Top news of the week: 19.02.2020.

Technological convergence, Technology, Futurology, Machine learning, Automation, Artificial intelligence

Robotics

On Feb 12, 2020
@RobotShop shared
January 2020 robotics transactions start off strong, despite headwinds https://t.co/eJ21kWEH26 @RoboticBusiness https://t.co/AN0MBePn5C
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January 2020 robotics transactions start off strong

In January 2020, robotics companies serving logistics, healthcare, and agriculture received funding support, while manufacturing was still slow.

On Feb 13, 2020
@j2bryson shared
@crjaensch @steppenlex @AnB_Law FWIW I have a few papers on consciousness https://t.co/sT9FlGBCrt
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AI Ethics: Artificial Intelligence, Robots, and Society

Similarly, here's some of my papers on emotions, which I also don't believe determine ethical obligation, but are clearly involved in humans' ethical intuitions: Eugene Y. Bann …

On Feb 15, 2020
@WIRED shared
Our favorite President's Day deals so far: 🛏️Mattresses, up to $350 off 🏕️Outdoor clearance sales at REI, Backcountry, Huckleberry, and more 🎧Our favorite headphones for $50 off https://t.co/rAPbtG8624
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The Best Presidents' Day Sales

Shopping this long holiday weekend? We hunted down the best bargains from the likes of Apple, Amazon, and more.

On Feb 14, 2020
@PeterDiamandis shared
Hear an excerpt from the #audiobook edition of #FutureIsFaster, read by yours truly with @steven_kotler via @SimonAudio – available everywhere🎧 Audible: https://t.co/ER95ZpZlN5 Google Play: https://t.co/ceT3PsgmsJ Apple Books: https://t.co/jyn3DdBpRJ https://t.co/cn5w7FtHR7
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On Feb 18, 2020
@j2bryson shared
RT @cortnie_cdo: @j2bryson @FrankPasquale It seems law firms are preparing for Class-Actions because of this type of Facial-recognition based hiring & assessments... check this article @j2bryson @FrankPasquale @jovialjoy https://t.co/ivyOTPV3au
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AI-Related Lawsuits Are Coming

As HR managers use artificial intelligence (AI) to make recruiting decisions, evaluate employee performance, and decide on promotions and firings, HR executives should know that several law ...

On Feb 13, 2020
@RobotLaunch shared
RT @sabinehauert: Year after year we feature women in robotics you need to know about on Ada Lovelace Day. Check out this year’s 30 nominees, and the 150 featured over the years @RobotLaunch @HallieSiegel #WomenInScienceDay https://t.co/U3Gn5WY03z
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30 women in robotics you need to know about – 2019

30 women in robotics you need to know about – 2019

On Feb 18, 2020
@RoboticBusiness shared
Geek+ launches U.S. operations, opens San Diego office - https://t.co/T9gQEimMBt https://t.co/uvp8qd1Aww
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Geek+ launches U.S. operations, opens San Diego office

Geek+, which claims to be the largest provider of logistics robots in the world, continued its expansion into the Americas and announced new executives.

On Feb 14, 2020
@PeterDiamandis shared
Hear an excerpt from the #audiobook edition of #FutureIsFaster, read by yours truly with @steven_kotler via @SimonAudio – available everywhere🎧 Audible: https://t.co/ER95ZpZlN5 Google Play: https://t.co/ceT3PsgmsJ Apple Books: https://t.co/jyn3DdBpRJ https://t.co/cn5w7FtHR7
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The Future Is Faster Than You Think: How Converging Technologies Are Transforming Business, Industries, and Our Lives

The Future Is Faster Than You Think: How Converging Technologies Are Transforming Business, Industries, and Our Lives audiobook written by Peter H. Diamandis, Steven Kotler. Narrated by ...