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Germany taps tech to help refugees find community, fit in

Sites and apps are popping up to help refugees learn German, navigate the country and meet locals.

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Hunted in Hungary, refugees are greeted with open arms in Germany

Commentary: CNET reporter Shara Tibken made her way around Germany, Hungary and Serbia and saw very different reactions to refugees.

AI's just not that into you -- yet

Artificial-intelligence engineers are tackling new challenges, like teaching robots about emotions. But we're still a long way from a weepy iPhone.

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 by Steven Musil
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 In Europe, 4 million refugees are still searching for a safe place to settle. Tech should be part of the solution. But is it?

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