“This article was first published in the July 2015 issue of WIRED magazine. Be the first to read WIRED’s articles in print before they’re posted online, and get your hands on loads of additional content by subscribing online The future of artificial intelligence begins with a game of Space Invaders.”
“Films with African-American leads topped box office charts for five consecutive weeks in August and September, yet with every “Straight Outta Compton” or “War Room,” Hollywood continues to act stunned by the power of black audiences.”
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“Ellie is on the screen, she’s welcoming and gentle with a soft encouraging voice. She asks probing questions in a non-judgmental way. Her body language is encouraging and her face is interested and responsive. She’s obviously highly trained and skilful at picking up cues.”
“A recent ProPublica analysis of The Princeton Review’s prices for online SAT tutoring shows that customers in areas with a high density of Asian residents are often charged more.”
“ScriptEd equips students in under-resourced schools with the fundamental coding skills and professional experiences that together create access to careers in technology.”
“Art often imitates life—and animation is no exception.”
“Parents are being warned to be vigilant about posting photos of their children online, as powerful facial recognition is just around the corner.”
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“JavaScript master Douglas Crockford once said that software is the most complex thing that humans have ever created. It’s made up of intricate bits and bytes pieced together like virtual puzzles.”
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“Google is aggressively trying to make smartphones more responsive to human needs, and it looks like Apple is joining the push. Reuters reports that Apple has posted dozens of job listings for artificial intelligence experts and recruited applicants from PhD programs.”
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