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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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Whats Next for Home Assistants?
Good thoughts, especially linking to email and phone calls. I would add also better ways to support ongoing learning and tracking of conversations. Also the ability...
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Data Strategy and Value
Includes a mapping method I had not specifically heard of. Gets back to measures for valuing your data when applied to specific strategic needs.Why you need a...
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The Origami Revolution
An informative video on PBS today regarding the use of Origami as a design methodology, how research on origami based models is progressing and a number of good...
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TensorFlow 1.0 Announced
Google announces what appears to be a considerable upgrade of TensorFlow.Announcing TensorFlow 1.0 by Amy McDonald Sandjideh, Technical Program Manager, TensorFlow...
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Pew Internet Research Looks at Algorithms
I like their broad definition of algorithms. Sometimes the implication is falsely given that algorithms are some magical and very complex thing. But they are...
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Humans Trusting Algorithms
Key thoughts, also gets back to the question of how we explain the use of algorithms. Most methods today are more akin to magic. I like that this is being positioned...
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Remarkable Delivery Robot
Bio inspired robotics .... With claim to work in many environments. In IEEE Spectrum:Agility Robotics Introduces Cassie, a Dynamic and Talented Robot Delivery...
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Facial Recognition for Market Research
Not a new thing, has been worked for decades. Talked to related work at MIT to leverage these ideas. But we are getting much better at it now. Much writtenIn...
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Big Data Results from Coke Freestyle
Now about eight years ago, we saw an early demonstration of Coke 'Free Style', a machine that would allow you to construct your own flavors. Among millions of...
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Hayo: Augmented Reality in Smart Homes
Intriguing. " ... Hayo transforms the objects and spaces around you into a set of magical remote controls. ... ". They claim there is no shouting involved. Gestural...
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Teaching Cognitive Computing with Watson at Universities
" ... our Cognitive Systems Institute Speaker Series on Thursday, February 16, 2016 at 10:30 am ET US (7:30 am PT). Our speaker is Charles Palmer, IBM Distinguished...
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Providing Music Efficiently
Quite a good piece in the Verge that interviews speaker manufacturer Sonos' Patrick Spense. About the efficient music delivery aspects of Google Home and Alexa...
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Oracle and Real Time Anaytics in the Cloud
Cloud solutions continue to roll. I see less about the specifics of solutions here, except a bare listing. You do need a cloud to provide solutions, but also workable...
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Partnering with Chinese Retailers
In McKinsey: Partnering with China’s retailers: A guide for consumer-goods companies: Companies must tailor their key-account-management model and capabilities...
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Baidu and China Machine Learning
How Chinese Internet Giant Baidu Uses AI And Machine Learning - Forbes. By Bernard Marr." .... Chinese firms such as Baudu and Alibaba, on the other hand – as...
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Retail and AI
How artificial intelligence is powering retail customer experienceBy Cliff Saran in Computerweekly:Retailers are beginning to explore how cognitive computing and...
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Ford Invests in AI Startup
Have always been impressed by Ford's analytical work. In ComputerWeekly:Motorcar maker Ford’s software development team will work alongside Argo AI on roboticFord...
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Social Media Sites and Shopper Digital
Study: Grocery shoppers not all that connected with social media By Deena M. Amato-McCoyIn ChainstoreAge: While supermarket shoppers engage with their primaryThis...
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AI Systems Communicating with Humans
Intriguing steps forward, ultimately about learning and updating the state of interactions. Consider too the mention of trust, and implications of deeper agency...
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