Here's what's been happening in the field of AI this week.
Why Uber wants to build scooters and bikes that can drive themselves
Uber is looking to hire people to help it develop autonomous scooter and bike technology, according to Wired-editor-turned-robotics-entrepreneur Chris Anderson. The goal would be to allow bikes and scooters to "drive themselves to charging or better locations.". Read more.
Startups Embroiled in Debate Over Ethics of Facial Recognition
The controversy that swept up leading tech companies last year over whether facial recognition software is accurate enough to be sold to law enforcement agencies shows no signs of abating. Read more.
The Evolution of AI Talent and Training
This article is part 3 of a 7-part series called “AI Zeitgeist,” where we’ll be mapping out the details of AI adoption over the next 10 years and explore the critical changes in the AI ecosystem that business leaders need to understand. Read more.
Cheaper AI for everyone is the promise with Intel and Facebook’s new chip
Companies hoping to use artificial intelligence should benefit from more efficient chip designs. Read more.
Breaking the marketing mold with machine learning
Leading marketers say ML will help them identify high-value customers, predict intent, and discover new business opportunities. Read more.
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