Audi Set to Release First Level 3 Self-Driving Vehicle Next Year
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2y ago
Drivers may be able to sit back and relax a bit more when commuting in the future. According to a recent article from TechCrunch, Audi’s Level 3 self-driving cars, set to be released next year, will allow drivers to relax when traveling at slower speeds. The autopilot feature of current Tesla vehicles is considered a Level 2 self-driving system, meaning the driver must pay attention and be ready to resume control at all times.  Audi’s new system could allow drivers to not pay attention while driving 37 mph or under on a highway with a physical divider.  While still fairly limiting (a ..read more
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Facebook’s Artificial Intelligence Creates Non-Human Language
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2y ago
Facebook’s A.I. chatbots came up with their own way of communicating – by accident.  The Atlantic recently reported on a fascinating line buried within a report released by Facebook’s Artificial Intelligence Research Lab. The report describes Facebook’s use of machine learning to train “dialog agents” to negotiate.  A.I. that can conduct negotiations on its own is interesting in its own right, however, the specific line of the report states that while Facebook was training their “dialog agents” to negotiate, they had to tweak one of their models because otherwise, the bot-to-bot con ..read more
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Charitable Crowdfunding Platform GoFundMe Looks to Global Market
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by Mudd Law Offices
2y ago
Over the past several years, GoFundMe has become the crowdfunding platform of choice for many charitable organizations looking to raise funds in order to make a difference.  Indeed, over 40 million individual have contributed to GoFundMe campaigns, raising approximately $4 billion in the process since the social fundraising platform launched in 2010. GoFundMe is now looking to be a part of campaigns on a global scale. Following its success in the six countries it is currently operating, which including the United States, Canada, Australia, and the U.K., GoFundMe is now preparing to expand ..read more
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Major Ransomware Attack Targeting Computers Worldwide
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by Mudd Law Offices
2y ago
A massive ransomware attack has impacted thousands of computers across the world. The “WannaCry” cyberattack paralyzed thousands of computers at banks, hospitals, and government institutions.  As of Monday, May 15, 2017, the ransomware attack has affected more than 200,000 victims in 150 countries. New versions of the ransomware have reportedly surfaced, including one without the kill switch. On Friday, computer users across the world experienced ransomware locking down all files on their computer and were asked to pay up to $300 worth of bitcoin or face losing their files. But ..read more
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Connecticut Bill Would Allow Police to Put Deadly Weapons on Drones
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by Mudd Law Offices
2y ago
Connecticut could become the first U.S. state to allow deadly police drones. According to Reuters, the proposed legislation actually bans “weaponized drones” in the state generally, however, it includes a specific exemption for law enforcement agencies, which has caused many to be up in arms over the potential new law. South Dakota has allowed law enforcement agencies to use armed drones since 2015, however, they are limited to using “less than lethal” weapons while doing so.  Connecticut’s proposed drone legislation has no such limitations, however, it still has a lon ..read more
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Facebook Enables 360-Degree Live Streaming
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by Mudd Law Offices
2y ago
Internet users interested in 360-degree video content should be pleased to learn that Facebook now supports live streaming in the exciting new media format.  According to Techcrunch, users just need to have the equipment necessary to capture 360-degree videos on their device. (There are a number of cameras available for mobile phones and laptops.) Facebook allows its users to stream up to four hours of 1080p, 30fps content in 360-degrees.  Given the fact that other players in the space such as Periscope and YouTube already support 360-degree live streaming, it is not surpri ..read more
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Elon Musk Launches New Company to Connect Humans to Computers
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by Mudd Law Offices
2y ago
As artificial intelligence continues to advance, the fear of human beings someday becoming inferior or even “obsolete” becomes more and more credible.  Elon Musk has never been shy about his belief that artificial intelligence will pose a serious threat to humanity if the proper safeguards are not taken.  Musk has also explained on numerous occasions that he believes humans will need to augment their own mental abilities if they want to be something more than a mere “house cat” to the machines of tomorrow. With the latter in mind, a recent Wall Street Jo ..read more
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Anti-Defamation League to Establish Center to Combat Online Hate Speech
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by Mudd Law Offices
2y ago
The Anti-Defamation League (“ADL”) announced this week it has received seed money to establish a state-of-the-art command center in Silicon Valley for the purpose of developing new ways to use technology to combat hate speech online.  Jonathan Greenblatt, the ADL’s chief executive, stated in the announcement that “[n]ow more than ever as anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, racism, and other hatreds have exploded online, it’s critical that we are bringing best-in-class technology and resources to this fight.” The ADL has long been tracking hate speech online. The organization is al ..read more
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Microsoft and Acer Begin Shipping Windows Mixed Reality Headsets to Developers
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by Mudd Law Offices
2y ago
Microsoft previously announced that it is working with several hardware-focused partners to bring virtual/mixed reality experiences to Windows 10 in the coming future.  The first headset to be born out of Microsoft’s initiative appears like it is going to be coming from Acer, who recently announced that it will begin shipping units to developers this month.  Other manufacturers expected to release headsets in conjunction with Microsoft include Asus, Dell, HP and Lenovo. Perhaps most interestingly, Acer and the other manufacturer’s headsets are expected to feature inside-out trac ..read more
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LG to Debut Prototype VR Headset at GDC 2017
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by Mudd Law Offices
2y ago
This year’s Game Developers Conference (“GDC”) opened its doors today.  Numerous technology companies have unveiled upcoming products at the show in the past, and this year appears to be no exception. Upload VR has reported that LG Electronics will be showing off a prototype headset at Valve’s GDC 2017 booth later this week.  HTC’s Vive is the only virtual reality device currently on the market to utilize Valve Corporation’s industry-leading Lighthouse tracking solution, however, it seems like it will only be a matter of time before other hardware manufacturers jump on board.  W ..read more
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