04 Feb 2019 - The Intercept

Google Hired Gig Economy Workers to Improve Artificial Intelligence in Controversial Drone-Targeting Project

Drone Wars

Google Hired Gig Economy Workers to Improve Artificial Intelligence in Controversial Drone-Targeting Project

Drone Wars

Google Hired Gig Economy Workers to Improve Artificial Intelligence in Controversial Drone-Targeting Project

Hired through an online gig economy platform, workers unknowingly helped Google improve its artificial intelligence military-targeting software.

A handout photo of Neomi Rao at her confirmation hearing to lead the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. Rao's ability to work both sides of the ideological divide, is about to be tested as her new position places her at the heart of President Donald Trump's contentious agenda to overhaul government rules and regulations. (Homeland Security Governmental Affairs Committee via The New York Times) -- FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY --

Neomi Rao, Nominee to Replace Brett Kavanaugh, Heads Agency That’s Been Stalling Sexual Harassment Guidance

A handout photo of Neomi Rao at her confirmation hearing to lead the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. Rao's ability to work both sides of the ideological divide, is about to be tested as her new position places her at the heart of President Donald Trump's contentious agenda to overhaul government rules and regulations. (Homeland Security Governmental Affairs Committee via The New York Times) -- FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY --

Neomi Rao, Nominee to Replace Brett Kavanaugh, Heads Agency That’s Been Stalling Sexual Harassment Guidance

A handout photo of Neomi Rao at her confirmation hearing to lead the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. Rao's ability to work both sides of the ideological divide, is about to be tested as her new position places her at the heart of President Donald Trump's contentious agenda to overhaul government rules and regulations. (Homeland Security Governmental Affairs Committee via The New York Times) -- FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY --

Neomi Rao, Nominee to Replace Brett Kavanaugh, Heads Agency That’s Been Stalling Sexual Harassment Guidance

Neomi Rao has been tapped for the D.C. Circuit, and is already on the GOP shortlist for a future Supreme Court spot.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 24: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) walks to the Senate Chamber on Capitol Hill, January 24, 2019 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. The Senate has failed to pass two procedural votes, one proposed by Republicans and the other proposed by the Democrats, to re-open the government.(Photo by Zach Gibson/Getty Images)

Ana Maria Archila, Who Confronted Sen. Jeff Flake, Will Be Ocasio-Cortez’s SOTU Guest

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 24: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) walks to the Senate Chamber on Capitol Hill, January 24, 2019 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. The Senate has failed to pass two procedural votes, one proposed by Republicans and the other proposed by the Democrats, to re-open the government.(Photo by Zach Gibson/Getty Images)

Ana Maria Archila, Who Confronted Sen. Jeff Flake, Will Be Ocasio-Cortez’s SOTU Guest

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 24: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) walks to the Senate Chamber on Capitol Hill, January 24, 2019 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. The Senate has failed to pass two procedural votes, one proposed by Republicans and the other proposed by the Democrats, to re-open the government.(Photo by Zach Gibson/Getty Images)

Ana Maria Archila, Who Confronted Sen. Jeff Flake, Will Be Ocasio-Cortez’s SOTU Guest

Ana Maria Archila, a constituent of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's, will now return to the Capitol as an invited guest.