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Quantum vs Encryption
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Quantum vs Encryption

This has often been brought up.   Unclear yet if this is true.Hackers' Delight: Does Quantum Computing Spell the End for Encryption?  By Joe Dysart in the CACMSecurity...

The Future of Mapping via Sensing
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The Future of Mapping via Sensing

Via O'Reilly.  Abtract and link to PDF.   Its all about sensing, and here that is about spatial understanding and sensing.https://arxiv.org/abs/1803.11288 Computer...

Advanced Conversational Skills
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Advanced Conversational Skills

Natural Conversation Course.Design for Natural ConversationLearn with Codecademy’s Free Online CoursesWe're excited to announce a new advanced training series in...

Smart Windows from Ford
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Smart Windows from Ford

Advanced accessibility play of interest.  In Engadget.Ford’s smart windows can help blind passengers take in the viewIt converts the view into vibrations that they...

Cancer Algorithm and Game Theory
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Cancer Algorithm and Game Theory

New heath care approaches.Cancer algorithm uses game theory to Double Survival timeUsing algorithms to monitor cancer evolution and apply game theory to their treatment...

Managing Insurance with a Blockchain
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Managing Insurance with a Blockchain

Why use the architecture of Blockchain to manage insurance.   A well told piece makes the case.  Said to be the first significant application in insurance.ANZ and...

Serverless Computing
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Serverless Computing

Paul Gillin does a good job of describing the latest architecture thing.  Destined to replace the Cloud?Finally comfy in the cloud? Get ready for another jolt: ...

Google Analytics Sample Dataset for BigQuery
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Google Analytics Sample Dataset for BigQuery

Worthwhile if you are using Google Analytics.  I like the idea of a usefully big and complex sample database and sample code.Introducing the Google Analytics Sample...

Podcast on GDPR Implications for Startups
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Podcast on GDPR Implications for Startups

In Andreessen Horowitza16z Podcast: What to Know about GDPR  with Lisa Hawke and Steven SinofskyGiven concern around data breaches, the EU Parliament finally passed...

Charlene Li Looks at Groundswell
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Charlene Li Looks at Groundswell

Happened on this, interesting to see some predictions of the future and how they played out.Reflecting on 10 Years of Groundswell and What To Do Next by Charlene...

Age Detection using AI
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Age Detection using AI

A problem we looked at in recent years. Scientists Use AI to Predict Biological Age Based on Smartphone, Wearables DataMIPT News (Russia)Moscow Institute of Physics...

Stanford Develops Technique to See Objects Around Corners
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Stanford Develops Technique to See Objects Around Corners

Recall testing clamp and fork lifts in warehouses for better viewing.Stanford researchers develop technique to see objects hidden around cornersSomeday your self...

Towards an Autonomous Future
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Towards an Autonomous Future

Good read.  Yes, expect more autonomy, more technology.    More at the link.How Organizations Will Produce in an Autonomous FutureBig Idea: Artificial Intelligence...

Sales Growth with Analytics
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Sales Growth with Analytics

Some reasonable thoughts from McKinsey.  Get the data right.Starting the analytics journey: Where you can find sales growth right nowBy Charles Atkins, Mitra Mahdavian...

Never-Ending Learning Continues at CMU
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Never-Ending Learning Continues at CMU

Was reminded of this effort.  During our early work with AI, based on very large and messy rule bases, we tried to introduce learning capabilities.   I note this...

Will People Give Amazon Keys to their Cars?
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Will People Give Amazon Keys to their Cars?

Delivery to the car trunk, in collaboration with some automobile manufacturers.  Seems a very narrow niche, examples and use cases, but why not try it if the architecture...

Dealing with Health Data
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Dealing with Health Data

Good and considerable piece.  Needs to be rethought before losing the complete power of medical data.Finding a Healthier Approach to Managing Medical Data  By Samuel...

Forrester Examines Conversational Computing Platforms
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Forrester Examines Conversational Computing Platforms

Passed along to me, useful, but ultimately this is about a choice in specific context.  In supporting architecture.The Forrester New Wave™: Conversational Computing...

AHold Partnership for AI Research
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AHold Partnership for AI Research

A major retailer makes an interesting play.   To better compete with the likes of Wal-mart and Amazon I am sure.  Some intriguing details.Ahold Delhaize joins partnership...

On Unintended Circumstances
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On Unintended Circumstances

There are always unintended consequences,   but what are their risks?  Always suggest a risk analysis to understand precise nature and magnitude over time. Unintended...
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