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Elon Musk and AI leaders call for a ban on killer robots
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Leaders in the fields of AI and robotics, including Elon Musk and Google DeepMind’s Mustafa Suleyman, have signed a letter calling on the United...
Leaders in the fields of AI and robotics, including Elon Musk and Google DeepMind’s Mustafa Suleyman, have signed a letter calling on the United Nations to ban lethal autonomous weapons, otherwise known as “killer robots.” In their petition, the group...
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Tech leaders warn against 'Pandora's box' of robotic weapons
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More than 100 robotics and artificial intelligence leaders including billionaire Elon Musk are urging the United Nations to take action against the dangers of autonomous weapons, known as "killer robots."
More than 100 robotics and artificial intelligence leaders including billionaire Elon Musk are urging the United Nations to take action against the dangers of autonomous weapons, known as "killer robots."
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Microsoft’s speech recognition system hits a new accuracy milestone
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Microsoft announced today that its conversational speech recognition system has reached a 5.1% error rate, its lowest so...
Microsoft announced today that its conversational speech recognition system has reached a 5.1% error rate, its lowest so far. This surpasses the 5.9% error rate reached last year by a group of researchers from Microsoft Artificial Intelligence and Research and puts...
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Elon Musk calls for ban on use of killer robots - CNET
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Group of robotics and AI researchers warn that robotic weapons could usher in the "third revolution in warfare."
Group of robotics and AI researchers warn that robotic weapons could usher in the "third revolution in warfare."
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Gillmor Gang: Ah-Clem
TechCrunch
The Gillmor Gang — Philip Proctor, Frank Radice, Kevin Marks, Denis Pombriant, and Steve Gillmor. Recorded live Saturday, August 19, 2017. The Firesign Theatre’s Phil Proctor joins the Gang. Topics...
The Gillmor Gang — Philip Proctor, Frank Radice, Kevin Marks, Denis Pombriant, and Steve Gillmor. Recorded live Saturday, August 19, 2017. The Firesign Theatre’s Phil Proctor joins the Gang. Topics preclude: will the realDonaldTrump please step down, what is reality,...
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AI-powered filter app Prisma wants to sell its tech to other companies
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Prisma, the Russian company best known for its AI-powered photo filters, is shifting to B2B. The company won’t retire its popular app, but says...
Prisma, the Russian company best known for its AI-powered photo filters, is shifting to B2B. The company won’t retire its popular app, but says in the future, it will focus on selling machine vision tools to other tech firms. “We...
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Prisma shifts focus to b2b with an API for AI-powered mobile effects
TechCrunch
The startup behind the Prisma style transfer app is shifting focus onto the b2b space, building tools for developers that draw on its expertise...
The startup behind the Prisma style transfer app is shifting focus onto the b2b space, building tools for developers that draw on its expertise using neural networks and deep learning technology to power visual effects on mobile devices. Read More
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AI revolution will be all about humans, says Siri trailblazer
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It's 2050 and the world revolves around you. From the contents of your fridge to room temperature—digital assistants ensure your home runs smoothly. Your screens know your taste...
It's 2050 and the world revolves around you. From the contents of your fridge to room temperature—digital assistants ensure your home runs smoothly. Your screens know your taste and show channels you want to see as you enter the room....
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Monster brings a music-centric voice assistant to its headphone line
TechCrunch
Monster isn’t exactly regarded as the most innovative force in tech, but it has decided to...
Monster isn’t exactly regarded as the most innovative force in tech, but it has decided to get in on the voice assistant game by baking support for a helper called Melody directly into their headphones. Speak Music, which makes the...
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Microsoft brings some Cortana magic to Skype Preview for Android
Windows Central
Microsoft has brought a little bit of Cortana magic to the Skype Preview app on Android. If you use the Skype Preview app for Android, then you can...
Microsoft has brought a little bit of Cortana magic to the Skype Preview app on Android. If you use the Skype Preview app for Android, then you can now interact with Cortana alongside all of your other chats — so...
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Artificial neural networks decode brain activity during performed and imagined movements
SCIENCE DAILY
Filtering information for search engines, acting as an opponent during a board game or recognizing images: Artificial intelligence has far outpaced human intelligence in certain tasks....
Filtering information for search engines, acting as an opponent during a board game or recognizing images: Artificial intelligence has far outpaced human intelligence in certain tasks. Researchers are showing how ideas from computer science could revolutionize brain research. They illustrate...
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How to buy the right Amazon Echo
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Alexa seems to be everywhere. Since Amazon’s voice assistant was introduced three years ago, it’s grown and grown in size and scope....
Alexa seems to be everywhere. Since Amazon’s voice assistant was introduced three years ago, it’s grown and grown in size and scope. Alexa is now on dozens of devices, has over 15,000 “skills,” and is quite possibly the name you...
