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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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Amazon Anticipatory Shipping
In TechCrunch, a quick look at Amazon's patent, and implementation of what is being called 'anticipatory sales'. Or shipping before you choose to buy. While...
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Experience Design
New book just brought to my attention. " ... Experience Design also serves as a reference tool for both designers and business leaders to help teams collaborate...
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Tricorder Scanner Meets the Paper Jam
A discussion with a nurse last week about health recording devices was interesting. Will the device of the future allow you to just wave it across the body tothere...
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Deeper Learning
In Innovation Excellence: On the topic of deeper learning. References a video and a MOOC course to launch soon. worth a further look. Not the same thingthe machine...
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Using Agile with BI
Was introduced to Agile methods last year. I like the approach, but not convinced of its generality. Connecting it to BI methods is worth a look.
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Hershey and 3D Chocolate Printing
A good example of CPG delivery, here what we called late stage differentiation, a place where 3D printing can work. It can work even better when customers canHershey...
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Kahn Academy on Renting vs Buying a Home
Received from the Kahn Academy. " ... The math of renting vs. buying a home. Challenging the notion that it is always better to buy. ... ". Nicely done example...
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Google Wonderlabs
I am always intrigued by innovation labs. Do they work? Certainly you do NOT need a place to innovate, it should be done anywhere, at all times. But a placeHere...
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L'Oreal and Google Glass
In Engadget: Reminds me of work done a number of times with virtual makeover. And related work directing complex maintenance tasks. " ... The hair care giant...
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Marvin Minsky Honored
And more about AI in the MIT News. Marvin Minsky, another inspiration for us in our AI days, has been honored for lifetime achievement. I believe that some of...
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Google Hires more Artificial Intelligence
In Wired: More indication that Google is very interested in the topic. Hiring Geoff Hinton. He was a person we watched closely during our long exploration of...
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Revolutionizing 3D Printing
In CWorld: Can the use of 3D printing be generalized for many purposes? Will we ultimately insert 3D manufacturing options into supply chain designs for many"Researchers...
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Salman Kahn on Education
An interview in HBR with Salman Kahn, founder of the Kahn Academy. Just have started to dive in. " ... Salman Khan was working as a hedge fund analyst when...
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Online Grocery Emerging
Will 2014 be the Year that online grocery will Leap forward? Are Amazon Fresh and Pantry be our future? Is it scale able and cost efficient? Bloomberg Business...
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High Stakes Decision Making
On decision making in the HBR: Is about risk and behavior. " ... The next time you are thinking through a big-stakes decision ask yourself: “What happens first...
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Smart Contact Lenses
And in Mashable: Why deal with glasses when you can build the information right onto the eye? " ... Google's new smart contact lens project that acts as a non...
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Micro Windmills
I like the idea of small. Nanotechnology is a good example. How about using small models for gathering energy? Here proposed for charging smartphones. Not sure...
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Linkedin Growth and Use
Been fascinated by the growth of serious professional networks. They continue to grow. Even though my perceptions are that they are getting too complicated for...
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Dangers fom the Internet of Things
The Internet of Things will provide new sources of data from a increasing number of devices. The Smart Home will be a particular source of connectivity for the...
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