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White House launches American AI Initiative
The White House is moving forward with the American AI Initiative, a set of policies aimed at focusing the full resources of the federal government on the frontiers of artificial intelligence. President Donald Trump is due to sign an executive … Continue reading
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Tagged Artificial Intelligence, Bot or Not, Donald Trump, Politics, Technology
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Boeing and its workers tussle over automation
Boeing’s moves to automate its manufacturing processes and streamline the quality assurance process for its airplanes has sparked discussions with union officials over the effect on jobs. The controversy came to light in the current issue of Aero Mechanic — the newspaper … Continue reading
What’s cooking inside Nvidia’s robotics research lab
When Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang interacted with a sensitive robotic hand at today’s open house for his company’s robotics research lab in Seattle, it was love at first touch. “It almost feels like a pet!” Huang said as he tickled the … Continue reading
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Tagged Artificial Intelligence, Bot or Not, Nvidia, Robots, Technology, University of Washington
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Amazon patent for a safety cage stirs up a buzz
Warehouse workers confined in cages? That’s the dark vision evoked by an essay delving into the worries that come along with the development of artificial-intelligence devices such as the Amazon Echo speaker. “Anatomy of an AI System” was published on Friday … Continue reading
ANA partners with space agency on telepresence
Telepresence robots on the moon and Mars? That’s the vision laid out for the partnership between ANA Holdings, the parent company of Japan’s All Nippon Airways, and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The ANA-JAXA program, known as Avatar X, aims … Continue reading
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Tagged ANA, Bot or Not, Japan, JAXA, Space, Technology, Telepresence
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Wash. Gov. Inslee voices concern over automation
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee says the coming age of wider automation and smarter artificial intelligence will require upgrades in educational and training systems — as well as improvements in the social safety net for those who would otherwise be left behind. … Continue reading
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Tagged Artificial Intelligence, Bot or Not, Employment, Jay Inslee, Robots, Technology
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Amazon patents robot that tosses warehouse items
Robots are nothing new for Amazon’s fulfillment centers, but a newly issued Amazon patent envisions robots that could toss items around those centers. The 27-page patent, published July 17, describes robotic arms or manipulators that can use sensors to identify objects, figure out … Continue reading