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AI implications: Engineer's model lays groundwork for machine-learning device
SCIENCE DAILY
In what could be a small step for science potentially leading to a breakthrough, an engineer has taken steps toward using nanocrystal networks for artificial intelligence applications.
In what could be a small step for science potentially leading to a breakthrough, an engineer has taken steps toward using nanocrystal networks for artificial intelligence applications.
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AI implications: Engineer's model lays groundwork for machine-learning device
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In what could be a small step for science potentially leading to a breakthrough, an engineer at Washington University in St. Louis has taken steps toward using nanocrystal networks for...
In what could be a small step for science potentially leading to a breakthrough, an engineer at Washington University in St. Louis has taken steps toward using nanocrystal networks for artificial intelligence applications.
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Samsung’s 2017 TVs can now identify music with Shazam
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Samsung’s removing a step in between hearing a good song you don’t recognize on TV and pulling out...
Samsung’s removing a step in between hearing a good song you don’t recognize on TV and pulling out your smartphone to identify it with Shazam, Siri, or Google Assistant. That can take a few seconds — if your phone is...
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New study challenges long-accepted views on human-autonomy interaction
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A team of Army scientists and engineers have challenged long-held views in the area of human-autonomy interaction to change the way science involves people, especially in developing advanced technical systems that involve...
A team of Army scientists and engineers have challenged long-held views in the area of human-autonomy interaction to change the way science involves people, especially in developing advanced technical systems that involve artificial intelligence and autonomy.
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Microsoft researchers test AI-controlled soaring machine
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In the searing midday heat of the Nevada desert, a white Jeep Wrangler heads down a desolate strip of dirt road, surrounded on either side by miles of sagebrush and sand.
In the searing midday heat of the Nevada desert, a white Jeep Wrangler heads down a desolate strip of dirt road, surrounded on either side by miles of sagebrush and sand.
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McDonald's Generates Buzz With Ad Showing iPhone 8 Mockup
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McDonald's is generating lots of buzz today after it used an iPhone 8 mockup in an ad promoting...
McDonald's is generating lots of buzz today after it used an iPhone 8 mockup in an ad promoting its mymacca's mobile ordering app in Australia. McDonald's promotional email courtesy of MacRumors reader Amir T. The ad, emailed to many customers...
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How to make an AI forget
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We all know what it's like to forget something. A loved one's birthday. A childhood memory. Even people capable of extraordinary memory feats – say, memorising the order of a deck of cards in less than...
We all know what it's like to forget something. A loved one's birthday. A childhood memory. Even people capable of extraordinary memory feats – say, memorising the order of a deck of cards in less than 20 seconds – will...
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Govt funds controversial facial recognition tech
Sky News
The Home Office plans to invest more in facial recognition technology for the police despite warnings that it could be illegal and concerns over surveillance.
The Home Office plans to invest more in facial recognition technology for the police despite warnings that it could be illegal and concerns over surveillance.
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Crunch Report | Apple Spending $1 Billion on Original Content
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Apple is spending $1 billion to acquire original content, Workday acquires Pattern, Google Home now lets...
Apple is spending $1 billion to acquire original content, Workday acquires Pattern, Google Home now lets you make free phone calls and Andrew Ng is starting an AI fund. All this on Crunch Report! Read More
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Google acquires AIMatter, maker of the Fabby computer vision app
TechCrunch
Computer vision — the branch of artificial intelligence that lets computers “see” and process images like...
Computer vision — the branch of artificial intelligence that lets computers “see” and process images like humans do (and, actually, often better than us), and then use those images to help run programmes — is at the heart of how...
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An inside look at Ford’s $1 billion bet on Argo AI
THE VERGE
Somewhere between the 14th and 15th floors in a concrete stairwell, Bryan Salesky pauses,...
Somewhere between the 14th and 15th floors in a concrete stairwell, Bryan Salesky pauses, searching for the right words to explain his mission for the foreseeable future. He wants to give cars the eyes, ears, and brains they need to...
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Elon Musk: AI Poses Bigger Threat to Humanity Than North Korea
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Elon Musk recently tweeted that North Korea doesn't pose as much of a threat to humanity as the rise of artificial intelligence.
Elon Musk recently tweeted that North Korea doesn't pose as much of a threat to humanity as the rise of artificial intelligence.
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Insilico and GSK collaborate to enhance drug discovery process
NEWS MEDICAL
Insilico Medicine, a Baltimore-based company at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) research for drug discovery, biomarker development and aging research announced today that it has formed a collaboration with...
Insilico Medicine, a Baltimore-based company at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) research for drug discovery, biomarker development and aging research announced today that it has formed a collaboration with GSK to explore how Insilico's AI capability can enhance its...
