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Artificial intelligence has proven to be a disruptive technology with applications across every sector. Sensing the potential to dominate the market early, many enterprising tech companies have put their efforts toward improving the foundations of AI and discovering new use cases for it. AI is, of course, a broad term that can encompass any algorithmic technology, ranging from autonomous vehicles to medical record systems. It is therefore challenging to define the nebulous “AI race” in certain terms, with countries trying to get an edge on their national rivals without necessarily knowing what advantages this will provide. Nevertheless, the proliferation of tech companies offers some insight into which countries have best explored this new frontier for technology.

China has proven itself to be a contender in terms of both government support for AI and the generation of massive quantities of data to improve machine learning algorithms. The country has declared its intentions to become a global AI leader by 2030, with goals to hit an industry value of $150 billion. Of course, the question then becomes what AI technology is used for by the CCP. Critics of China have accused the country of leveraging new technologies for the purpose of monitoring and suppressing its citizens. One then wonders what the benefits of outpacing China in the AI race truly is—is the end goal something that other countries in the world should strive for?

25/01/18

Donkey Digging a Well 🐴💭💡💧

Donkeys are documented as saving human and animal life by their propensity to divine for water in arid conditions.

Wild burros are territorial and like to occupy territory that they know holds resources. All Donkeys like to dig for succulent roots and water holes.

Research Roundup: How Technology Is Transforming Work

Digital technologies promise to bring new levels of productivity and efficiency in a wide variety of applications and organizations. But how are they transforming the experience of the employees who actually interact with them every day? In this research roundup, we share highlights from several recent studies that explore the nuanced ways in which technology is influencing today’s workplace and workforce — including both its undeniable benefits and substantial risks.

#Technology #Innovation

Honestly, the world is run by fucking idiots. Whoever green lit fracking in England is responsible for the earthquakes. Whoever it is is a fucking moron.

2018 was the fourth year in a row Costa Rica generated more than 98 percent of its electricity from renewable sources. For 300 days, the country used no fossil fuels to make electricity.