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Sun, Sea and Robots: Saudi Arabia's Sci-Fi City in the Desert

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Episode 34: Smart Cities and AI Citizens Nov 14, 2017

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This week we take a look at the Middle East and the latest investments in artificial intelligence and smart cities. We have Sophia - the world's first AI citizen and NEOM, a new city that's estimated to suck up $500 billion in investment and make Saudi Arabia a leader in AI and robotics. Also, other investments in this new technology is taking place in Toronto and Arizona.

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"I will destroy humans": Humanoid AI robot Sophia gets Saudi citizenship

Dubai Just Appointed a "State Minister for Artificial Intelligence"

Alphabet's Sidewalk Labs to create high-tech "future city" on Toronto waterfront

Bill Gates buys a big chunk of land in Arizona to build "smart city"

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7. Vinci AI Powered Headphones

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Episode 33: Facebook on Capitol Hill Nov 07, 2017

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With the Russian element of the 2016 under review and questions on how Facebook, Twitter and others acted as a platform for mis-information... the questions on how to regulate and moderate this content is being asked by Senators.

Episode 32: Best of Bad AI Oct 31, 2017

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With AI as the latest buzzword that's grabbing all of the attention, we decided to look at some questionable uses of the term when applied to a number of different products out there on the market.

Products mentioned:

1. Samsung WW8800M

2. Bonjour Smart Alarm Clock

3. InspiroBot

4. Ripple Smart Water Bottle

5. Sleep Number 360 Bed

6. Juicero

8. KFC Face Recognition

9. Kolibree Ara: The AI-Powered Toothbrush

10. Moley In-Home Robotic Chef

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Why Do People Keep Giving Magic Leap Money?

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Episode 31: The Magic Leap of AI Investment Oct 24, 2017

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Startup investments and particularly AI investments are higher than ever. Yes, the technology is maturing rapidly, but there are also other macroeconomic forces at play. Today we take a look at some of those deeper reasons.

Also, check out some of the books we recommend on this topic in the show notes at the links below!

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On the effects of central banking and the economy:

The Great Deformation

What has government done to our money?

The Creature from Jekyll Island: A Second Look at the Federal Reserve

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Episode 30: Graphing Your Taste Experience with AI Oct 17, 2017

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Gastrograph is a company that has been on our radar for about a year now and we've finally taken the time to cover it. This is an innovative company that uses machine learning to improve the quality and taste of food, primarily in the beer, tea, and coffee spaces. It's not the typical application that comes to mind but helps one realize how powerful this technology really is.

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Gastrograph

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The Seven Deadly Sins of AI Prediction

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Episode 29: The Seven Deadly Sins of AI Oct 10, 2017

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We've been critical of AI reporting and those trumpeting doomsday scenarios for a while. This week, we look at an article from a well-respected AI researcher, Rodney Brooks who highlights seven major issues with most AI predictions. Tune in and see if you've spotted any of these yourself.

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God is a bot and Anthony Levandowski is his messenger

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Episode 28: God is the Machine? Oct 03, 2017

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Documents revealed by Wired show that former Googler Anthony Levandowski has founded a church known as Way of the Future which aims to develop a "Godhead based on artificial intelligence." This sci-fi religion has kept things under wraps thus far, but we take a look at the implications of such a movement and possible motivations and consequences of a "god-bot."

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Deus ex machina: former Google engineer is developing an AI god

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As Amazon Pushes Forward With Robots, Workers Find New Roles

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Episode 27: Amazon's Automation Drive Sep 26, 2017

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The default assumption in the world today seems to be that automation leads inexorably to job losses. However, economic theory and economic reality don't exactly show that to be such a simple relationship. This week we take a look at one of the companies at the forefront of automation for reduced cost and increased service - Amazon - and see what has happened in their robot-filled warehouses.

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This start-up added robots to help battle Amazon and Costco, but didn't have to cut any jobs

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What machines can tell from your face

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Episode 26: What does your face say about you? Sep 19, 2017

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New developments in facial recognition raise serious legal and ethical questions about its use and deployment. New research purports that such AI systems can do more than identify someone, but could also predict whether or not someone may be aggressive or even their sexual orientation!

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Advances in AI are used to spot signs of sexuality

These glasses trick facial recognition software into thinking you're someone else

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