With all the attention Artificial Intelligence (AI) attracts these days, a backlash is inevitable – and could even be constructive. Any technology advancing at a fast pace and with such breathless enthusiasm could use a reality check. But for a corrective
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As research teams at Google, Microsoft, Facebook, IBM, and even Amazon have broken new ground in artificial intelligence in recent years, Apple always seemed to be the odd man out. It was too closed off to meaningfully integrate AI into the company’s
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The changes we see, especially in the manufacturing sector, are faster than ever before. Shorter times to market, greater flexibility, and increased efficiency while ensuring product quality, are just some of the challenges companies face. And while smart
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Artificial Intelligence: American Attitudes and Trends Artificial Intelligence: American Attitudes and Trends Baobao Zhang and Allan Dafoe Center for the Governance of AI, Future of Humanity Institute, University of Oxford January 2019 1 Executive
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The photograph is cropped close on the face of four-year-old Yael, who is smiling and looking as healthy as can be. But a computer analysis of her features says something’s not right. She has MR XL Bain Type, the computer predicts—a very rare syndrome
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Two particular events directed my attention recently to the importance to democratise information about AI into governence and popular culture. The first was a congressional hearing of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg (the Cambridge Analytica story) where he at
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“It is a moment that happens, probably, every 25 years, it’s an exponential moment when both, business and technology architectures change at the same time. This moment has a potential to change everything, and If you are able to learn exponentially, you
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Depression is the leading disability worldwide, and it can kill. Nevertheless, scientists know surprisingly little about it. We do know, however, that talking seems to help — especially under the guidance of a licensed mental health professional. But
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Apple’s iMac updates and new HomePod speaker drew most of the attention at the company’s World Wide Developers keynote. But tucked away in the middle were a short few minutes in which software chief Craig Federighi casually launched Apple into one of the
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