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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 …
From The Eponymous Pickle
LinkedIn's InMaps
I took a look at LinkedIn's InMaps visualization of my own business connection network when it first came out. A remarkable view of all those people. Nothing...
From The Eponymous Pickle
Science of Retail Analytics
Rccently brought to my attention as part of a study looking at CPG analytics:Timestar Technologies, ... helps leading consumer packaged goods companies grow sales...
From Schneier on Security
Why it's So Difficult to Trace Cyber-Attacks
I've been asked this question by countless reporters in the past couple of weeks. Here's a good explanation. Shorter answer: it's easy to spoof source destination...
From Computer Science Teacher - Thoughts and Information From Alfred Thompson
Interesting Links Post 13 June 2011
I spent part of this weekend installing new kitchen cabinets. Not all of us computer geeks are afraid of hand tools and physical labor. On the other hand I
From The Eponymous Pickle
Paypal as an in Store Option
Indications that PayPal may be coming as an option in physical retail stores.
From The Eponymous Pickle
CrowdScanner
Brought to my attention for a potential client:The CrowdScanner: Turning networking into people discovery:a fun, serendipitous, interactive experience.See also...
From My Biased Coin
2012 PCs
In an effort to return to normalcy, I find myself agreeing to serve on PCs again this year. NSDI 2012 call for papers is up. Dina Katabi and Steve Gribble went...
From Computational Complexity
New Complexity Vidcasts
The newly renamed Computational Complexity Channel features two new vidcasts Bill and I hosted last Thursday from San Jose. Bill's Enigma Interview with...
From The Eponymous Pickle
Business Intelligence Platform Cost of Ownership
Interesting charts. Though I think there are a number of indirect costs as well. Serves as a good starting point. From the Tableau blog, and they fare well on...
From Wild WebMink
British BBQ
Ever wondered why barbecues aren’t the staple of summer life for the British that they are for Californians? It’s because any time you try to plan one (like we...
From Computer Science Teachers Association
Sock Monkey and the CSTA Chapter Liaison
While in Atlanta for an AP Computer Science meeting, Sock Monkey had a chance to meet Fran Trees, CSTA's Chapter Liaison. Fran helps volunteers through the chapter...
From The Computing Community Consortium Blog
US Ignite & GigU Workshops:
I’m just back from a great workshop on
From The Eponymous Pickle
Watson as Physicians Assistant
IBM's Jeopardy expert Watson moves forward and is now working as a physicians assistant. Medical diagnosis was an early application of artificial intelligence...
From The Eponymous Pickle
Evernote Creates a Peeking Self Test App
A Clever idea. The Evernote note-taking system, which I use, has created a free app which uses the smart cover of the iPad to let you test yourself on information...
From The Eponymous Pickle
Business Intelligence Database Management Systems
The following excellent Forrester technical report on agile BI methods: The Dawning of the Age of BI DBMS, by Boris Evelson.For Business Process Professionals ...
From The Eponymous Pickle
People Widget
Google Gmail People widget . Gives you background information about people you are interacting with. It's always good to have relevant context when you are communicating...
From Michael Nielsen