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Researchers reveal AI system that can identify suspects through their ‘V’ signs

Not sure that I buy into this one. Hand gestures like anything else is often influenced by someone’s background, culture, etc. It is a known fact that in the US we have terrorists of all backgrounds not just from a particular origin, etc.; so not sure that it would have picked someone like Timothy McVeigh as a terrorist. https://lnkd.in/b4kws3t show.

Gruesome videos of terror-driven killings have grown increasingly common over the years, and, cloaked by a scarf or a hood, the perpetrators can be difficult to identify. Researchers in Jordan have now developed a way to recognize terrorists when they make the commonly displayed ¿V¿ sign

Gruesome videos of terror-driven killings have grown increasingly common over the years, and, cloaked by a scarf or a hood, the perpetrators can be difficult to identify. Researchers in Jordan have now developed a way to recognize terrorists when they make the commonly displayed ‘V’ sign.

Is Artificial Intelligence Being Oversold?

I believe there are good advances in AI due to the processing performance; however, as I highlighted earlier many of the principles like complex algorithms along with the pattern & predictive analysis of large volumes of information hasn’t changed much from my own work in the early days with AI. Where I have concerns and is the foundational infrastructure that “connected” AI resides on. Ongoing hacking and attacks of today could actually make AI adoption fall really short; and in the long run cause AI to look pretty bad.

A debate in New York tries to settle the question.

By Larry Greenmeier on March 10, 2016.

What is the relation between Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning?

When I work on AI today and looking at it’s fundamental principles; it is not that much different from the work that I and another team mate many years ago did around developing a RT Proactive Environmental Response System. Sure there are some differences between processors, etc. However, the principles are the same when you consider some of the extremely complex algorithms that we had to develop to ensure that our system could proactively interrupt patterns and proactively act on it’s own analysis. We did have a way to override any system actions.

These questions originally appeared on Quora — the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights.

Answers by Neil Lawrence, Professor of Machine Learning at the University of Sheffield, on Quora.

Q: What do you think about the impact of AI and ML on the job market in 10, 20, 50 years from now?

A:I think predicting anything over longer than a 10 year horizon is very difficult. But there are a few thoughts I have on this question.

AlphaGo machine-learning program defeats top Go player in first match

AlphaGo (via DeepMind’s Aja Huang) vs. Sedol in last minute of Match 1 (credit: DeepMind)

Google DeepMind’s machine-learning AlphaGo program has defeated South Korean Go champion Lee Sedol in the first match of five historic matches between human and AI, taking place in Seoul.

The second round will take place today (Wednesday March 9 in U.S.) at 11 PM ET (1 PM KST), also covered on YouTube.

Graphene-Infused Bike Tires Automatically Get Softer While Cornering For Better Grip

Graphene, that atomic-scale super material that promises to revolutionize everything from batteries to robots, is already improving the cycling world. Vittoria’s new graphene-infused Mezcal and Morsa bike tires are lightweight, thin, grippy, and everything a cyclist wants in a tire without any tradeoffs.

Choosing what tires to put on your bike usually depends on the conditions in which you’ll be riding. Larger tires provide better grip and durability, but add weight to a bike, while smaller tires are lighter and sleeker but wear out faster and provide minimal traction.

But by adding graphene—that wonder new material made of carbon atoms arranged in a strong honeycomb pattern—Vittoria’s new G+, or Graphene Plus, tires exhibit wonderful new properties. When riding on straightaways, the dual-layer makeup of the G+ tires allows them to remain firm for lower rolling resistance and added speed. But when a cyclist is braking or cornering, the tires get soft for added traction and grip.

‘Artificial pancreas’ is one of new tech devices aimed at diabetes

Wearables and other connected devices have been available to help treat chronic conditions like asthma and heart disease for a while now. But thus far, the nation’s 30 million diabetics haven’t seen much to help them improve their health or reduce the daily grind of finger pricks and needle pokes.

The $2.5 billion connected-care industry may be off to a late start in diabetes, but it’s making up for lost time. A new breed of connected glucometers, insulin pumps and smartphone apps is hitting the market. They promise to make it easier for diabetics to manage the slow-progressing disease and keep them motivated with feedback and support. In as little as two years, the industry plans to take charge of the entire uncomfortable, time-consuming routine of checking and regulating blood-sugar levels with something called an artificial pancreas. Such systems mimic the functions of a healthy pancreas by blending continuous glucose monitoring, remote-controlled insulin pumps and artificial intelligence to maintain healthy blood-sugar levels automatically.

For Jeroen Tas, CEO of Philips’ Connected Care and Health Informatics unit, diabetes management is also personal: his daughter Kim is diabetic.

Poll On Attitudes Towards Robots Finds Canadians As Pessimistic As It Gets

Given robotics history, I can understand Canada’s viewpoint. However, as technologies such as Quantum is applied to AI; we then will see real improvements in robotics. Until Quantum is AI’s platform; we will see robotics still fall short in many areas and will continue to see limited use and adoption.

Nowhere is the world’s robotic future more controversial than in Canada.

In a new global poll from travel site Travelzoo, Canadians were the least likely to agree that robots will make people’s lives better.

A majority of Canadians — 63 per cent — say robots will improve their lives, but that’s still a lower percentage than in other surveyed countries. Seventy-one per cent of Americans and 97 per cent of Chinese respondents expect robots to make things better.

Inside the Artificial Intelligence Revolution: A Special Report, Pt. 2

Jeff Goodell is a braver person than me. Goodell reports that the driverless car “still drives like a teenager” Personally, I would worry more about the ability to hack these cars in the middle of a major US highway going 60 to 70 mph and hackers abruptly shutting off the engine.

Self-driving cars, war outsourced to robots, surgery by autonomous machines – this is only the beginning.

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