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DFS superintendent tackles algorithm bias with Apple Card probe

Critics allege the algorithm used by Apple Card to determine the creditworthiness of applicants is sexist.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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Campaigns & Elections

How Adam Bello got elected in Western New York as a Democrat

Monroe County’s new executive is typical of moderate Democrats who are flipping former GOP strongholds in upstate suburbs.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

News & Politics

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Technology

A step forward for drones upstate

Last week, the Federal Aviation Administration approved part of a 50-mile drone corridor between Syracuse and Rome.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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Technology

The reasons behind all of those governmental task forces on tech

New York now has a law mandating a task force on digital currency, as well as a panel to study artificial intelligence and robots.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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New York City

Which promises will Bill de Blasio leave unkept?

Many of the New York City mayor’s proposals haven’t come to pass, these are the least likely.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

News & Politics

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Technology

Why governments, hospitals and, yes, schools are being held up for ransom.

How much would you pay to decrypt your data?

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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Technology

Two cities, two takes on Airbnb regulations

Jersey City residents voted in favor of strict regulations on short-term rentals.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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Optimus Ride's Navy Yard shuttle service takes things slow.

Technology

Do self-driving vehicles have a future in New York?

The Empire State is in no hurry to embrace the cars of tomorrow.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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Interviews & Profiles

Officials say NYC is on track to be a 5G city

Chief Tech Officer John Paul Farmer and DoITT’s Michael Pastor refute criticisms the city is moving too slowly.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Personality

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Interviews & Profiles

New York is taking its time on tech. That’s how these lawmakers want it.

The state technology chairs weigh in on gig workers rights, data privacy and the tech information gap in government.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Personality

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Annie McDonough