Meet the Secret Algorithm That's Keeping Students Out of College

Catch the latest stories on how we move, work, and live. View this email in your browser  |   Manage newsletter subscriptions 07.20.20 Meet the Secret Algorithm That's Keeping Students Out of College The International Baccalaureate program canceled its high-stakes exam because of Covid-19. The formula it used to "predict" scores puzzles students and teachers. An Audit Slams Facebook as a Home for Misinformation and Hate In a meeting and an unusual report, activist groups that instigated an ad boycott of the social media company say it has not responded adequately to criticism. This Drone Maker Is Swooping In Amid US Pushback Against DJI Skydio is best known for "selfie drones." Now, it's seeking government contracts, as American officials shun the Chinese drone company. Prepare for Artificial Intelligence to Produce Less Wizardry A new paper argues that the computing demands of deep learning are so great that progress on tasks like translation and self-driving is likely to slow. Seattle's Uber and Lyft Drivers Make $23.25 an Hour—or $9.73 Two studies reach very different conclusions about ride-hail earnings, as city officials consider setting a minimum wage. These Black Founders Succeeded In Spite of Silicon Valley Spurned by traditional venture capital firms, three businesspeople turned to other funders, government contracts, and their own savings to launch companies. Microsoft Courts New Customers on the Farm: Cows The software company reveals a partnership with dairy cooperative Land O'Lakes that will equip cows with sensors and other gear to improve yields. Even the Best AI Models Are No Match for the Coronavirus Many so-called "quantitative funds" that mine historical data to make trading decisions fared poorly in March, when stocks fell sharply amid coronavirus fears.             This e-mail was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or manage your newsletter subscriptions