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AT&T Ramps Artificial Intelligence Efforts

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AT&T --which has been ramping its operations and presence in the tech world in Los Angeles--said today that it is unveiling a new artificial intelligence (AI) platform called Acumos. The new, open-source platform is aimed at enabling programmers and researchers to more easily develop machine learning and AI software.

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Nervana’s $400M+ Buyout Reflects Key Tech Trend in Machine Learning

Xconomy

On the day after Intel announced its acquisition of San Diego machine learning startup Nervana Systems, investor Steve Jurvetson told me he was feeling a sense of satisfaction about a call he made three years ago, and how it has been playing out.

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Interview with Bryan Biniak, Connected Travel

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Two of the hottest sectors in the market today for investments and startups are in the area of machine learning/big data and advancements in automotive technology. What are some of the challenges of big data and machine learning today you have encountered? We've built everything from the ground up on our side.

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5 Keys To The Startup Mindset Required For Breakthrus

Startup Professionals Musings

Today there are a wealth of disruptive technologies available, including the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), advanced virtual reality (VR), and high-function robotics. But we all know that these are not solutions by themselves, but require integration into an innovative framework to solve real customer problems.

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Tech Giants’ Partnership To Explore Ethics, Societal Impacts of AI

Xconomy

With public interest in artificial intelligence technologies on the rise, five of the world’s largest corporations—vying against each other in so many spheres—are banding together to support research on the ethical and societal issues raised by machines with increasingly human-like capabilities.

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The Future of Human-Robot Interaction

Xconomy

I moderated the panel, which consisted of experts in the complementary fields of robotics, artificial intelligence, and human-computer interaction. As long as a human is in the loop to determine intent and constraints, I believe we are operating within a safe framework for lethal force.

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Source13 Gathers the Biggest Names in Mobile

Tech Zulu Event

You could STILL start a mobile company today and end up with a bigger market share than Google, Apple and Facebook combined. Luke Schneider, Silvercar – Similar to what SouthWest Airlines did for airline travel, Silvercar has simplified the airport car rental experience by offering a single make/model car, the Audi A4.

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