In 2016, I published a book called Technology Vs. Humanity. The title alone sparked alarmed discussions. Did I think we were in danger? Was technology really going to take over the world? Absolutely not: let me enthusiastically reiterate that the book title is not a prediction. I am a hopeful optimist, a humanist, and someone who still believes that technology can be harnessed for ... Read More »
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How technology and automation will impact human evolution
Technology-driven automation is omnipresent and pervading our lives like never before. From robots and chatbots to virtual/augmented reality, machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI) and beyond, the physical space is littered with digital influence. The impact of increased automation is already upon us and influencing our lives in all possible ways. Up till now technology adoption has never been so rapid, ... Read More »
Technology approaches real human voices; could ‘new reality’ of fake audio be on horizon?
Asher Labovich, 13, and his 10-year-old brother, Emerson, left, mess around with the family’s Alexa, an Amazon Echo voice assistant, while their mom, Laura Labovich, watches in Bethesda, Md. (Bill O’Leary / The Washington Post) What if you could make President Trump say whatever you wanted? How about listening to the vaguely robot-like voice of yourself, programmed into an app ... Read More »
Facebook Changes ‘Trending’ Feature to Rely Less on Human Editors
Facebook Changes ‘Trending’ Feature to Rely Less on Human Editors HIGHLIGHTS The update is Facebook’s attempt to stress its neutrality The Trending feature shows users the most-talked about stories and topics Facebook said it would no longer rely on editors for the feature Facebook changed its popular “Trending” feature, which shows users the most-talked about topics of the day, to ... Read More »
hree Days After Removing Human Editors, Facebook Is Already Trending Fake News
Three Days After Removing Human Editors, Facebook Is Already Trending Fake News HIGHLIGHTS Facebook on Friday announced algorithm-run Trending topics list The Trending feature shows users the most-talked about stories and topics Facebook was recently under fire due to its ‘biased’ trending list Facebook announced Friday that humans would no longer write descriptions for its Trending topics list, handing over ... Read More »
New AI system Beats Human in Aerial fight Simulation
In a breakthrough, an artificial intelligence (AI) gadget has emerged effective in opposition to a humanexpert at some stage in a excessive–constancy air fight simulation. The machine evolved on the college of Cincinnati within the US was assessed by way of situation–remember expert and retired US Air force Colonel Gene Lee – who holds considerable aerial combat enjoyas an teacher ... Read More »
facebook Messenger Now helps you to Make organization Calls With as much as 50 human beings
HIGHLIGHTS The organization calls feature may be available to users inside the subsequent 24 hours. Messenger now gives institution voice calling, however group video calls are lacking. maximum Messenger opponents – like Line, WeChat – have already got institution calling. fb on Wednesday delivered the group calling feature to its standalone Messenger app. With the brand newfeature, Messenger customers will ... Read More »