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How can we be sure artificial intelligence is safe for medical use?

How can we be sure artificial intelligence is safe for medical use?

Software that can replace doctors for certain tasks has a big responsibility. The Food and Drug Administration is now figuring out how to determine when computer algorithms are safe and effective.
by Richard Harris

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A look at Minnesota farming in 7 charts

A look at Minnesota farming in 7 charts

Minnesota remains one of the country's top agricultural states, even as the number of farms continues to decline, according to new data released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
by Dan Gunderson, Elizabeth Dunbar and Jiwon Choi

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Agriculture report shows fewer but larger farms in U.S.

Agriculture report shows fewer but larger farms in U.S.

The latest Census of Agriculture shows the number of farms and ranches in the U.S. has fallen but the remaining operations are larger and are responsible for a higher percentage of agricultural sales.
by Associated Press

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As weeds outsmart the latest weedkillers, farmers are running out of options

As weeds outsmart the latest weedkillers, farmers are running out of options

In the long-running war between farmers and weeds, it's advantage, weeds. Scientists in Kansas have found examples of the dreaded pigweed that are immune to the newest weed-killing technologies.
by Dan Charles

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Julian Assange arrested, faces U.S. charges related to 2010 WikiLeaks releases

Julian Assange arrested, faces U.S. charges related to 2010 WikiLeaks releases

The WikiLeaks founder had been holed up in Ecuador's embassy in London since 2012. He was arrested on a warrant from 2012 for failing to surrender to the court and also on behalf of the United States.
by Sasha Ingber and Philip Ewing

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Tax preparers expect more extensions this season

Tax preparers expect more extensions this season

As the April 15 tax filing deadline approaches, tax preparers say the task of accounting for the new Republican tax law changes amid different state and federal rules is challenging.
by Mark Zdechlik

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St. Paul council approves Ford site plan for single-family houses near river

St. Paul council approves Ford site plan for single-family houses near river

Ryan Cos has promised to make 20 percent of the homes accessible to people of modest means. That includes 380 units designated for those who make 30 percent or less of area median income or about $28,000 a year for a family of four.
by Matt Sepic

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