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Top news of the week: 02.03.2021.

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Robotics

@planetrobotics shared
On Mar 1, 2021
RT @Robohub: Rapid robotics for operator safety: what a bottle picker can do https://t.co/AcEuE2diwL https://t.co/nIcRf5znk8
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Rapid robotics for operator safety: what a bottle picker can do

Rapid robotics for operator safety: what a bottle picker can do

Rapid robotics for operator safety: what a bottle picker can do

@singularityu shared
On Feb 26, 2021
This recent research found multiple scenarios where robotic friendships can constructively add to people’s lives, leading to companionships that are comparable to human-to-human relationships. https://t.co/KdPelXiy8p
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Will Robots Make Good Friends? Scientists Are Already Starting to Find Out

Will Robots Make Good Friends? Scientists Are Already Starting to Find Out

For some, relating to robots is just a natural extension of relating to other things in our world, like people, pets, and possessions.

Research

@weballergy shared
On Feb 25, 2021
RT @DeepMind: We’re very excited to announce our newest partnership with @MakerereU! The scholarships will be open to students from Uganda, other East African countries, or International students from a Sub-Saharan African country. Learn more: https://t.co/Rxdh0bg7Ay https://t.co/I6WnFCPCeX
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DeepMind supports the establishment of Master’s scholarships to study AI at Makerere University

DeepMind supports the establishment of Master’s scholarships to study AI at Makerere University

Press Release [For Immediate Release]DeepMind will make a donation to Makerere University to fund the establishment of four scholarships in the field of Machine Learning beginning in the ...

@NandoDF shared
On Feb 26, 2021
RT @OriolVinyalsML: 2016 -> 2021 Understanding Deep Learning (Still) Requires Rethinking Generalization A "refreshed" version of our paper from 2016, with a cool perspective from @prfsanjeevarora @TheOfficialACM Perspective: https://t.co/tc24cBl1m1 Paper: https://t.co/f3OKxTcbdQ
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Understanding Deep Learning (Still) Requires Rethinking Generalization

Understanding Deep Learning (Still) Requires Rethinking Generalization

In this work, we presented a simple experimental framework for interrogating purported measures of generalization.

Applied Use Cases

@joonian shared
On Feb 24, 2021
RT @rasmus_kleis: Meanwhile, in other big tech getting bigger news: "Apple buys a company every three to four weeks" https://t.co/HoZxQ88lNs
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Apple buys a company every three to four weeks

Apple buys a company every three to four weeks

The technology giant has bought around 100 companies in six years, chief executive Tim Cook has revealed.

@olivercameron shared
On Mar 1, 2021
RT @wayve_ai: New blog: today we're sharing some emerging behaviour our Driving Intelligence is developing on UK roads using end-to-end deep learning, such as this unprotected right turn! (1/7) https://t.co/5YVy1OO5jw https://t.co/IJ8ccmNtGd
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Emerging Behaviour of our Driving Intelligence with End to End Deep Learning

Emerging Behaviour of our Driving Intelligence with End to End Deep Learning

We’re building artificial intelligence capable of driving in any urban environment, anywhere in the world.

Ethics

@techreview shared
On Feb 26, 2021
For better accountability, we should shift the focus from the design of these systems to their impact. https://t.co/IPNcxgzKPR
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What is an “algorithm”? It depends whom you ask

What is an “algorithm”? It depends whom you ask

For better accountability, we should shift the focus from the design of these systems to their impact.

@mer__edith shared
On Feb 26, 2021
RT @safiyanoble: ‘This is bigger than just Timnit’: How Google tried to silence a critic and ignited a movement https://t.co/4WohJm6LKk — This is one of the best articles I’ve ever read on this issue, quoting so many women who are organizing the movement against Big Tech. Listen to Black women.
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‘This is bigger than just Timnit’: How Google tried to silence a critic and ignited a movement

‘This is bigger than just Timnit’: How Google tried to silence a critic and ignited a movement

Big Tech has used its power to control the field of AI ethics and avoid accountability. Now, the ouster of Timnit Gebru is putting the movement for equitable tech in the spotlight.

Marketing

@nigewillson shared
On Feb 26, 2021
Some late predictions ! Top five artificial intelligence predictions for 2021 https://t.co/xk50AMxeKe #ai #artificialintelligence #machinelearning #deeplearning #predictions https://t.co/QB505iDmxH
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Top five artificial intelligence predictions for 2021

Top five artificial intelligence predictions for 2021

How will businesses address AI autonomy in 2021?

@paulroetzer shared
On Feb 24, 2021
RT @MktgAi: Join us and @ohpandata CEO + AI evangelist @caldhubaib on Mar. 3 for an exclusive webinar that shows you how to humanize your brand using #AI. 🤝 https://t.co/aSDMowwcFY
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How is AI making your brand more human?

How is AI making your brand more human?

Join us on March 3 at 12 p.m. ET as Cal Al-Dhubaib, CEO, Pandata, discusses how to leverage AI tools to make your marketing more human.

Healthcare

@HIMSS shared
On Feb 25, 2021
UK companies with a proven track record of benefiting the lives of healthcare professionals and patients have been recognised in a global campaign, proudly supported by HIMSS alongside @ScotDevInt & @ECHAlliance. #DigitalHealth https://t.co/NGkg8FYYPG
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UK’s top 100 digital health innovators given a global boost

UK’s top 100 digital health innovators given a global boost

Campaign aims to export the most impactful health tech firms.

@AkwyZ shared
On Feb 28, 2021
RT @HaroldSinnott: @KirkDBorne @VerdictUK @globaldataplc @Ronald_vanLoon @GlenGilmore @alvinfoo @guidaautonoma @SmartCitiesW @Cities_Today @jblefevre60 @AkwyZ Congratulations @KirkDBorne! 👏🏻👏🏻 Congratulation to all! @VerdictUK @globaldataplc #IoT #IIoT #IoTPL #smartcities #5G #AI #IoT #tech #cities #FF Biggest #influencers in #future cities 🌇 in Q4 2020: Top individuals & companies to #follow 👉🏻 https://t.co/f6akDNFPkb
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Biggest influencers in future cities in Q4 2020: The top individuals and companies to follow

Biggest influencers in future cities in Q4 2020: The top individuals and companies to follow

GlobalData research has found the top influencers in future cities based on their performance online and on social media.

Cybersecurity

@ipfconline1 shared
On Feb 26, 2021
RT @SpirosMargaris: Why #Regulators and decisionmakers still don't 'get' #AI technology https://t.co/HDgOOdpUgj #fintech #insurtech #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #DeepLearning #BigData @DashveenjitK @techhq @psb_dc @HaroldSinnott @DioFavatas @YuHelenYu @pierrepinna @antgrasso @mclynd https://t.co/j0GEh7160u
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How hackers are weaponizing artificial intelligence

How hackers are weaponizing artificial intelligence

Policymakers should explore how to resolve accountability and trust-building issues with AI technology, but first they need a better understanding of AI.

@ChuckDBrooks shared
On Feb 26, 2021
Fintech Cybersecurity Trends in 2021 - Security Boulevard https://t.co/j9UONqcmvN
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Fintech Cybersecurity Trends in 2021

Fintech Cybersecurity Trends in 2021

Article by Beau PetersWhen the pandemic struck, online bad actors took it as an opportunity to double-down on their attacks through ransomware, malware, and social engineering. Newly remote ...