Outlook.com hack was able to access email content, the EU passes the Copyright Directive, and Amazon is in talks to create a free ad-supported music streaming service.

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We talk about artificial intelligence a lot these days and I see several reactions in the audience. Some people think it’s ALL hype. Some people think it’s just a fancy word for algorithm. And some people just want to understand what it is.

Here to help us with that is Karen Hao, artificial intelligence reporter at MIT Technology Review and host of the newsletter The Algorithm.

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Uber filed for its IPO, Disney gave more details on Disney plus, and two bills were introduced in the US Senate seeking to address algorithmic discrimination and dark patterns.

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Patrick Norton is back with his picks of top affordable headphones plus a review of the Qobuz music streaming service.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Len Peralta and Patrick Norton.

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Disney+ release and pricing details released, the US Department of Justice charged Julian Assange with conspiracy to commit computer intrusion, and the details in Uber’s S-1 filing.

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Bloomberg revealed that Amazon has staff members who “review” recordings from Amazon Voice Services in order to improve responses. This raises a host of questions especially around privacy and anonymity. How can users be sure there voice assistants aren’t listening in to their conversations?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Justin Robert Young.

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The Algorithmic Accountability Act is introduced in Congress, Instagram will not surface “inappropriate” content on the Explore page, and details about who listens to Alexa clips.

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Amazon execs have stated their GO stores will accept cash payments to address discrimination concerns. How will it work and does it conflict with the purpose of the cashier-less stores?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Scott Johnson.

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Google announces loads of cloud partnerships, Apple might bring Podcast and Music app to macOS along with TV app, Bad news for Huawei above and below the sea.

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Australia green lights deliveries by drone, Ming-Chi Kuo believes Apple will release a 31.6-inch 6K external display in the 2nd or 3rd quarter of 2019, and Facebook maps the population density of Africa.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Patrick Beja.

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