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    In 2016, AI researcher counted “about five Black people” out of thousands of attendees at an AI conference. The next year, she helped organize Black in AI’s first annual workshop. 1/

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    Diversifying the industry and identifying early warning signs are a good start—and she’s been crucial to both of those efforts. 8/

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    Watchdogs like Gebru are important to ensuring AI doesn’t adopt the biases and discriminatory practices of the people the algorithms are receiving input from. 7/

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    In early December, Gebru announced she had been fired by Google for refusing to retract or remove her name from the paper the company objected to. Our reporter got his hands on the paper, which you can read about here: 6/

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    Her research has also spotlighted the ethical quandaries of data-mining projects and AI. She argued in a January 2020 paper that current methods of data collection and annotation for machine learning are rife with biases capable of causing real-world harm 5/

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    Before her stint at Google, her work at Gender Shades project found that face analysis tech from IBM and Microsoft was highly accurate for white men but highly inaccurate for Black women 4/

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    As a Black in AI cofounder and the former technical co-lead of Google’s Ethical Artificial Intelligence Team, Gebru is a superstar of a recent movement in AI research to consider the ethical and societal impacts of the technology 3/

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    Her work to diversify the AI industry is why she’s one of our honorees 2/

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    Clocking in at four hours, ‘Justice League’ wrestles with grimdark talk of heroism and fate...and it does so adequately enough.

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    It’s an environmental solution that saves water and generates energy. What’s there not to like?

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    This week on Gadget Lab, we’ll discuss Facebook’s vision of future interfaces, possible applications for these wearable devices, and whether Facebook has earned the public trust necessary to tap into people’s brain signals.

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    Want to support more journalism like this? Subscribe to WIRED for just $5 a year and get full access to our website and magazine

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    Best for Fighting Games: Serious fighting game enthusiasts know you can't beat an arcade stick. They're quick, responsive, and facilitate the kind of fast-twitch performance you need to get a leg up on the competition.

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    Best Accessible Controller: The Xbox Adaptive Controller is designed to offer a wide variety of options for gamers who may not be able to comfortably use a traditional gamepad.

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    Best for Retro Play: If you're looking for a retro gamepad for the classic Nintendo games available on the Switch or just something to spark some nostalgia, get the 8Bitdo SN30 Pro Controller.

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    Best for PS5: The PlayStation 5 is something of a mythical beast, but if you’ve managed to capture one, we recommend pairing it with Sony’s DualSense controller. It looks slick, feels great, and comes packed with features you’re can't find elsewhere.

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    Best for PS4: The Infinity4PS Pro controller has better battery life and a shape familiar to any PlayStation fan. Plus, there are a couple of customizable paddles on the backside of the gamepad for fast-twitch performance.

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    Best for PC and Xbox: The Scuf Prestige feels premium, and it also has a number of features that set it apart from competitors.

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  19. 4 hours ago

    Best for Nintendo Switch: If you’re looking for perfection—the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is as close as you can get.

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  20. 4 hours ago

    Here are our picks for the best gaming controllers, official and unofficial, for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Series X/S, and PC. Disclaimer: If you buy something using our links, WIRED may earn a commission.

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