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How the Enlightenment Ends
Philosophically, intellectually—in every way—human society is unprepared for the rise of artificial intelligence.<p>Three years ago, at a conference on transatlantic issues, the subject of artificial intelligence appeared on the agenda. I was on the verge of skipping that session—it lay outside my …
Artificial IntelligenceAI and Compute
We're releasing an analysis showing that since 2012, the amount of compute used in the largest AI training runs has been increasing exponentially …
Deep LearningDeep Learning On Your Desktop
The AI revolution is here. However, GPU-accelerated AI and HPC deployments can be complex and time consuming to build, test and maintain. And keeping pace with the community’s fast-moving advances in software development requires a high level of expertise to manage driver, library, and framework or …
Deep LearningTo Build Truly Intelligent Machines, Teach Them Cause and Effect
Judea Pearl, a pioneering figure in artificial intelligence, argues that AI has been stuck in a decades-long rut. His prescription for progress? …
Artificial IntelligenceConsumers Say Artificial Intelligence OK For Healthcare, Not Retail, Banking
Consumers may be getting comfortable using artificial intelligence in their daily lives, though their comfort level may differ based on the situation.<p>…
Artificial IntelligenceSennheiser brings their sound expertise to the new fitness-focused CX Sport wireless headphones
Built for active audiophiles.<p>Author:<p>Staff<p>Publish date:<p>Social count:<p>0<p>There are plenty of sport-specific wireless headphones out there, but only a few …
Consumer TechGoogle’s data collection might become creepier than ever with the help of AI
If you thought Google’s data collection practices were creepy, then wait until you hear about what the future holds.<p>Google may be looking to turn …
Artificial IntelligenceGoogle Employees Quit in Protest Over Military Artificial Intelligence Program
Google headquarters in Mountain View. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)<p>Google is working with the U.S. military to deploy artificial intelligence that …
Artificial IntelligenceChinese ASIC Manufacturer To Turn To AI In Case Of Stricter Gov’t Regulation
Due to the recent crypto crackdown in China, Chinese ASIC chip manufacturer Bitmain is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) as an alternate …
CryptocurrencySpeaker Cables: Can You Hear the Difference? Tables With Data
<b>Tables With Data</b><p>Table I shows the results of the listening panel’s pre-test evaluations of the three cables tested (left part) and their ratings of …
AudiophileChina Leads The U.S. In Patent Applications For Blockchain And Artificial Intelligence
China, thanks to its 1.37 billion residents, leads the world on a number of counts. The smartphone user population totaled 663 million last year, more than anywhere else, and its internet penetration stood at 751 million.<p>Now China ranks first in the world in the number of patent applications from …
Artificial IntelligenceWill Google Duplex Evolve Into a Virtual Teaching Assistant?
Blog: Technology and LearningIf you have not already, I recommend taking 4 minutes and 11 seconds to watch the Google Duplex demo:Your first reaction …
Artificial IntelligenceDeals: Get Started In AI With This Online Course
From self-driving cars to the music recommendations Siri gives you, AI plays a pivotal role in the tech we use today. And, as more companies leverage …
Machine LearningAI Made These Paintings
Less than a year after he got his high school diploma and left Shenandoah Junction, W.Va., for Silicon Valley, Robbie Barrat began teaching computers …
Artificial IntelligenceChina's city of Tianjin to set up $16-billion artificial intelligence fund
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's northern port city of Tianjin announced plans on Thursday to set up funds worth 100 billion yuan ($16 billion) to support the artificial intelligence industry, official news agency Xinhua said.<p>China aims to become a world leader in artificial intelligence by 2025, taking …
Artificial IntelligenceStruggle with mindfulness? This two-minute walking meditation is a game-changer
Sometimes it’s hard work to get in the calm mind-set that’s kind of crucial for a successful meditation sesh: You may feel anxious, super-distracted, …
MeditationThe Toronto Declaration on Machine Learning calls for AI that protects human rights
When it comes to developing artificial intelligence, President Trump may want a free-market approach. But a number of experts disagree — we need …
Machine LearningThe data science life: Intuit's Ashok Srivastava on AI, machine learning, and diversity of thought
Intuit's chief data officer Ashok Srivastava explains where AI and machine learning overlap, managing data science teams and why he looks to hire …
Machine LearningHonor aims high with AI-powered flagship - Mobile World Live
Honor took the wraps off its 2018 flagship smartphone, Honor 10, which it said introduces two “ground-breaking” technologies to consumers.<p>Firstly, …
Artificial IntelligencePlatform Aiming to Identify Health Problems Using AI Launching Alpha Version Within Weeks
<b>A blockchain-based platform which bills itself as the “future of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare” is preparing to launch an alpha version</b> …
Artificial IntelligenceArtificial intelligence will replicate the human biases we don't acknowledge having
If we struggle to understand the unfairness of the world, the computers we program will share the same fate.<p>The idea of shifting decision-making to algorithms and artificial intelligence is a compelling one: It can, so the theory goes, remove the inconsistencies and prejudices of human …
Artificial IntelligenceTrump just appointed himself the White House's top AI adviser
The White House last week proudly announced the formation of a committee to advise the president and Federal government on AI. It’s a shame that it’s a total sham.<p>Sure, the US is forming the committee, that part’s real. Here’s a link to the official document announcing the panel, including remarks …
Donald TrumpThese Cloud Apps Leverage AI To Boost Business Efficiency — and Predict Mishaps Before They Happen
Boosted efficiency, better decisions, minimized costs and increased yields are all top of mind for businesses — especially in today’s evolving retail …
Artificial IntelligenceDiscover Today's Most Popular Commercial Machine Learning Techniques with 6 e-Books & 12.5 Hours of Course Content
<b>Python Machine Learning</b><p>Build Powerful Python Machine Learning Algorithms to Generate Useful Data Insights<p><b>Step-by-Step Machine Learning with …
Machine LearningGoogle employees reportedly quit over military drone AI project
Around a dozen Google employees have quit over the company's involvement in an artificial intelligence drone program for the Pentagon called Project Maven, <i>Gizmodo</i> reported today. Meanwhile, nearly 4,000 workers have now demanded an end to the company's participation in Maven in a petition that also …
Artificial IntelligenceResearchers use AI to brighten ultra-low light images without adding noise
Researchers with the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign and Intel have developed a deep neural network that brightens ultra-low light images …
Machine LearningThe Lazy Man's Guide To Losing Fat And Building Muscle
Image: iStock<p>Like most guys of a certain vintage, I have mixed feelings about my body. Staying lean and not surrendering to the siren’s call of the …
Nutrition‘Deep learning’ — the hot topic in AI
Deep learning may be one of the most overhyped of modern technologies, but there is a good chance that it will one day become the secret sauce in …
Machine LearningHow Frightened Should We Be of A.I.?
Thinking about artificial intelligence can help clarify what makes us human—for better and for worse.<p>Precisely how and when will our curiosity kill us? I bet you’re curious. A number of scientists and engineers fear that, once we build an artificial intelligence smarter than we are, a form of A.I. …
Artificial IntelligenceCould a Stranger Hijack Your Smart Home?
Voice-activated devices like Alexa and Google Assistant may be more vulnerable than we thought. So what happens when they control your whole home?<p>In a way, there was something almost quaint about the news this week that Amazon is doubling down on its smart-home endeavors by creating a line of model …
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