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Genesis introduces Google Assistant integration, allows for remote start, locking, unlocking, more
9to5Google
When someone buys a car from Genesis, they’re given three complimentary years of the company’s “Connected Services.” These services include the ability to remotely...
When someone buys a car from Genesis, they’re given three complimentary years of the company’s “Connected Services.” These services include the ability to remotely lock, unlock, start the vehicle, and much more. Announced today, users will now be able to...
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iDevices launches a light dimmer with Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant support
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iDevices is expanding its line of smart home products today with a dimmer switch, joining the company’s integrated wall outlets, smart plugs, lights, and...
iDevices is expanding its line of smart home products today with a dimmer switch, joining the company’s integrated wall outlets, smart plugs, lights, and more. Like all the iDevice products, the new dimmer switch is particularly notable for working without...
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iDevices Dimmer Switch Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET
CNET
It doesn't matter if you use Alexa, Siri, or the Google Assistant -- the iDevices Dimmer Switch is ready to listen.
It doesn't matter if you use Alexa, Siri, or the Google Assistant -- the iDevices Dimmer Switch is ready to listen.
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iDevices Announces New HomeKit-Compatible Dimmer Switch
MacRumors
iDevices, the company behind several HomeKit-enabled light switches and outlets, today announced the debut of its latest product, the Dimmer Switch. iDevices' new Dimmer...
iDevices, the company behind several HomeKit-enabled light switches and outlets, today announced the debut of its latest product, the Dimmer Switch. iDevices' new Dimmer Switch, like its wall switches, is an in-wall product designed to replace a traditional light switch....
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Google Pixel 2 Smartphone Will Feature Squeezable Sides and No Headphone Jack
MacRumors
Google's second-generation Pixel smartphone will be made by HTC and feature "squeezable" sides to perform different functions, according to a filing with the Federal...
Google's second-generation Pixel smartphone will be made by HTC and feature "squeezable" sides to perform different functions, according to a filing with the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday. The filing essentially confirms that the Google Pixel 2 will borrow the...
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Andrew Ng is raising a $150M AI Fund
TechCrunch
We knew that Andrew Ng had more than just a series of deep learning courses up his sleeve when he...
We knew that Andrew Ng had more than just a series of deep learning courses up his sleeve when he announced the first phase of his deeplearning.ai last week. It’s clear now that the turn of Ng’s three part act...
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The UE Boom 2 and UE Megaboom Bluetooth speakers now have Alexa built in
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Logitech’s UE Boom 2 and Megaboom speakers are...
Logitech’s UE Boom 2 and Megaboom speakers are some of the best Bluetooth speakers around, and now they’re getting even better with a new software update that adds support for Amazon’s Alexa assistant. The Alexa support — which is available...
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Beyond HAL: How artificial intelligence is changing space systems
SPACE NEWS
The $2.4 billion Mars 2020 mission is just one example of NASA’s increasing reliance on artificial intelligence, although...
The $2.4 billion Mars 2020 mission is just one example of NASA’s increasing reliance on artificial intelligence, although the term itself makes some people uneasy. SpaceNews.com
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AI seeks fantasy football challengers
BBC
The University of Southampton is challenging fantasy football fans to beat its AI at Premier League predictions.
The University of Southampton is challenging fantasy football fans to beat its AI at Premier League predictions.
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Google Allo arrives on the web, only pairs with Android phones at launch
TechCrunch
Google’s consumer-facing chat application Allo, a successor of sorts to...
Google’s consumer-facing chat application Allo, a successor of sorts to Gchat, is today available on the web for desktop users. The service, which lets you chat with friends while taking advantage of features like stickers, “smart replies” for one-tap responses,...
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Google Allo arrives on web, only pairs with Android phones at launch
TechCrunch
Google’s consumer-facing chat application Allo, a successor of sorts to Gchat, is today available on the web for desktop users. The service, which lets...
Google’s consumer-facing chat application Allo, a successor of sorts to Gchat, is today available on the web for desktop users. The service, which lets you chat with friends while taking advantage of features like stickers, “smart replies” for one-tap responses,...
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Neo-Nazi site moves to dark web after GoDaddy and Google bans
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Prominent neo-Nazi news site the Daily Stormer has apparently moved to the dark web...
Prominent neo-Nazi news site the Daily Stormer has apparently moved to the dark web after being denied domain registration from Google and GoDaddy. The site’s status page tweeted a link to the new site, which can only be accessed through...
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Schlage Sense Smart Deadbolt Now Remotely Controllable With Wi-Fi Adapter
MacRumors
Schlage today released a new Wi-Fi adapter that enables iOS and Android users to control the...
Schlage today released a new Wi-Fi adapter that enables iOS and Android users to control the Schlage Sense Smart Deadbolt away from home. Schlage Sense is a Bluetooth-enabled smart deadbolt compatible with HomeKit, allowing homeowners to control it using Siri...
