Tag: software studies
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Simple mathematical concepts such as counting appear to be firmly anchored in the natural process of thinking. Studies have shown that even very young children and animals possess such skills… more ›
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Part of it is the sheer hassle of repeatedly identifying objects — traffic lights, staircases, palm trees and buses — just so I can finish a web search. I also… more ›
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Photos (on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS) is an integral way for people to browse, search, and relive life’s moments with their friends and family. Photos uses a number of machine… more ›
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A Wall Street Journal investigation found that TikTok only needs one important piece of information to figure out what you want: the amount of time you linger over a piece… more ›
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When we announced AlphaFold 2 last December, it was hailed as a solution to the 50-year old protein folding problem. Last week, we published the scientific paper and source code explaining how we created this highly… more ›
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Like so many Roblox players, digital artist Everest Pipkin has their own abandoned birthday world. Last year, when the pandemic made in-person gatherings impossible, Pipkin downloaded Roblox Studio, the platform’s… more ›
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The Pentagon says a ban on autonomous weapons isn’t necessary. But experts say that weapons that can make decisions for themselves are already here, and making a difference in conflicts… more ›
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Facebook AI is on a quest to build the world’s largest shoppable social media platform, where billions of items can be bought and sold in one place. https://ai.facebook.com/blog/advancing-ai-to-make-shopping-easier-for-everyone/ more ›
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What is the contribution that the arts and humanities can make to our engagement with the increasingly pervasive technology of artificial intelligence? My aim in this short article is to… more ›
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What happens when deepfakes are produced not just for amusement and awe, but for malicious intent on a grand scale? Today, we — in partnership with Michigan State University (MSU)… more ›