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5 simple rules to make AI a force for good
The rise of AI has lead to tattered privacy protections and rogue algorithms. Here’s what we can do about it.
5 simple rules to make AI a force for good
The rise of AI has lead to tattered privacy protections and rogue algorithms. Here’s what we can do about it.
How googly eyes solved one of today’s trickiest UX problems
A little robot at a library in Helsinki went from reviled to beloved, all because he got a new pair of plastic eyes.
How googly eyes solved one of today’s trickiest UX problems
A little robot at a library in Helsinki went from reviled to beloved, all because he got a new pair of plastic eyes.
IEEE Ranks Robot Creepiness: Sophia Is Not Even Close to the Top
Since its first appearance in 2016, the humanoid bot Sophia has become something of a celebrity. Sophia’s android body and face are…
IEEE Ranks Robot Creepiness: Sophia Is Not Even Close to the Top
Since its first appearance in 2016, the humanoid bot Sophia has become something of a celebrity. Sophia’s android body and face are…
Experiments with Making Convincing AI-Generated Fake News
Can the CTRL model create the “fake news” OpenAI was concerned about? Let's put it to the test.
Experiments with Making Convincing AI-Generated Fake News
Can the CTRL model create the “fake news” OpenAI was concerned about? Let's put it to the test.
Control of snake-like robots for high mobility and dexterity
Snake-like articulated mobile robots can enter narrow spaces and climb obstacles using their long and thin bodies, and are effective for inspection of narrow spaces and search-and-rescue operation on disaster sites. ...
Control of snake-like robots for high mobility and dexterity
Snake-like articulated mobile robots can enter narrow spaces and climb obstacles using their long and thin bodies, and are effective for inspection of narrow spaces and search-and-rescue ...
The 'Smart Kitchen' Is Very Stupid
Connected cookbooks? Alexa-enabled microwaves? None of this stuff will make you a better home cook.
The 'Smart Kitchen' Is Very Stupid
Connected cookbooks? Alexa-enabled microwaves? None of this stuff will make you a better home cook.
You’ve been warned: Full body deepfakes are the next step in AI-based human mimicry
This developing branch of synthetic media technology has commercial applications—but also has the potential to disrupt elections and spread disinformation.
You’ve been warned: Full body deepfakes are the next step in AI-based human mimicry
This developing branch of synthetic media technology has commercial applications—but also has the potential to disrupt elections and spread disinformation.
Behind the Rise of China's Facial-Recognition Giants
Megvii, one of four highly valued Chinese facial-recognition startups, has filed for an IPO. Most of its revenue comes from surveillance and security systems.
Behind the Rise of China's Facial-Recognition Giants
Megvii, one of four highly valued Chinese facial-recognition startups, has filed for an IPO. Most of its revenue comes from surveillance and security systems.
