We’ve heard from other tech analysts that AI will not be making life and death decisions, but the driverless car that killed a pedestrian is proof that isn’t true. We a behind the scenes look at legislation relating to AI, warfare, and the Pentagon from… Read More »Killing Machines with Paul Scharre
Anil Sabharwal is the head of Google Photos and tells us that each day 1.2 Billion (with a “B”) photos are uploaded to their service. We get the skinny on some cool tools that help keep those billions of photos organized for each person, including… Read More »Face to Accurate Image Recognition Face with Anil Sabharwal
Artificial Intelligence and machine learning IS coming faster than a lot of people expected, but is there really anything to fear? We talk to Cap Tech consultant Jack Cox about the newest data regarding image recognition, machine learning, and the ethical responsibilities of humans. Links:
Part 2 of our chat with Vivek Wadhwa covers Universal Basic Income and what the future could really hold if we continue down this path with Artificial Intelligence and Automation. Vivek Wadhwa is a Silicon Valley thought leader and co-author of “The Driver in the… Read More »Silicon Valley comes to Mr. Robot with Vivek Wadhwa Part 2
Who is responsible for the fallout? Vivek Wadhwa, Silicon Valley thought leader and co-author of “The Driver in the Driverless Car: How Our Technology Choices Will Create the Future,” discusses artificial intelligence and the repercussions of automation replacing people. Links:
In part 2 of our chat with Cory Doctorow, we get an update on the goings on at Boing Boing. “It remains an important place for me and my co-editors to both flesh out our ideas, to celebrate the things that we find marvelous in… Read More »What If We All Walked Away? with Cory Doctorow Part 2
What if we just threw our hands up and gave up on society as a whole? We talk to Cory Doctorow, who penned a novel that theorizes one possible outcome. Cory has a lengthy bio that includes consultant for the Electronic Frontier Foundation, MIT Media… Read More »What If We All Walked Away? with Cory Doctorow Part 1
If you post a thought on Twitter, who owns that data – you, Twitter, your ISP…? In part 1 of this 3 part discussion, we bring in Kevin Kelly and Andreas Weigend to challenge the idea that everything you create belongs to you, and how… Read More »Your Data vs Your Privacy with Kevin Kelly, Andreas Weigend Part 1
This is the final piece of the discussion with Kevin Kelly and Andreas Weigend. In this last chapter, we examine how humans can play a key role in the rise of automation. Everyone doesn’t have to lose their jobs, but they might have to adjust… Read More »Your Data vs Your Privacy with Kevin Kelly, Andreas Weigend Part 3
This is part 2 of a 3 part discussion with authors and thought leaders Kevin Kelly and Andreas Weigend regarding data and privacy. In this portion, we tackle automation and artificial intelligence, and how advancing technologies are forcing people to adjust their comfort zones. Links:
