Intelligent Machines Economies can’t ignore human needs if they want to benefit from automation MIT professor Daron Acemoglu: “We are not heading to an economy without human labor anytime soon.” by Elizabeth Woyke 2018-06-06T11:11:00-04:00
Business Impact Microsoft’s president says governments and Big Tech can get along Brad Smith, who is also the company’s chief lawyer, even suggested that America’s antitrust laws could do with a broader interpretation. by Megan McCarthy 2018-06-05T17:20:00-04:00
Business Impact The White House promises to release government data to fuel the AI boom The president’s most senior technology advisor claims the White House is quietly pursuing an aggressive AI plan. by Will Knight 2018-06-05T16:30:00-04:00
Business Impact Walmart’s experimental Amazon Prime competitor aims for Alexa next For recently launched Jetblack, text ordering is only the testing ground. by Erin Winick 2018-06-05T16:10:00-04:00
Intelligent Machines AI needs to start pulling its weight and controlling our shopping carts Manuela Veloso is tired of dumb items on wheels. by Erin Winick 2018-06-05T14:40:00-04:00
Intelligent Machines Your next potato chip could come from a 3-D printer Additive manufacturing is creating everything from prototype potato chips to sports-car parts. by Erin Winick 2018-06-04T19:00:00-04:00
Business Impact Want to robot-proof your job? Here are some tips from experts in the field. We must figure out how to work with robots, but it’s not going to be easy. by Rachel Metz 2018-06-04T17:30:00-04:00
Business Impact Obama economist: We’re not preparing workers for changing jobs Jason Furman, Obama’s top economist, says we need to learn from recent economic history and worry less about 20 years from now. by David Rotman 2018-06-04T15:25:00-04:00
Business Impact Seeing the mind of a robot in augmented reality Roboticist Stefanie Tellex seeks new ways for robots and humans to work together. by Antonio Regalado 2018-06-04T14:00:00-04:00
Business Impact The secret to stopping the robot apocalypse? Popcorn butter. Humans are still crucial to Amazon’s fulfillment process. by Erin Winick 2018-06-04T11:00:00-04:00
