Why robots and artificial intelligence creep us out
People tend to accept robots with humanlike characteristics up to a point. Then, things get strangely uncomfortable.
Nov 2, 2020
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Robotics
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Machine learning & AI
AI is killing choice and chance—changing what it means to be human
The history of humans' use of technology has always been a history of coevolution. Philosophers from Rousseau to Heidegger to Carl Schmitt have argued that technology is never a neutral tool for achieving human ends. Technological ...
Feb 24, 2021
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Automotive
Bosch unveils smart virtual sun visor for cars at tech show
Bosch Sunday unveiled a virtual visor inspired by LCD televisions which uses AI to block the glare of the sun from a driver's eyes, a major cause of road accidents.
Jan 6, 2020
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Business
Venture into the metaverse on Venice Immersive Island
At the Venice International Film Festival, virtual reality is only a small part of the immersive experience. On a small island just a short water shuttle ride from the main festival headquarters on the Lido, festivalgoers ...
Aug 31, 2022
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US agency eyes fatal crash involving self-driving car
The National Transportation Safety Board is moving to determine the probable cause of the first fatal crash involving a self-driving vehicle.
Oct 18, 2019
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Computer Sciences
Virtual end-of-world game shows people aren't likely to resort to aggression
(TechXplore)—A small international team of researchers has found that when people play a virtual world game, they do not resort to riotous behavior if they know their world is going to end. In their paper uploaded to the ...
Business
Apple defeats bid to return 'Fortnite' to App Store
A US court has rejected a bid by the makers of Fortnite to reinstate the video game sensation immediately to the App Store, saying its eviction by Apple was a "self-inflicted wound."
Aug 25, 2020
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Warner Bros to hold massive virtual event for DC Comics fans
Comic-Con may be canceled this year, but Warner Bros. will convene a 24-hour virtual gathering of the biggest names in the DC Comics universe.
Jun 16, 2020
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Internet
Clubhouse a sandbox for talking 'influencers'
An internet spin on talk radio, the new social network Clubhouse has become a sandbox for people tinkering with ways to win fans and make money with audio.
Mar 19, 2021
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Business
Competitors look to free services to take on Netflix
Video streaming upstarts are looking to a different model to take on industry leader Netflix: free-to-viewer services that come with ads.
Oct 17, 2019
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