowledges the Switch's supply scarcity at the moment.


Bandai Namco Files Trademark For 'Pac-Man Maker' In The EU

International Business Times

It's been discovered recently that Bandai Namco has filed three new trademarks in Europe. One of the things that the video game developer requested to be trademarked is something called "Pac-Man Maker." The trademark filing was shared on NeoGAF by user "FelipeMGM" and was first reported by Nintendo Wire. Bandai Namco appears to have trademarked "Code Vein," "Storm Wings" and "Pac-Man Maker." The trademark application was submitted on April 18 and is currently being reviewed by the European Union.


Artificial Intelligence is disrupting the law as we know it

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Years ago, science fiction movies used to seem very futuristic to us - making us feel detached from the remarkable innovations we saw from scene to scene. However, what once seemed impossible is now a reality and we're slowly but surely learning to live with disruptive technologies. This quote perfectly encapsulates this: Figure 1: What does AI mean for legislation? The EU are moving fast. "humankind stands on the threshold of an era when ever more sophisticated robots, bots, androids and other manifestations of artificial intelligence ("AI") seem poised to unleash a new industrial revolution, which is likely to leave no stratum of society untouched" This could well be the introductory "Star Wars style" text of a science fiction film that is shown to the audience to understand the context of the movie.



Business Lunch: "Artificial Intelligence" Under the Auspices of VII St Petersburg International Legal Forum Insight Baker McKenzie

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This now-famous phrase, spoken in 2014 by Jamie Dimon, executive director of JP Morgan, was a warning about the expansion of new technologies and their rapid penetration into traditional business. Artificial intelligence is already used in numerous sectors: driverless cars; autonomous machines that perform complex financial transactions; computers using behavioural data analysis and advanced facial recognition to combat terrorism; the analysis of legal documents; etc. As artificial intelligence is used in more areas of human activity, the legal and regulatory questions surrounding this topic become more complicated. Regulators have always struggled to keep pace with the ultra-fast changes in technology, and artificial intelligence is no exception. New artificial intelligence applications give rise to legal challenges, for example liability in accidents involving driverless cars.