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Google Lens Redesigned: Plant Identification
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Google Lens Redesigned: Plant Identification

I see that Google Lens for IOS has been redesigned and the App updated.  Before the update did considerable experimentation with it as a plant identifier, especially...

Nearest Neighbor
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Nearest Neighbor

A method we worked on for useful purpose from very early on.     In our applications we never needed optimal,  just good, because there was too much else in the...

Voices in AI Podcast: A Conversation with Norman Sadeh
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Voices in AI Podcast: A Conversation with Norman Sadeh

We had early AI connects with Carnegie Mellon.Voices in AI – Episode 90: A Conversation with Norman SadehBy Byron ReeseEpisode 90 of Voices in AI features Byron...

Cortana Moving to a Standalone App
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Cortana Moving to a Standalone App

Its been losing share for some time, and from my interactions has only been seen as a nuisance within Windows.   Never integrated as an assistant with MS Windows...

At Work: Specialists vs Generalists?
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At Work: Specialists vs Generalists?

Specialists vs Generalists?I think there is a need for a mix of specialist and generalists.    But at least initially more of the specialist activity will be taken...

Retail robotics:  Platt Retail Tech Bulletin
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Retail robotics: Platt Retail Tech Bulletin

Several articles on Retail Robotics at the link:The quarterly Retail Tech Bulletin, published by Platt Retail Institute and the Retail Analytics Council, includes...

Eye Contact in Video Chat
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Eye Contact in Video Chat

Interesting,  never found this to be a problem in our own exploration of advanced chat enhancement, but the solution appears to be here.   How much can it measurably...

IBM and Trifacta Collaborate on Data
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IBM and Trifacta Collaborate on Data

Yes, its all about getting the data right.IBM and Trifacta collaborate on new data prep tool for AI modelsin SiliconANGLE by Mike Wheatley IBM Corp. is trying to...

Global Cryptocurrency Regulaltion Slated to Begin
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Global Cryptocurrency Regulaltion Slated to Begin

Had a conversation with a US  Inspector General recently and he expressed how his colleagues were concerned about the use of cryptocurrencies to launder money and...

Useful  View of one year Old GDPR
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Useful View of one year Old GDPR

Useful piece about what they believe GDPR regulations has resulted in.What the Evidence Shows About the Impact of the GDPR After One Yearby Eline Chivot and Daniel...

Drumbeat of Digital Development
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Drumbeat of Digital Development

Considerable paper by McKinsey:The Drumbeat of Digital: How Winning Teams PlayBy Jacques Bughin, Tanguy Catlin, and Laura LaBerge in McKinsey  Most executives we...

Microsoft Applies AI to Developer Lifecycle
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Microsoft Applies AI to Developer Lifecycle

Technical view with useful examples of how this fits together.   A step towards autonomous coding and integration?  Linking to the overall process of development...

AI Storytelling EBook
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AI Storytelling EBook

Data Robot provides an eBook on AI Storytelling.  Such an approach is useful not only to the clients, but even to the creators of any AI or analytics projects. ...

Priming Learning Networks
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Priming Learning Networks

I wrote a paper on just this and related concepts that primed learning networks during the first wave of neural nets,  which we tested internally,  reviewing.  ...

Amazon Clones a Neigborhood
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Amazon Clones a Neigborhood

Look at how Amazon tests difficult scenarios real-life scenarios for delivery.  Have a real space you can manipulate and easily include behaviorally difficult elements...

Plants as Sensors and Cyborgs
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Plants as Sensors and Cyborgs

Have been a long time amateur botanist.    So much like the direction suggested here. Designing alerting and circuits inside plants.   Could a field of corn alert...

HR Management via AI
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HR Management via AI

This is already happening.  We used classic optimization systems for human resource use.  What will be interesting is the degree of autonomy such systems will have...

Spatial Thought
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Spatial Thought

Reasoning with the body, in context space.   Fascinating, How do we use this among machines?The Geometry of Thought in The Edge    A Conversation with Barbara Tversky...

Flat Cryptography in Chrome
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Flat Cryptography in Chrome

Concept new to me, but interesting for making security more common.Automated Cryptocode Generator Helps Secure the WebMIT NewsBy Rob MathesonResearchers at the...

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Expands Rapidly
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Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Expands Rapidly

Often mentioned here.  I am a supporter because it more transparently moves towards real-life process improvement.  It also give you a better understanding of curent...
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