AI can now read emotions — should it?

By The Conversation

When considering artificial intelligence and machine learning systems, humans must always be “the final decision-maker” — especially when used in the workplace, writes a University of Colorado Boulder-based computer science professor.

Protenus cofounder Robert Lord is returning to JHU medical school, joining LionBird Ventures as partner

By Stephen Babcock Lord will become chairman of the board at the Fells Point-based healthcare analytics company: "Every founder dreams of building something that endures beyond the original founding team."
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Maryland bill would tax digital ads to pay for education

By Stephen Babcock Companies that make more than $100 million annually on digital advertising overall could soon pay taxes on revenue derived from ads that appear on the device of a user with an IP address in the state.
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A video shows Australian firefighters driving through bushfires. They’re using tech made by Baltimore’s Adashi Systems

By Stephen Babcock The ETC-based company has been working with Fire and Rescue New South Wales since 2011. Here's how its software played a role in a harrowing rescue.
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Cashflow and confidence: Startup Portal opens space to work with entrepreneurs in Westminster

By Stephen Babcock As part of its work to provide financial guidance for startups and crowdfunding campaigns, the venture is setting aside space for events.
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