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Robotics

@Tribotix shared
On Jun 15, 2021
Study explores the potential of using a humanoid robot to entertain the elderly https://t.co/Vwa3oIckiA #robot
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Study explores the potential of using a humanoid robot to entertain the elderly

Study explores the potential of using a humanoid robot to entertain the elderly

Humanoid robots have the potential of assisting humans in a variety of settings, ranging from home environments to malls, schools and healthcare facilities. Some roboticists have been ...

@WIRED shared
On Jun 9, 2021
“And, you know, this is the way that Apple makes one-plus-one equal three. When you buy one Apple product, you find yourself wanting to buy more because the experience is designed to be better with more of them.” https://t.co/bkYBnsu8GH
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Apple World's Full Scope Is Coming Into Focus

Apple World's Full Scope Is Coming Into Focus

This week, Apple doubled down on its vision of a seamlessly integrated ecosystem of products, software, and services. The catch? You need to be all in on Apple.

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Research

@hugo_larochelle shared
On Jun 14, 2021
RT @mpd37: We are looking for reviewers for ICLR 2022. If you feel like you would like to help with reviewing and haven’t been contacted yet, fill out this form: https://t.co/r0SUSI1aRN @iclr_conf
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ICLR-2022 New Reviewer Form

ICLR-2022 New Reviewer Form

Thank you for your interest in volunteering to serve as a reviewer for ICLR 2022. We are looking for new reviewers in deep learning, machine learning, computer vision, natural language ...

@egrefen shared
On Jun 9, 2021
RT @_rockt: We are extremely excited to announce the launch of the @NeurIPSConf 2021 NetHack Challenge! Based on @NetHack_LE, presented at NeurIPS last year (https://t.co/X0B9M5UDNg), this accessible challenge will be a showdown between neural and symbolic AI. https://t.co/Ea6DizRbH7
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Launching the NetHack Challenge at NeurIPS 2021

Launching the NetHack Challenge at NeurIPS 2021

We are excited to launch the NetHack Challenge (@NetHack_LE) with a #NeurIPS2021 competition! NetHack is one of the hardest games ever made and it runs 50-100x faster than other RL ...

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Applied Use Cases

@dmonett shared
On Jun 9, 2021
"[A] substantial percentage of large companies aren’t ready for AI transformation on an ethical level. Businesses that pursue AI without paying attention to ethical pitfalls run the risk of alienating customers and violating laws." #AI #ethics https://t.co/HclC9KxN7t
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3D Scene Synthesis for the Real World

3D Scene Synthesis for the Real World

What’s new: The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency developed an app called CBP One that matches asylum seekers …

@Sam_L_Shead shared
On Jun 11, 2021
RT @_KarenHao: The costliness of data collection and strengthening data privacy regulations have given rise to a whole new industry. Need a hundred thousand faces, or a hundred thousand patients to train your AI? These companies will make it for you. https://t.co/ZuyXnWDWqf
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These creepy fake humans herald a new age in AI

These creepy fake humans herald a new age in AI

Need more data for deep learning? Synthetic data companies will make it for you.

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Ethics

@IEET shared
On Jun 14, 2021
RT @EvanSelinger: In my @LAReviewofBooks review of “The Power Ethics," I make the case against combining ethical optimism + innovation enthusiasm, and highlight the danger of downplaying sources of power that constrain, deflate, appropriate & destroy ethical aspirations. https://t.co/hyH0Z19kX6
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Be Skeptical of Thought Leaders

Be Skeptical of Thought Leaders

Evan Selinger picks apart Susan Liautaud’s “cheerful boosterism.”...

@EleHrwch shared
On Jun 15, 2021
RT @CogX_Festival: One to watch: The next wave: Probabilistic programming with Stuart Russell featuring @gemmamilne Join the conversation https://t.co/cRNQm1Ou1J #cogx2021
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CogX Festival 2021 Live

CogX Festival 2021 Live

Get tickets to CogX Festival 2021, taking place 06/14/2021 to 06/16/2021. Hopin is your source for engaging events and experiences.

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Marketing

@paulroetzer shared
On Jun 8, 2021
RT @MktgAi: AI can find missed opportunities, reduce waste, and accelerate revenue. Join @lead_crunch's @jonathanspier and our CEO @paulroetzer for this free webinar on July 15 at 12pm EDT/9am PDT. Register today! https://t.co/ksJlWwWNSa https://t.co/XSfx5QXG44
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Use AI to Find Your Best Prospects

Use AI to Find Your Best Prospects

Join us on July 15 at 12 p.m. ET as LeadCrunch discusses how AI helps you find better leads faster.

@nigewillson shared
On Jun 10, 2021
The future of Artificial Intelligence in finance is here: Reducing the cost of accuracy https://t.co/ouBpmEP6e7 #ai #artificialintelligence #machinelearning #deeplearning #finance https://t.co/ucBOOIGXoS
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The future of AI in finance is here: Reducing the cost of accuracy

The future of AI in finance is here: Reducing the cost of accuracy

Finance professionals are no longer willing to endure painstaking manual reviews and the threat of inaccurate data in forecasts and plans.

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Healthcare

@ahier shared
On Jun 9, 2021
RT @pierrepinna: 4 Scenarios for The #FutureOfWork All will depend of human choices to building a better world... or not... https://t.co/r3Tgou0qKt by @urvashi_aneja v/ @BritishCouncil #AI #AIEthics #DigitalTransformation #4IR #MachineLearning Cc @MiaD @DeepLearn007 @sallyeaves @SpirosMargaris https://t.co/30bRy2krwX
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Four scenarios for the future of work

Four scenarios for the future of work

Who benefits from technological change? In this essay Urvashi Aneja imagines four alternative futures for work in the global south.

@AkwyZ shared
On Jun 11, 2021
RT @psb_dc: How could AI help create jobs even in rural areas, and what would it take? #AI #DigitalDivide #FutureOfWork cc @MatthewSekol @guzmand @HaroldSinnott @SpirosMargaris @MeghanMBiro @AkwyZ @barbmaclean @jongovi @AndrewinContact https://t.co/6fVZXApEXw v/ @McKinsey_MGI @kevin_scott
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Forward Thinking on artificial intelligence with Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott

Forward Thinking on artificial intelligence with Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott

How could AI help create jobs even in rural areas, and what would it take? In this podcast episode, Kevin Scott shares his ideas with James Manyika.

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Cybersecurity

@nigewillson shared
On Jun 14, 2021
How Artificial Intelligence will Transform Businesses in 2021? via @analyticsinme https://t.co/5BlRfosDXd #ai #artificialintelligence #machinelearning #deeplearning https://t.co/Ajy7zf6hGN
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How Artificial Intelligence will Transform Businesses in 2021?

How Artificial Intelligence will Transform Businesses in 2021?

Every industry is being transformed by Artificial Intelligence. AI is capable of controlling corporate process automation as well as accumulating data analysis findings. Here is how ...

@cybersecboardrm shared
On Jun 11, 2021
16 Tech Roles That Are Experiencing A Shortage Of Talent #ArtificialIntelligence https://t.co/j3byhgwyuz
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16 Tech Roles That Are Experiencing A Shortage Of Talent

16 Tech Roles That Are Experiencing A Shortage Of Talent

The demand for specific technology experts is increasing, and leaders are seeing a shortage of people qualified to hold these roles.

Read more: Cybersecurity
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