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This month, The Essentials Report, has curated & analyzed the content published by 174 influencers like Joanna J Bryson and WIRED, discussing hashtags such as #AI , #robotics and #showbotics.
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Britain funds research into drones that decide who they kill, says report
Investigation reveals that technology for autonomous lethal weapons with artificial intelligence is being funded by MoD
Britain funds research into drones that decide who they kill, says report
Investigation reveals that technology for autonomous lethal weapons with artificial intelligence is being funded by MoD
Defining the Dilemmas of Artificial Intelligence
Media Lab researchers are part of a growing movement at MIT to explore the regulatory frontiers of AI—in society and in our hearts and minds
Defining the Dilemmas of Artificial Intelligence
Media Lab researchers are part of a growing movement at MIT to explore the regulatory frontiers of AI—in society and in our hearts and minds
Mama Mia It's Sophia: A Show Robot Or Dangerous Platform To Mislead?
Sophia is the latest in a long tradition of show robots outlined in this article. Unlike their predecessors, the creators of Sophia have crossed a line with exaggerated claims about their AI. This misleads policymakers and the military who need to make informed decisions about the ...
Mama Mia It's Sophia: A Show Robot Or Dangerous Platform To Mislead?
Sophia is the latest in a long tradition of show robots outlined in this article. Unlike their predecessors, the creators of Sophia have crossed a line with exaggerated claims about their ...
Living with AGI
artificial and natural intelligence, including politics, art, and higher education
Living with AGI
artificial and natural intelligence, including politics, art, and higher education
One Giant Step for a Chess-Playing Machine
The stunning success of AlphaZero, a deep-learning algorithm, heralds a new age of insight — one that, for humans, may not last long.
One Giant Step for a Chess-Playing Machine
The stunning success of AlphaZero, a deep-learning algorithm, heralds a new age of insight — one that, for humans, may not last long.
Should We Be Worried About Computerized Facial Recognition?
The technology could revolutionize policing, medicine, even agriculture—but its applications can easily be weaponized.
Should We Be Worried About Computerized Facial Recognition?
The technology could revolutionize policing, medicine, even agriculture—but its applications can easily be weaponized.
With Brain Implants, Scientists Aim to Translate Thoughts into Speech
Experts increasingly think a system that could help paralyzed patients is within reach
With Brain Implants, Scientists Aim to Translate Thoughts into Speech
Experts increasingly think a system that could help paralyzed patients is within reach
An Overview of National AI Strategies
The race to become the global leader in artificial intelligence has officially begun.
An Overview of National AI Strategies
The race to become the global leader in artificial intelligence has officially begun.