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How the “Frontier” Became the Slogan of Uncontrolled AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been billed as the next frontier of humanity: the newly available expanse whose exploration …
From Wild WebMink
links for 2011-01-27
Bookdarts bookmarks – 50 count tin – bronze: Amazon.co.uk: Office Products I have loved these paper-thin metal page markers ever since I first discovered them in...
From Schneier on Security
U.S. Strategy to Prevent Leaks is Leaked
As the article says, it doesn't get any more ironic than that. More importantly, it demonstrates how hard it is to keep secrets in the age of the Internet. ...
From Putting People First
The near future of the user interface
Two articles and one prototype provide diverging viewpoints on the near future of the user interface: Microsoft plans a natural interface future full of gestures...
From The Eponymous Pickle
E-Mail Use Changes
In Computerworld: E-mail use advances on mobile devices, declines on laptops. Fundamental change.
From The Eponymous Pickle
Wallet Apps
In Technology Review: Apps that could change your smartphone into a wallet. Overview of the state of the technology.
From Schneier on Security
Security Theater in the Theater
This is a bit surreal: Additional steps are needed to prepare Broadway theaters in New York City for a potential WMD attack or other crisis, a New York state legislature...
From The Eponymous Pickle
Wolfram on Jeopardy
Fascinating piece in Stephen Wolfram's blog on the IBM assault on the Jeopardy game. Includes some intriguing comparisons about how other online knowledge search...
From Computer Science Teachers Association
Does Everyone Need to Learn How to Program?
I suspect that beneath discussions of computing/computer science/computational thinking in K-12, there is an underlying fear that the computer scientists will come...
From Wild WebMink
? Indemnity Article Available/Dispon
My article on the problem of indemnity requirements for open source procurement is now available in the Essays section, in English and Portuguese. O artigo “Aquisi...
From The Eponymous Pickle
Personalizing the Message
A case study of personalizing the message with Technology: " .... Digitized window displays, motion-gesture navigation signs and custom e-mail messages are some...
From The Eponymous Pickle
Neuroscience Boot Camp
Third annual Neuroscience boot camp at the University of Pennsylvania this summer, have not been, but looks to be good or those seeking to understand the space.
From Schneier on Security
Unsecured IP Security Cameras
It's amazing how many security cameras are on the Internet, accessible by anyone. And it's not just for viewing; a lot of these cameras can be reprogrammed by...
From Putting People First
Experientia trademarked its name
When Experientia’s four partners decided to start a business back in 2005, one of the important discussions then was about the name. After brainstorming on the...
From Putting People First
Experientia congratulates Italy on Esperienza Italia
2011 marks the 150th anniversary of Italian unification, and it is fitting that the celebrations are kicking off in Turin, which (in addition to being Experientia’s...
From Computer Science Teacher - Thoughts and Information From Alfred Thompson
Field Trip! Johnny Cupcakes and More
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From The Computing Community Consortium Blog
State of the Union
“Innovation” and “Internet” are on the rise.
From The Eponymous Pickle
Pay by IPhone
More on the motivations of Apple to include near field communications and Wallet software in the IPhone. A long expected direction ... Phone as Wallet.
From The Female Perspective of Computer Science