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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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On Difficult Conversations
Been a long-time student of the conversation. Since our construction of early chatbot systems. And internal sharing of knowledge. Its hard to have a conversation...
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Glass Recognizes Numbers with AI
We continue to discover new ways we can link sensors and pattern recognition to create knowledge. Note the glass does not need to be plugged into power.AI made...
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Simulating Quantum Computing
The ability to simulate quantum physics in a useful way is interesting here. AI can simulate quantum systems without massive computing powerIt could help withBy...
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Innovations in Graph Representation Learning
From the Google AI Blog. Good introduction to semantic networks. And some technical information about where they are experimenting. To model something complex...
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Iota and Alpha
Been following the Iota Blockchain, especially as it relates to implementation of smart contracts. Here a new post. I note that the post below is quite technical...
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GM Gets Self Driviing Infusion
Another indication of self-driving seriousness by major automotive. Note thought the mention of revelations of Tech in consideration below.GM's self-driving unit...
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Chatbots Overhyped?
Depends on definition and design. Chatbots need designed conversation and a method to link to focused relevant data and people as needed.Chatbots are over hyped...
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Voice Assistant Kara Aimed at Physician Burnout
Ambient meaning not invoking with a wake work. Privacy of data and interaction a concern.Voice assistant offers remedy for physician burnoutSaykara's digital assistant...
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Unsupervised, Disentangled Learning
Intriguing piece in the Google AI Blog. Had always thought that unsupervised learning should be one essence of creativity Not examples we know, but new ones we...
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Hypertaste for Chemical Sensing
We worked on automating taste and smell, but it was still not possible at the time. Could have used this to analyse coffee, green and roasted, to determine its...
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Baidu DuerOS Update
Been a while since I have seen an update on Baidu's DuerOS, voice platform and assistant. Here are some impressive numbers, especially regarding installed base...
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AI Assistants and an Algorithmic Bill of Rights
From my alma mater magazine. Just reviewing for comment.AI Assistants or Digital DespotsWhy we need an algorithmic bill of rights.By Kartik HosanagarMy wife and...
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Pizza Robotics is at the Door
More traffic for the suburbs?Nuros Pizza Robot Will Bring You a Domino's PieBy Alex Davies in Wired Nuro's vehicle looks like an avant-garde handbag, but it’s...
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Predicting Emergence of Self Driving
Was interviewed about my opinion of when self-driving would become common in a recent study. So now am following these predictions more closely. Now major tech...
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Change, Order, Randomness
Fascinating, technical. Implications?Proof Finds That All Change Is a Mix of Order and RandomnessAll descriptions of change are a unique blend of chance and determinism...
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Data Analytics Acqisitions
A number I had not heard of, interesting review of analytics advances and implications.8 Data Analytics Acquisitions That Will Re-Shape the Industry in 7wData...
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Chinese Intelligent Uniforms
Apparently in test.Chinese schools keep tabs on kids with 'intelligent uniforms'All in all, you're just another chip in the wall. .... "By Jon Fingas, @jonfingas...
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Improved AI EcoSystems Drive Adoption
Its often about the ecosystem. Its the how rather than the what that makes the most long term value useful.AI adoption is being fueled by an improved tool ecosystem...
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Accenture Patents Link of Classical and Quantum Computing for Deep Learning
Their second patent in Quantum. A bit surprising in this space, but companies file patents for all sorts of reasons. The basic statement of its use below seems...
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