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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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An Intuitive Language for Quantum Computers
Is it better t have a coding method devoted to an innovation like quantum, or one that provides the greatest accessibility?The First Intuitive Programming Language...
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Amazon Enforces Distancing with AI
Somewhat novel application which I assume uses location and image analysis to report and manage distance rules. More details at the link.Amazon uses AI-powered...
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Amazon Takes Auto Echo to UK, Canada and Parts of Europe
Thought I had detected less support to auto assistants by Amazon, but this indicates they are going again, to new regions and likely regulation. Extending in...
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Human Dynamics in Decision Making
Have thought that we need better understanding of our decision making, at least if we believe in useful biomimicry to build intelligent systems. Here an interesting...
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Security of The Form and Parameters of Neural Nets.
Out of Cornell University an intriguing article that deals with how neural nets react to adversarial attacks in their energy consumption. As predicted by simulation...
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Subscriptions and IFTTT
During the earliest days of looking at behavior in the smart home, we examined subscription methods. And talked to Spotify when they emerged. Now here an upcoming...
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Will Voice Tech Shape Post Pandemic Office?
If it is a true 'post' pandemic, inclined to think the change will not be that substantial. A mix of bad memories of those times, and enjoying actual human interaction...
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Podcast: Do we Need Data Scientists in a World of Automation?
New Podcast below, by SAS and DSC. Good topic. The question should be: How many and how should the be involved in an enterprise? Just like Computer Scientists...
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IBM Bringing Watson AI to Advertising and Marketing
A natural space, was one of the first areas we experimented with leveraging intelligence for the advertising enterprise. Below is IBM's ad on the subject. Trust...
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USAF Using Supply Chain Network with Blockchain
Another indication that Blockchain is being further used to secure supply chain transactions. Here with US Govt DOD applications.US Air Force Gives BlockchainDanny...
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Oversensing in the Home
Had not heard the term before: 'Oversensing'. But sensors do create security implications.How to Curtail Oversensing in the HomeBy Connor Bolton, Kevin Fu, Josiah...
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Underwater WiFi
Was unaware of this possibility, of course devices will have to be redesigned to make it readily available. Only works for a 'few' meters, so the capability narrow...
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Wal-Mart Teams with Shopify
Expanding online marketplace. Note recent grounding of the Jet online service.Walmart partners with Shopify to expand e-commerce 'marketplace' in TechxploreUS...
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Beating Zoom Fatigue
Somewhat of an old idea, how well can it be done? And, as we have been seeing with facial recognition, will it be blocked for implying the wrong 'kind' of control...
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Baking Anti-Malware into CPUs
Continued back and forth, the article is skeptical about how well this will work. But something must be done,Intel will soon bake anti-malware defenses directly...
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Scan Uses Wrinkles, Spots
Was surprised that this was not more often commonly done, but perhaps it was as part of an overall facial scan?AI algorithm identifies age of faces in photos using...
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OpenAI Text Generation
The OpenAPI text generation system was previously described as 'too dangerous', has now been released in a new and I assume less dangerous form. Seems to claim...
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Technique Enables Cheaper Fertilizer Production
Local and simpler form of fertilizer. Manure?Technique could enable Cheaper Fertilizer productionChemical engineers take a step toward generating ammonia with...
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On Fakes and Frauds via AI
Creating frauds that are hard to distinguish from the real thing.AI vs. AI By R. Colin Johnson in ACMThe Hackathon for Peace, Justice and Security (logo pictured)...
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