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AI could soon tell you the future value of your home

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Mortgage Rates
In this March 15, 2021 file photo, a sold sign stands in front of new home under construction in Houston. Mortgage rates remained near historic lows this week, Thursday, June 10.

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People who choose to work from home are actually less-productive when they do so, new research suggests. An author behind the research explains why.

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working from home
A new study on worker productivity found that those who work from home are also likely to be constrained by other responsibilities, like childcare or household duties.

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An Asian MIT student asked AI to turn an image of her into a professional headshot. It made her white with lighter skin and blue eyes.

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MIT student Rona Wang AI image
24-year-old Rona Wang used Playground AI to created a professional LinkedIn photo.

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To my fellow Gen Xers worried AI is going to take your job: Take a chill pill

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Future medical technology controlled by AI robot using machine learning
The promise of AI makes some Gen Xers uneasy about their job security.

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Robots are getting good at dribbling soccer balls, new video from MIT shows

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MIT's "DribbleBot" can kick a soccer ball across snow, gravel, mud, and sand.

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