Many companies have tried, and failed, to apply algorithms to gift giving. That’s about to change.

Mattel is cancelling Aristotle, a device described as “Alexa for kids,” after facing criticism from lawmakers and parents’ groups. In a statement, Mattel said Aristotle did not “fully align with Mattel’s new technology strategy” and would not bring the de... (more…)

Microsoft has unveiled a supercomputing monster – among the world’s fifth most powerful, according to the company – aimed at what is known in scientific... (more…)

Link to the slides: http://videolectures.net/site/normal_dl/tag=1137922/deeplearning2017_sutton_td_learning_01.pdf DeepMind announced in July, 2017 that Prof... (more…)

I’ve always viewed the fields of technology and economics as critically important but very distinct. But when you look ahead to how technology will shape... (more…)