Predictive algorithms have been fully integrated into society for years, but some worry about the lack of knowledge behind the software that is being relied on to make major decisions in American courtrooms and in public policy offices.
Now that Congress and the White House have successfully avoided the fiscal cliff, President Obama plans to turn his attention to his second term priorities, particularly immigration. On Wednesday, the Department of Homeland Security announced a rule change that will help undocumented immigrants who are immediate relatives of American citizens. As of March 4th, undocumented […]
The Bush Administration is proposing a $500,000,000 dollar aid package to help Mexico tackle its violent drug cartels. It’s a lot of money and Mexico needs the help. But Mexicans are divided on the plan. The World’s Lorne Matalon reports from Mexico City.