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Common Sense
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Common Sense

 Makes makes much senseA Common-Sense Test for AI Could Lead to Smarter MachinesBy The Next WebSeptember 29, 2022AI with common sense could mean big things forToday's...

Makers Won't Weaponize
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Makers Won't Weaponize

Agreements at least from western makers.Leading Makers Pledge Not to Weaponize Their RobotsNPR, Joe Hernandez, October 6, 2022Six major robot manufacturers have...

Amazon.com is Freezing Hiring for its Corporate Staff in retail
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Amazon.com is Freezing Hiring for its Corporate Staff in retail

In Retailwire: THE NEW YORK TIMES  10/05/2022Amazon.com is freezing hiring for its corporate staff in retail for the rest of the year. More than 10,000 openings...

Storytelling and Science
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Storytelling and Science

 As a marketing company, we knew Storytelling is important. Good piece, intro below.    See also 'How to Tell a Story' which I am currently reading, by Meg Bowles...

New York AI Bias Law Prompts Uncertainty
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New York AI Bias Law Prompts Uncertainty

 New York AI Bias Law Prompts UncertaintyThe Wall Street Journal, Richard VanderfordSeptember 21, 2022A law that goes into effect in New York City in January requires...

Transform Through Disruption
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Transform Through Disruption

How to transform through disruptionSeptember 17, 2022In the face of persistent disruption, what does it take for an organization to undergo a successful transformation...

Machine Learning Model Predicts MS Health Conditions
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Machine Learning Model Predicts MS Health Conditions

A very good application directionMachine Learning Model Predicts Health Conditions of People with MSBy Carnegie Mellon UniversityResearchers at Carnegie MellonThe...

Intro to Robotic Simulaton in Isaac Sim
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Intro to Robotic Simulaton in Isaac Sim

Of interest, new to me:SELF-PACED ONLINE COURSEIntroduction to Robotic Simulations in Isaac SimRobotic automation has enjoyed great success in recent years with...

China wants to build the world's first nuclear reactor with fusion ignition
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China wants to build the world's first nuclear reactor with fusion ignition

 How close? China wants to build the world's first nuclear reactor with fusion ignitionBy: Maksim Panasovskyi    in GadgetChina's Sichuan province could host the...

First 3D Printed Multi Story Home
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First 3D Printed Multi Story Home

New directions for efficient assembly become possible First Multi-Story 3D-Printed Home Blends Concrete, WoodCornell University ChronicleJames Dean, September 14...

Wegmans Abandons Self-Checkout
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Wegmans Abandons Self-Checkout

 Useful retail example. Wegmans Discontinues Self-Checkout App, Citing LossesBy The New York Times, October 4, 2022Wegmans has discontinued the self-checkout SCAN...

Thinking, Detecting  Bots
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Thinking, Detecting Bots

Home/News/Bot Hunting Is All About the Vibes ACM NEWSBot Hunting Is All About the VibesBy Wired, October 4, 2022Christopher Bouzy is trying to stay ahead of the...

Digital Twins Could Help Society Solve Key Sustainability Challenges
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Digital Twins Could Help Society Solve Key Sustainability Challenges

 Digital Twins Could Help Society Solve Key Sustainability ChallengesBy design products & applications, September 7, 2022The transformative potential of digital...

NASA Webb Space Telescope Data Could be Misinterpreted
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NASA Webb Space Telescope Data Could be Misinterpreted

Data May be Misinterpreted?   Is always an issue.  Models that use the data also must be good.  CNN should look to themselves as a glaring example of bad interpretation...

This Robot Catches Grandma Before She Falls
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This Robot Catches Grandma Before She Falls

I doubt it, but its a good direction. Robot Catches Grandma Before She FallsThe Washington PostPranshu Verma, September 10, 2022A mobile robot balance assistant...

On Supercomputing Today
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On Supercomputing Today

With all the talk about Quantum, why supercompute? Some backgroundThere is Plenty of Room at The Top (of Supercomputing), By Bennie MolsCommissioned by CACM Staff...

AI Supports Displaced Peoples, Refugees in Ukraine and Beyond
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AI Supports Displaced Peoples, Refugees in Ukraine and Beyond

Impressive depth of applications.  Good examples to consider for the future. AI Supports Displaced Peoples, Refugees in Ukraine and BeyondBy Karen EmslieCommissioned...

Cause and Effect or Inevitable?
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Cause and Effect or Inevitable?

Embedded intelligent tech vs training.   Democratizing what?  Democratization of AI Could Prevent the Great ResignationOpinion By TDWI, September 20, 2022It's no...

Full Stack Observability
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Full Stack Observability

 I admit I did not know the term, but OK, lots at the link.From CiscoFull-Stack ObservabilityDeliver and optimize digital experiences by connecting applicationWhat...

AI System Predicts How to Prevent Wildfires
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AI System Predicts How to Prevent Wildfires

 AI System Predicts How to Prevent WildfiresAalto University (Finland)September 9, 2022A neural network model developed by researchers at Finland's Aalto University...
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