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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 …
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Metalenz Unveils Very Small Sensors
Intrigued by very small sensors, and the ability to apply analytic and exploratory methodsMetalenz unveils PolarEyes sensors that are 1,000 times smaller than a...
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Graphene Speaks
Material, syntheses in new contexts.When Graphene Speaks, Scientists Can Now ListenRice University News, Mike Williams, January 19, 2022Brothers John and Victor...
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Tesla Hacking Possible
Probably possible in many modern automobile applications, good to see the warning early.Third-Party Software for Teslas Can Be Hacked, German Teen SaysBloomberg...
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Kroger and Meijer give out free N95 Masks
Though I am both a Kroger and Meijer shopper I had not noted this. Though have read that N95 are much better for the task, it is still unclear how much good they...
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Software Designed Microwave Cooking
As a long time amateur cook and with interest in it as a process and how it might be automated this is quite interesting. Software-Defined Cooking Using a Microwave...
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Teaching in Person and Online
Been reading the book below, so far looks very good and to the point in these times. Have not finished, but good so far. The technical specifics may get outThe...
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Testing the Meaning of Digital Darkness
Perhaps a good case study to understand the implications of complete digital darkness, how should we address this and what are the capabilities that need to beTonga...
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MIT Reveals new Quantum Computing Language: Twist
A Language for Quantum ComputingACM NEWSA New Language for Quantum Computing, By MIT NewsJanuary 25, 2022Time crystals. Microwaves. Diamonds. What do these three...
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Google Killing Off FloC
Notable How does this change the interaction with consumer, their privacy and Google Kills Off FLoC, Replaces It With TopicsBy TechCrunch, January 25, 2022FLoC...
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Robotic Eldercare Advances
Saw a number of examples of this being done in visits to Japan, were impressive. Aimed to support Japan's aging population.Robots Rise to Meet the Challenge of...
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Ransomware: Insurance Might Pay
And of course will foreign plays admit guilt for hostile actions? And surely insurance premiums will increase. Via Schneier, with further comments:The insurance...
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Qualcomm for Autonomous Cars
More moves in automating features in vehicles.Qualcomm wants to make it easier to build semi-autonomous carsSnapdragon Ride Vision is open and scales to more cars...
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Chefs Using AI
We looked at some early work done by IBM using Watson in this area. May have mentioned it here.AI: Why chefs are turning to artificial intelligence By Michael...
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Can AlphaZero Solving Problems and Rule Variations
Sharing variations of a problem. All problems have variations, which specify their context, can this give us a hint for other solutions?Reimagining Chess with...
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3D Map of Universe
Durham University Fiber-Optics Help Largest 3D Map of UniverseBBC News, January 13, 2022Researchers at the U.K.'s Durham University built a component that helped...
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Digital Pen Helping People Learn to Write
AI and learning physical writing. Like the interplay interplay of the old and new skills.Artificial intelligence: Digital pen helps people learn to writeby Karlsruhe...
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Blood Clot Screw
Like the implied visualizationThe microrobot has a helical structure like a propeller. Corkscrew-Shaped Robot Swims Through Blood Vessels to Clear BlockagesNew...
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Eliminating some Quantum Computations
Fascinating piece, with it seems big implications, see the full thing in QuantaMag pointed to below. Look forward to see the implications in such futuristic machines...
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Monitizing Personal Data
Repeated after reading, well done. Did a big project on related questions and how they drove decisions.Monetizing Your Personal Data, By Keith KirkpatrickCommunications...
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