These artworks mess with our perceptions of AI and humanity

A new museum show in San Francisco rejects old tropes about artificial intelligence to explore the subtler but deeper ways that AI is changing our lives. (Fast Company)

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Sony a6100 review

Sony’s newest entry-level mirrorless camera has a number of great upgrades, including 4K video and amazing autofocus. Yet, it remains true to its roots as an excellent compact camera. (Tom’s Guide)

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Fujifilm X-A7 review

The X-A7 has a brilliant design, oodles of fun, advanced features and good overall quality, but it faces stiff competition from Sony’s mirrorless cameras. (Tom’s Guide)

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In 20 years, your boss may track your every glance, keystroke, and heartbeat

In the future you may be working less for “the man” and more for the machine—machine learning, that is. Even those of us who don’t lose our jobs to automation may still be under its thumb. (Fast Company)

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‘This is a racial justice issue’: Students organize to stop facial recognition on campus

A new national campaign aims to end campus surveillance programs before they even start. (Fast Company)

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How to stop Uber, Hulu, Pornhub, and more from selling your data

California’s new privacy law’s most powerful and controversial feature is the right to stop companies from selling data they collect on you to other companies. Here’s how you can take advantage. (Fast Company)

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How to Use Google Photos

Google’s free service stores and organizes every photo and video you shoot. Here’s how to get started and get the most out of it. (Tom’s Guide)

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What California’s new privacy law really means for you

California has just enacted the biggest privacy law in the U.S., and it could set the tone for consumer rights across the country. (Fast Company)

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These 14 apps will make 2020 your most productive year ever

These mostly free tools make it easy to save time and spend it wisely—allowing you to get work done quicker and enjoy more free time. (Fast Company)

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This startup wants to make urban flying as accessible as riding the bus

An L.A. startup says that semi-autonomous helicopters could open the industry to a wave of new pilots and passengers, bringing costs low enough to compete with cars. (Fast Company)

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