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Allen-backed AI2 incubator aims to connect AI startups with world-class talent
TechCrunch
You can’t swing a cat these days without hitting some incubator or accelerator, or...
You can’t swing a cat these days without hitting some incubator or accelerator, or a startup touting its artificial intelligence chops — but for some reason, there are few if any incubators focused just on the AI sector. Seattle’s Allen...
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Snapchat's New 'Crowd Surf' Feature Stitches Together Users' Concert Videos
MacRumors
Snapchat is currently trialling a new concert-related feature on the platform that stitches together individual video...
Snapchat is currently trialling a new concert-related feature on the platform that stitches together individual video clips from different users to create one seamless video. Called Crowd Surf, the feature uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to work out when...
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Snapchat ‘Crowd Surf’ stitches together everyone’s concert videos
TechCrunch
Snapchat’s got a new trick to stay one step ahead of Instagram. Snapchat “Crowd Surf” uses artificial intelligence machine learning technology...
Snapchat’s got a new trick to stay one step ahead of Instagram. Snapchat “Crowd Surf” uses artificial intelligence machine learning technology to analyze when lots of people are all recording the same musical performance at the same time. It can then...
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Snapchat “Crowd Surf” stiches together everyone’s concert videos
TechCrunch
Snapchat’s got a new trick to stay one step ahead of Instagram by turning everyone’s quick video clips from concerts...
Snapchat’s got a new trick to stay one step ahead of Instagram by turning everyone’s quick video clips from concerts into a much more watchable music video you control. Snapchat “Crowd Surf” uses artificial intelligence machine learning technology to analyze when...
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Sony Introduces New Aftermarket CarPlay and Siri Eyes Free Systems
MacRumors
Sony today introduced its new XAV-AX200 in-car audio receiver, which doubles as an aftermarket CarPlay system....
Sony today introduced its new XAV-AX200 in-car audio receiver, which doubles as an aftermarket CarPlay system. Sony's previous-generation XAV-AX100 receiver The double-DIN XAV-AX200 has a 6.4-inch touchscreen, but Sony didn't specify if its capacitive, or resistive like its XAV-AX100 predecessor....
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Swift Creator and Former Apple Engineer Chris Lattner Joins Google's AI Team
MacRumors
Chris Lattner, once responsible for leading the teams behind Xcode and Swift, made headlines earlier this year when he left Apple to work at...
Chris Lattner, once responsible for leading the teams behind Xcode and Swift, made headlines earlier this year when he left Apple to work at Tesla. At the time, Lattner told MacRumors the opportunity to work on Tesla's self-driving project with...
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Did Elon Musk’s AI champ destroy humans at video games? It’s complicated
THE VERGE
You might not have noticed, but over the weekend a little coup took place. On Friday night, in front of a crowd of thousands,...
You might not have noticed, but over the weekend a little coup took place. On Friday night, in front of a crowd of thousands, an AI bot beat a professional human player at Dota 2 — one of the world’s...
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watchOS 4 beta 6 for Apple Watch now available
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VIDEO
Apple has released the sixth watchOS 4 developer beta for testing on all Apple Watch models. watchOS 4...
Apple has released the sixth watchOS 4 developer beta for testing on all Apple Watch models. watchOS 4 brings new watch faces including Siri and Toy Story options, enhanced Music and Workout experiences, Apple News, person to person payments and...
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MIT’s AI streaming software aims to stop those video stutters
TechCrunch
MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL) wants to ensure your streaming video experience stays...
MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL) wants to ensure your streaming video experience stays smooth. A research team led by MIT professor Mohammad Alizadeh has developed an artificial intelligence (dubbed ‘Pensieve’) that can select the best algorithms for...
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Google now recognizes 119 languages for voice-to-text dictation
THE VERGE
If you’re too lazy to type, Google’s speech-to-text recognition has added another 21 languages today. That brings support to 119...
If you’re too lazy to type, Google’s speech-to-text recognition has added another 21 languages today. That brings support to 119 language varieties for users who want to dictate a message to their phone, which Google claims is three times faster...
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Elon Musk warns about dangers of AI, Moto X4 leaks video - CNET
CNET
The biggest news in tech: Elon Musk says artificial intelligence could be more dangerous than North Korea, while Moto X4 hints dual...
The biggest news in tech: Elon Musk says artificial intelligence could be more dangerous than North Korea, while Moto X4 hints dual cameras and 4K shooting.
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Former Microsoft exec reveals why Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant beat Cortana
THE VERGE
Microsoft’s former AI expert, Qi Lu, moved to Chinese search giant Baidu earlier this...
Microsoft’s former AI expert, Qi Lu, moved to Chinese search giant Baidu earlier this year. Lu spent time working on Cortana and Microsoft’s bot platform whilst he was at the software giant, along with heading up the company’s Bing search...
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